On Wednesday Apple released iOS 15.2.1 and iPadOS 15.2.1 to its customers. It’s a minor update that contains a few bug fixes.
HomeKit
HomeKit Secure Video Bug Breaks Thumbnails
While the live security camera view works fine, a bug in HomeKit Secure Video may leave your quick-look thumbnails very outdated.
Nanoleaf Strengthens Its Thread Over HomeKit Support
Nanoleaf devices will help strengthen your smart home mesh network acting as border routers for other Thread over HomeKit devices.
Pepcom 2022: Wemo Announces a Smart Video Doorbell for HomeKit
Wemo’s new smart video doorbell announced at Pepcom 2022 will support Apple’s HomeKit. Videos will be stored in a person’s iCloud+ account.
Cool Stuff Found
The HomeKit Bug That Can Cripple Your iPhone
Triggering this HomeKit bug requires using an older version of iOS, but it’s still a viable threat to your iPhone that’s easy to implement.
Eve Launches Two Firsts in the Smart Home Industry
In two smart home categories, Eve is breaking ground with industry firsts. You can automate your blinds with Thread and take Eve Cam outside.
Check Out Schlage’s Upcoming Home Key Smart Lock
Leaked product details from a home improvement retailer give us our first look at what may be the first Home Key smart lock.
Eve Smart Home Holiday Deals for Last-Minute Shopping
Eve Smart Home accessories make excellent gifts. These last-minute discounts will help you save on your shopping spree.
HomeKit and U1 Chip Should Be a No-Brainer
If you could use HomeKit and the U1 chip together, your smart home could redefine “point and click.” For now, that’s only a dream, though.
Smarthome Tech Matter(s), Crypto in a Down Market, with Jeff Gamet - ACM 563
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet dig into Matter, the smarthome platform that should make it easier for devices to work all the major smarthome platforms. They also talk about cryptocurrencies in a down market, and how and why Bryan is interested only in long-term prospects and possibilities.
Air Quality Monitor 'Eve Room' Upgraded With Thread Support
On Tuesday Eve Systems announced that its Eve Room product has been updated with support for Thread. It’s compatible with HomeKit.
South Korean Hack Shows Need for Better Smart Home Security
A recent string of hacks on South Korean apartment complexes makes the need for better smart home security crystal clear.
Last-Minute Cyber Monday Smart Home Deals
These Cyber Monday smart home deals are waiting. Get your HomeKit accessories at prices you likely won’t see again for quite some time.
Eve Black Friday Deals to Up Your HomeKit Game
If you want to up your smart home game, this is the time to do it. These Eve Black Friday deals can save you up to 30% off retail prices.
Apple's Self Repair Program and Smarthome Pain Points, with Jeff Gamet - ACM 561
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Apple’s Home Services Head Leaves, Destination Unknown
Apple’s head of Home Services, Sam Jadallah, has abruptly left the company. Apple has not yet announced his replacement.
Smart Home Networks And You – TMO Daily Observations 2021-11-09
Jeff Butts and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest developments in smart home networking and why it matters to your home.
Honeywell Home T9 Adds HomeKit Support
A popular smart thermostat, the Honeywell Home T9 is HomeKit-compatible. Owners can use Siri or Home app to control their home temperature.
Smart Home Technology Finally Has a Standard
The Matter standard is doing what we’d hoped for: unifying smart home technology with a standard way for devices to talk to each other.
Digging into Arduino, Getting Started with Smarthome Tech, with Jeff Butts - ACM 559
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Butts get geeky with a deep dive into Arduino and a look at how to get started with all this smarthome stuff, especially Apple’s HomeKit.