First Alert's latest HomeKit-compatible OneLine Safe & Sound smoke and carbon monoxide detector will be upgraded with AirPlay 2 support upon availability, allowing users to enjoy multi-room audio and manage music playback through the Home app.
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You’ll finally be able to turn on the shower using Siri soon
At CES 2018, Moen has announced a new update to their Wi-Fi-enabled shower system. U by Moen allows you to turn your shower on and off from anywhere in the house, set the precise temperature, and now it adds support for Siri (through HomeKit) and Amazon Alexa.
Belkin adds HomeKit support to Wemo with new bridge available now
After missing an initial Fall 2017 target release date, Belkin is finally releasing their Wemo Bridge to bring HomeKit support to their popular line of Wemo smart home products.
Elgato updates the Eve Room HomeKit sensor, their first HomeKit-enabled button
Elgato is adding a pair of new HomeKit accessories to their lineup at CES 2018. These Bluetooth-connected accessories include an updated version of their Eve Room sensor, as well as their first HomeKit button.
Hive releases View, a cube-shaped home security camera designed by Yves Béhar
The UK smart home company Hive has released their latest product, a stylish home security camera known as the Hive View.
ConnectSense announces in-wall HomeKit outlet and other sensors to be released this year
ConnectSense has announced a new HomeKit connected smart outlet, set to be released later this year.
Review: Soma brings HomeKit support to your blinds and shades
HomeKit's ecosystem has been growing, and we are seeing more and more products launch. While the vast majority of accessories may be light bulbs and outlets, we are seeing other niche products starting to get support. Soma is one of the first to bring window blinds and shades to Apple's smart home platform.
GE finally brings promised (and delayed) HomeKit support to C by GE smart light bulbs
After being delayed twice, GE is set to finally release HomeKit support for the C by GE line of smart bulbs.
Amazon buys crowd-funded home security camera maker Blink for undisclosed terms
The online retail giant Amazon has now acquired Blink for an undisclosed sum.
LEDVANCE releases HomeKit-equipped Sylvania Smart+ filament light bulb
LEDAVANCE has released a few updates to their Sylvania Smart+ lineup of HomeKit-connected lights, including the launch of their first filament-style bulb.
The best HomeKit accessories under $50
Smart home tech is one of the most exciting areas of consumer electronics, as the market continues to grow each year. HomeKit in particular has had a particularly strong 2017 with a record number of new products released.
I feel it is a good time to gather up the best, and most affordable HomeKit tech whether it is for your own home, or as a gift. Everything we've included, barring maybe one exception, comes in under $50.
tvOS 11.2.1 for Apple TV released, restores HomeKit sharing following vulnerability fix
Apple followed up on today's release of iOS 11.2.1 with the tvOS 11.2.1 update for Apple TV.