Abode Systems has announced the upcoming release of the iota, a new all-in-one security camera that is designed to integrate with many other smart home products, including Apple's HomeKit.
Abode announces iota security camera with HomeKit support
Abode Systems has announced the upcoming release of the iota, a new all-in-one security camera that is designed to integrate with many other smart home products, including Apple's HomeKit.
Available for under a hundred bucks, the new Canary View is an affordable home security camera that has many of the features found in the pricier Canary All-In-One range.
Popular home accessory maker iDevices at CES 2018 launched its latest product, the Instinct smart wall switch that, aside from working with Apple's HomeKit system, features what amounts to a tiny Amazon Echo smart assistant built into the front.
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.
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.
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 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.
ConnectSense has announced a new HomeKit connected smart outlet, set to be released later this year.
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.
After being delayed twice, GE is set to finally release HomeKit support for the C by GE line of smart bulbs.
Smart home cameras are a somewhat recent addition to the HomeKit ecosystem, coming with iOS 10. Many have pledged support like Ring and August, but only two cameras have come to market with support. We previously went hands-on with the D-Link Omna, and now we have the Logitech Circle 2, which recently had HomeKit support added.
LEDAVANCE has released a few updates to their Sylvania Smart+ lineup of HomeKit-connected lights, including the launch of their first filament-style bulb.