Apple is bringing Siri to third-party devices, but it's not what you think. Rather than let Android smartphone owners use its digital assistant, Apple is bringing Siri to smart home devices.
Apple is bringing Siri to smart home appliances
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Last-minute WWDC21 leaks: no new hardware, HomeKit improvements, new UIs and more
Apple's confidential information regarding upcoming changes in iOS 15, watchOS 8, tvOS 15 and macOS 13 are trickling in, with just a few hours left until the start of the WWDc21 keynote.
Apple may announce a new homeOS operating system at WWDC21
Apple may unveil a new operating system at the WWDC21, its upcoming developer conference, with an Apple Music job ad referencing the previously unannounced software twice.
How to make any garage door HomeKit compatible
Learn how to make any garage door HomeKit compatible and control that garage door with your iPhone, Apple Watch, or Siri.
How to get started and use the Home app on Mac
In this guide, we will show you how to control your HomeKit accessories, rooms, and settings in the Home app directly from your Mac.
Review: The Logitech Circle View Doorbell features great hardware only limited by HomeKit
When I started looking at smart video doorbells for my new home, one specific feature I was looking for was HomeKit support, but as it turned out at the time (merely 3 months ago), there was none. So like everybody else, I settled for a Ring doorbell, which has worked reliably for me. Installation was simple. Set up was a breeze, and daily use was just as frictionless as you would expect from a doorbell.
But then Logitech introduced the Circle View Doorbell in December of 2020, the first device of its kind to support HomeKit, thus playing nice with all the Apple devices in my house and pocket.
So I reached out to the folks at Logitech who sent me a Circle View Doorbell after giving me a short briefing on the product. In this review, I’ll share my impressions of this smart video doorbell. But a bit of warning: this review will be heavily tinted by my experience with Ring, which I see as the standard in the category, or the device to beat, if you will.
Sony unveils new BRAVIA XR 4K and 8K TVs with support for AirPlay 2 and HomeKit
A new year, which means it's time for TV manufacturers to unveil new TVs. And Sony's not about to start disappointing you in 2021, as it unveils a handful of new smart sets.
Control HomeKit devices from your Mac’s menu bar with the free Scenecuts app
The free, open-source Scenecuts app by Seattle developer Nick Hayward is a great little utility that allows you to bypass Apple's unimpressive Home app and access your smart home devices and trigger HomeKit scenes directly through the macOS menu bar.
LG is rolling out support for AirPlay 2 and HomeKit on select 2018 smart TVs
It has been a bit of a rollercoaster for owners of 2018 LG-branded smart TVs when it comes to AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support. But, months after initially canceling plans to add the new features for older smart TVs, the update is now rolling out.
Logitech Circle View Wired Doorbell launches with HomeKit Secure Video support
HomeKit has evolved and improved over the years, thanks to better overall functionality and support from third-party companies like Logitech.
Ezviz’s video doorbell delivers 1080p HD video, night vision & 170-degree vertical field of view
Smart home security specialists EZVIZ have unveiled a new video doorbell accessory with night vision that delivers full 1080p HD video with a 170-degree vertical field of view.
Philips Hue brings HomeKit Adaptive Lighting support to its Ambiance smart lights
Following a period of beta testing, Philips Hue customers can now take advantage of HomeKit’s new Adaptive Lighting feature in the company's Ambiance smart light products.