Smart Home Archives

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

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

While the live security camera view works fine, a bug in HomeKit Secure Video may leave your quick-look thumbnails very outdated.

Cool Stuff Found

Nanoleaf devices will help strengthen your smart home mesh network acting as border routers for other Thread over HomeKit devices.

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

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.

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

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.

Video Tips

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