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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.

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.

TP-Link Kasa Begins Offering HomeKit Support
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TP-Link Kasa Begins Offering HomeKit Support

Jeff Butts · 3:50 PM EDT, Jun 17th, 2022 · Add Comment

Smart home accessory maker TP-Link Kasa is adding support for HomeKit to some products. The Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim is available now.

Using an iPad As a HomeKit Hub? Not For Long
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Using an iPad As a HomeKit Hub? Not For Long

Jeff Butts · 2:00 PM EDT, Jun 10th, 2022 · Add Comment

Beginning with iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, you won’t be able to use your iPad as a HomeKit hub. Then again, were you in the first place?

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Apple Releases iOS 15.2.1 Update That Fixes HomeKit Bug
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Apple Releases iOS 15.2.1 Update That Fixes HomeKit Bug

Andrew Orr · 1:39 PM EST, Jan 12th, 2022 · Add Comment

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 Secure Video Bug Breaks Thumbnails
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HomeKit Secure Video Bug Breaks Thumbnails

Jeff Butts · 1:15 PM EST, Jan 6th, 2022 · Add Comment

While the live security camera view works fine, a bug in HomeKit Secure Video may leave your quick-look thumbnails very outdated.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
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Nanoleaf Strengthens Its Thread Over HomeKit Support

Jeff Butts · 7:29 AM EST, Jan 6th, 2022 · Add Comment

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
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Pepcom 2022: Wemo Announces a Smart Video Doorbell for HomeKit

Andrew Orr · 10:09 AM EST, Jan 5th, 2022 · Add Comment

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.

The HomeKit Bug That Can Cripple Your iPhone
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The HomeKit Bug That Can Cripple Your iPhone

Jeff Butts · 4:53 PM EST, Jan 3rd, 2022 · 6 Comments

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.

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Eve Launches Two Firsts in the Smart Home Industry
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Eve Launches Two Firsts in the Smart Home Industry

Jeff Butts · 10:21 AM EST, Jan 3rd, 2022 · Add Comment

In two smart home categories, Eve is breaking ground with industry firsts. You can automate your blinds with Thread and take Eve Cam outside.

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