CES 2022: Sengled Debuts New HomeKit-Compatible TV Light Strips and Outdoor String Lights

Lighting company Sengled today announced the launch of several new HomeKit-compatible lighting products, including Wi-Fi Video-Sync TV Light Strips, Wi-Fi Outdoor String Lights, and the Wi-Fi Portable Lamp. The WiFi TV Light Strips are designed to extend what’s showing on the television set to the wall behind it for a more immersive entertainment experience. The […]

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CES 2022: Eve Launches HomeKit-Compatible Outdoor Cam and MotionBlinds

Smart home company Eve Systems today announced the launch of two new HomeKit-enabled products, the Eve Outdoor Cam and the Eve MotionBlinds. The Eve Outdoor Cam is a floodlight cam that works with HomeKit Secure Video, with 10 days of storage available with an iCloud+ subscription, which is priced starting at $0.99 per month. Thanks […]

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Eve Updates HomeKit-Enabled ‘Eve Room’ Air Quality Monitor With Thread Support

Eve today announced the launch of its third-generation Eve Room, a HomeKit-enabled indoor air quality monitor that now comes with Thread support. Eve Room is designed to track air quality, temperature, and humidity. Design wise, the updated Eve Room looks similar to the existing second-generation Eve Room, with an e-ink display that shows the current […]

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Ecobee’s SmartThermostat Gains ‘Hey Siri’ Support With Free Software Update Rolling Out Now

Ecobee today announced that its HomeKit-enabled SmartThermostat with voice control is gaining “Hey Siri” support with a free software update that is beginning to roll out now and will be available over the next few weeks for all users. “Hey Siri” support allows users with a HomePod or HomePod mini to control the SmartThermostat with […]

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Review: Aqara’s Roller Shade Driver E1, TVOC Air Quality Monitor, and Hub M1S Are Reliable and Well-Designed HomeKit Accessories

Aqara makes a range of HomeKit-compatible smart home devices that are stocked in Apple Stores around the world. This review takes a look at some of Aqara’s latest products, including its TVOC Air Quality Monitor and Aqara Roller Shade Driver E1, which launches today. With these new accessories, I was able to add to the […]

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Eve Adds Thread Support to HomeKit-Enabled Thermo Smart Radiator Valve

Eve today released an update to its latest version of the Eve Thermo that adds Thread support to the HomeKit-enabled smart radiator valve (via HomeKitNews). The update fulfills a pledge the German company made late last year to bring Thread support to several products, and follows its inclusion in devices like the Eve Energy Smart […]

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What’s New With HomeKit in iOS 15

iOS 15 didn’t focus heavily on improvements to HomeKit and the Home app, but there are some notable features like expanded HomeKit Secure Video support and new Siri functionality. This guide highlights all of the features that are new to ‌HomeKit‌ in the ‌iOS 15‌ and iPadOS 15 updates. HomeKit Secure Video ‌iOS 15‌ introduces […]

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Nanoleaf Adds Thread Border Router Support to Shapes and Elements in Latest Update

Nanoleaf today announced the addition of Thread Border Router technology to the Nanoleaf Shapes and Elements Controllers, with the functionality available through a firmware update in the Nanoleaf app. With the Nanoleaf Border Router, Nanoleaf Essentials devices will be able to connect to the Thread network automatically when the Shapes or Elements Controller is connected […]

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Apple, Google, and Amazon Delay Launch of ‘Matter’ Smart Home Standard Until 2022

The Connectivity Standards Alliance, which includes Apple, Google, and Amazon, has announced it will delay the launch of its “Matter” standard, which aims to unify the smart home ecosystem of the largest tech giants, according to a blog post by the Alliance posted today (via Stacey on IoT). “Matter,” announced last year and formerly known […]

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Apple, Google, and Amazon Delay Launch of ‘Matter’ Smart Home Standard Until 2022

The Connectivity Standards Alliance, which includes Apple, Google, and Amazon, has announced it will delay the launch of its “Matter” standard, which aims to unify the smart home ecosystem of the largest tech giants, according to a blog post by the Alliance posted today (via Stacey on IoT). “Matter,” announced last year and formerly known […]

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Aqara HomeKit Accessories Now Available From Online Apple Store in Europe

Aqara HomeKit accessories are now available from the Apple Store Online in a range of European countries, the company has today announced. Aqara products will be available from the Apple Store Online in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK. To date, Aqara products have only been stocked in Apple Stores in Mainland China, Hong […]

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Apple Adds New Products to Online Store, Including Linksys Velop Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Routers With HomeKit Support

Apple recently added several new products and accessories to its online store, including the Linksys Velop AX4200 mesh Wi-Fi 6 system, with one node priced at $249.95, a two-pack priced at $399.95, and a three-pack priced at $499.95. Mesh technology offers whole home Wi-Fi coverage that is easily expandable by adding additional nodes, with Wi-Fi […]

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AirPlay 2 and HomeKit Available on 2020 Toshiba and Insignia Fire TVs

Apple’s AirPlay 2 and HomeKit features have been rolling out to a number of smart TVs, and as of today, the functionality is available on 2020 Toshiba and Insignia 4K UHD Smart Fire TVs. ‌AirPlay‌ 2 is designed to allow iPhone, iPad, and Mac users to stream content to an AirPlay-compatible device, and with built-in […]

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Philips Hue to Launch Brighter Bulbs and Expand Filament Range

The popular smart lighting brand Philips Hue is planning to launch considerably brighter bulbs and expand its filament range later this year, according to hueblog.com. Most Philips Hue lights can only reach a maximum brightness of 806 lumens, but the company is planning to launch new standard-size bulbs that offer up to 1,100 lumens of […]

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Review: Aqara’s HomeKit H1 Switches, Temperature Sensor, and Hub M2 Expand Any Smart Home With Easy Setup

Aqara makes a range of HomeKit-compatible smart home devices for multiple regions around the world. This review takes a look at four of Aqara’s latest products, including its Temperature and Humidity Sensor and the newly-released Hub M2, as well as the Wireless Remote Switch H1 and Smart Wall Switch H1, which launch today. With these […]

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