Google has announced that it will soon be bringing Matter support to its Google Home app on iOS. This move comes after Google enabled Matter on Android and its Nest devices a few months ago. With the release of iOS 16.5, users will be able to set up and control their Matter devices directly from…
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Google has announced that it will be rolling out Matter support for the Nest Thermostat model that was released in 2020. This is significant as it means that the smart thermostat can now be controlled with Apple’s Home app and Siri on the iPhone and other devices. In a blog post, Google stated that Matter…
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Apple has launched its much-anticipated Sound Recognition feature on the HomePod and HomePod mini. This new feature enables your HomePod to listen out for your home’s existing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and when it detects an alarm, it sends a notification to your iPhone via the Home app. The feature was first announced back…
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Philips Hue, one of the major smart lighting producers, has missed its deadline for adding support for Matter, a standard aimed at standardizing communication between various smart home frameworks and platforms, including HomeKit. Matter was supposed to be supported by Philips Hue in the first quarter of 2023. However, the first quarter is about to…
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Apple has been granted a new patent that could pave the way for the tech giant to develop its own line of HomeKit-compatible security cameras. The patent, which was granted under number 11589010 B2, pertains to computer user interfaces and more specifically, to techniques for managing camera views and visitors. In the patent, Apple notes…
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Apple is set to make a comeback with its updated HomeKit architecture in its upcoming iOS 16.4 update, according to a report by MacRumors. The company initially released the updated Home architecture with the iOS 16.2 update but pulled it a week later due to widespread issues. The move was described as temporary by Apple…
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Apple is seeking to revolutionize the smart home experience with the latest version of HomeKit. A recently-granted patent, “Using In-home Location Awareness“, suggests that Apple wants to create a system that automatically takes actions based on user habits, without the need for manual setup. The temperature and humidity sensors in the latest HomePod, now also…
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According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple is developing an all-new smart home device that will rival products like the Meta Portal. This device will be similar to an iPad and will be able to control HomeKit accessories and make FaceTime calls. The device could be mounted on walls or other areas in the…
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Apple has just announced the release of the 2nd-generation full-sized HomePod, which will be available for pre-order starting today and will be officially released on Friday, February 3. The new device is priced at $299 and boasts a number of new features, including enhanced Siri capabilities, support for Spatial Audio, the S7 chip, and more.…
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Apple has just unveiled the new 2nd-generation HomePod, a full-sized smart speaker that boasts enhanced Siri capabilities, Spatial Audio support, an S7 chip, and more. The device, which retails for $299, is available for pre-order starting today and will hit stores on February 3rd. The new HomePod boasts an edge-to-edge backlit touch surface and comes…