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Why is AirPlay Not Working on Roku and How to Fix It
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Why is AirPlay Not Working on Roku and How to Fix It

Jeff Butts · 6:02 PM EST, Jan 31st, 2023 · Add Comment

If AirPlay is not working on Roku, it may be an Internet problem or something else. Let’s explore some possible fixes.

How to Set Up Apple HomeKit for a Roku Device
How-To

How to Set Up Apple HomeKit for a Roku Device

Nick deCourville · 3:37 PM EST, Jan 20th, 2023 · Add Comment

Here’s how you can setup Apple HomeKit for your Roku device so you can begin using AirPlay 2 to stream media on a TV.

Home a Major Issue for Apple
The Observation Deck

Home a Major Issue for Apple

Ken_Ray · 5:43 PM EST, Jan 2nd, 2023 · Add Comment

Home is a “Major Issue” for Apple, Apple leads on smartphone sustainability, and sticking the year of the rabbit in your ear.

Apple Adds New Home Architecture to Major Issue List
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Apple Adds New Home Architecture to Major Issue List

Jeff Butts · 4:01 PM EST, Dec 30th, 2022 · 1 Comment

Apple has reportedly added its new Home architecture, introduced with iOS 16.2, to an internal database of major issues.

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Glancing Apple in 2023 and Trouble at HomeKit – TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-23

Glancing Apple in 2023 and Trouble at HomeKit - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-23

Ken_Ray · 3:02 AM EST, Dec 23rd, 2022 · Add Comment

Citi and Needham analysts have thoughts on Apple’s year ahead. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken kick those thoughts around. Plus – Jeff updates us on trouble with HomeKit, and Apple to the rescue for some last minute shoppers.

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New Home App Is Kaput and No NFL Sunday Ticket on Apple TV+
The Observation Deck

New Home App Is Kaput and No NFL Sunday Ticket on Apple TV+

Jeff Butts · 4:34 PM EST, Dec 22nd, 2022 · Add Comment

Eying HomeKit, Apple asking too much from the NFL and a weird bug that only seems to affect the iPhone 14 Pro models.

Latest Eve Light Switch Brings Thread and Matter Support and More
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Latest Eve Light Switch Brings Thread and Matter Support and More

Jeff Butts · 3:48 PM EDT, Oct 13th, 2022 · Add Comment

The latest generation of the Eve Light Switch brings support for 3-pole lighting. It also adds Thread and Matter support.

Matter Has Officially Launched, But Does It Matter For You?
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Matter Has Officially Launched, But Does It Matter For You?

Jeff Butts · 2:35 PM EDT, Oct 5th, 2022 · Add Comment

The official Matter launch is finally here, but what does that mean for you? Jeff Butts outlines what you need to know.

New Customizable Home View In iOS 16 Allows Resizing HomeKit Accessory Tiles
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New Customizable Home View In iOS 16 Allows Resizing HomeKit Accessory Tiles

Jeff Butts · 2:15 PM EDT, Jun 29th, 2022 · Add Comment

Along with the redesigned Home app in iOS 16, a new option allows for resizing your HomeKit accessory tiles in the Home View.

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Apple Confirms iPad Will Continue Functioning as a Home Hub in iPadOS 16, But With Limitations
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Apple Confirms iPad Will Continue Functioning as a Home Hub in iPadOS 16, But With Limitations

Arnold Zafra · 12:57 PM EDT, Jun 29th, 2022 · Add Comment

Apple confirmed iPadOS 16 will still support the iPad as a home hub. However, iPad will not work with the new Home app standard, Matter.

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