Apple has reportedly stopped accepting new submissions for its HomeKit Secure Routers program, effectively abandoning the initiative.
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Nanoleaf unveils brand’s first dedicated outdoor lights with Matter support, Skylights now available for pre-order
Nanoleaf brings to the table some of the best RGB-capable smart home lighting with HomeKit and Matter support on the market today, and that’s why we’re especially excited about what the brand is unveiling at CES 2024.
How to see activity history for your HomeKit devices on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
In this tutorial, we will show you how you and your family can see past activities related to your home's smart security accessories, like door locks, windows, smoke detectors, alarm systems, and contact sensors in the Apple Home app on iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
9 new features in iOS 17 that are restricted to specific countries and languages
iOS 17 makes the iPhone more useful, but several new features with limited region and language support won't be broadly available to everyone at launch.
How to get alerted if HomePod hears your smoke or carbon monoxide alarms
HomePod can push a critical notification to your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch if the sound recognition feature detects a smoke alarm beeping in your house.
How to upgrade your smart home to Apple’s new architecture
Upgrade to the new smart architecture in Apple's Home app to make your HomeKit appliances perform faster and more reliably than before.
How to fix HomePod and Home app repeatedly asking for your Apple ID password and failing to authenticate
Are you entering the correct Apple ID or iCloud password in the Home app on your iPhone or iPad, but it repeatedly fails to authenticate? In this tutorial, we will go over common causes of this issue and provide step-by-step instructions on how to troubleshoot and resolve it so you can get back to using your HomePod and other smart devices.
Apple clarifies that the option to upgrade iOS 16.2’s Home app will return soon
The option to upgrade the iPhone's Home app in iOS 16.2 will return soon. Issues and problems that users reported have prompted Apple to abruptly pull the upgrade.
HomePod software 16.2 makes your smart home faster and more reliable
The HomePod Software 16.2 updates the architecture of your smart home, making devices perform faster and more reliably than before.
20+ Work From Home tips for Mac and iPhone users
For decades people have been working in offices as it has its advantages like teamwork, meeting old and new colleagues in person, the easy building of work relationships, maintaining work-life balance, effortless collaboration, and more. That's why companies like Apple are asking employees to physically be in their offices.
That being said, some jobs are designed to be done from home, and several companies, like Twitter, Reddit, Spotify, Atlassian, etc., have allowed permanent Work From Home (WFH) for their employees. If you're someone who works from home, here are Mac and iPhone tips followed by some general tips to ensure you do your job well while keeping yourself healthy and your employer pleased.
Apple confirms the iPad will work as a home hub when iOS 16 launches, but not with the new architecture
During the annual Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple confirmed that it is putting some major effort into the Home app. That means a brand new experience, one that's more streamlined and easier to use with more accessories in your home. But there's been some confusion regarding home hub support.
Apple removes support for using your iPad as a home hub
Apple's iOS 16, iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura updates lack support for using the iPad as a home hub, and upcoming Matter support may have something to do with it.