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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.

Insteon Smart Home System May Have Shut Down Without Telling Customers
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Insteon Smart Home System May Have Shut Down Without Telling Customers

Arnold Zafra · 12:28 PM EDT, Apr 19th, 2022 · 2 Comments

Insteon Smart Home system have shut down but it seems its hundreds of customers who own various Insteon products were not informed.

Matter Smart Home Standard Delays Release Until Fall 2022
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Matter Smart Home Standard Delays Release Until Fall 2022

Jeff Butts · 12:42 PM EDT, Mar 17th, 2022 · Add Comment

The first cross-platform protocol for smart home technology, the Matter smart home standard, is delayed but expected to launch in Fall 2022.

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the live security camera view works fine, a bug in HomeKit Secure Video may leave your quick-look thumbnails very outdated.

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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.

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Team Nightmare, CES, and Tips – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-05

Kelly Guimont · 2:05 PM EST, Jan 5th, 2022 · Add Comment

Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss some CES announcements and a couple of tips for iPhone users.

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Dreame Shows Off Its Robotic Vacuum GOAT of Avoidance at CES 2022
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Dreame Shows Off Its Robotic Vacuum GOAT of Avoidance at CES 2022

Jeff Butts · 12:55 PM EST, Jan 5th, 2022 · Add Comment

A robot vacuum that can avoid objects left on the floor is great, and this CES exhibitor says its model is the best at such avoidance.

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Smart Home Tips and CES Announcements – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-04

Kelly Guimont · 2:09 PM EST, Jan 4th, 2022 · Add Comment

Jeff Butts joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss smart home CES announcements and a tip for devices that aren’t officially supported by HomeKit.

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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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