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HomeKit
Eve Systems Adds 3 New HomeKit-Over-Thread Products
Eve Systems have announced three new HomeKit products that work with new technology called Thread.
Level Touch Smart Lock Packs Smart Features into a Small Packge with HomeKit Support
Level introduces Level Touch, a smart lock that doesn’t look like one, but packs in many advanced features, including HomeKit integration.
Using Open Source Software to Extend Apple’s HomeKit
Simon Bisson wrote a cool story for ZDNet. It involves using an open source tool called Homebridge that can be used to integrate smart home devices that don’t natively support HomeKit.
The plugin ecosystem is where Homebridge really excels. By having its own defined APIs, it’s possible for anyone with access to developer documentation to build a simple translation layer that links devices to HomeKit and to Home (and to Siri). Most of the plugins are on GitHub, so if you want additional features or support for alternative hardware, you can fork existing code and start to add your own features.
Flic Smart Button System with Flic 2, Flic Hub LR and HomeKit Support
Flic Smart Button System now features the Flic 2 smart button, support for the Flic Hub LR, and support for Apple’s HomeKit.
AirPlay 2 and HomeKit Support Comes to 2018 LG TVs
After previously resisting, LG has begun rolling out support for AirPlay 2 and Homekit for some of its 2018 smart TV models.
Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell Now Available From Apple
Netatmo’s Smart Video Doorbell allows you to speak to people on your doorstep through your smartphone. Having been announced last year, it is now available in the UK and other European countries via Apple. Its costs £269.95/€299.95 and supports HomeKit and Siri. It includes built-in infrared night visions and a 1080-pixel Full HD camera and HDR.
Smart Home App ‘Eve’ Supports M1 Macs With Version 5 Update
Eve for HomeKit version 5 is now available and supports M1 Macs as well as the screen resolutions of the new iPhone 12 product line.
Ecobee SmartCamera Gets HomeKit Support
Ecobee, maker of products for the smart home, announced on Wednesday that its SmartCamera now supports HomeKit.
Eve Systems Adds Thread Mesh Protocol Support to its HomeKit Devices
Eve Systems announced on Wednesday that it will be added Thread support to its line of HomeKit-enabled products.