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The best Apple HomeKit garage door openers
Adding Apple HomeKit to your garage door makes life more convenient because you can control the door from your iPhone as well as know if it's closed and secure. There are several options to choose from, depending on your needs and budget.
Check out our list to find the best garage door openers with HomeKit support and convert your conventional garage door into a smart one that you can control with your iPhone or using Siri.
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.
New Ambience jailbreak tweak uses HomeKit lighting to provide ambient light while watching videos
It’s not every day we witness the jailbreak tweak releases that integrate with Apple’s HomeKit, but that’s exactly what we’re getting with a new one called Ambience by iOS developer cemck.
Apple announces refreshed Home app, support for new smart home standard Matter
Continuing with its iOS 16 announcements, Apple has unveiled a refreshed Home app. It doesn't appear to be a total redesign, but there are a ton of UI refinements that make the app easier to use. Additionally, Apple says that support for the new smart home standard Matter is on the way.
Apple’s head of Home Services departs the company after a couple of years on the job
Technically speaking, Apple does have an initiative built around the smart home, but it's not as aggressive as some other companies. And Apple may have run into a bit of a speed bump recently. According to reports, the head of Apple's Home Services division actually departed not too long ago.
homeOS remains elusive, but appears again in a brand new Apple job listing
It's been a bit of a busy years (going on a busy two years, honestly), so no one would blame you if you didn't remember that, at one point, it was rumored that Apple could be launching a brand new operating system in 2021. Or just rebranding an existing framework. Either way, "homeOS" was all the rage for a very short period of time, and now it's back to help stoke the rumor flame.
Amazon will add support for AirPlay 2 and HomeKit in its smart TVs soon
Back in July of this year, Amazon's "Fire TV Edition" smart TVs made from Insignia and Toshiba started rolling out support for Apple's AirPlay 2 and HomeKit. But, for fans of Amazon who have been waiting for the company's own self-branded TVs, there's good news on the horizon: AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support is coming to those sets, too.
Ecobee’s smart thermostat becomes the first non-Apple device with Siri voice control
Apple now allows Siri voice commands on third-party devices, with Ecobee's SmartThermostat becoming the first smart home appliance that comes with Siri on board.
AirPlay 2 and HomeKit compatibility added to some 2020 Toshiba and Insignia smart TVs
AirPlay 2 support and the HomeKit feature have expanded to certain smart TV sets from Toshiba and Insignia manufactured in 2020, including Insignia's 4K-enabled Smart Fire TV.
watchOS 8: A redesigned Home app for Apple Watch picks up new smart home features
watchOS 8 brings a significant update to the Home app on your Apple Watch, making it easier to control your HomeKit accessories and scenes, use Intercom and more, right from your wrist.