Whether you have Alexa, Google Home or Apple HomeKit, these tips will help you optimize your smart home.

This year, as early as the spring, expect Apple to release its first smart display, essentially a HomePod with a touch screen ...

There are many good reasons to want HomeKit compatibility, including security and convenience. But there are drawbacks too, including limited product choices and price premiums. Key factors to ...

Last month, Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo revealed that a new HomePod with a 6-to-7-inch display, an A18 chip, and ...

You can access HomeKit Secure Video on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV. The video is privately analyzed by your home hub using on-device intelligence to determine if people, pets, or cars are ...

CES 2025 showcased a remarkable array of Apple HomeKit-compatible smart home devices, signaling a significant leap forward in connected living. With a strong emphasis on Matter support ...

HomeKit-compatible security cameras, for instance, can be streamed to the Apple TV with just a few clicks. The Apple TV app (yes, there's an app that goes by the same name as the device ...

The latest tvOS 18.3 update introduces a variety of enhancements designed to improve your Apple TV experience. With a focus ...

Smart homes are unique because you can build them up gradually, adding devices over time. However, the best first product to ...

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we step through the week's news, revisit the question whether to upgrade to Matter, and go hands-on with a kids smart speaker.

newsletter, Mark Gurman lays out what fans can expect from the new device. It aims to improve on the capabilities of the existing HomePod and elevate Apple HomeKit to a higher level. Gurman said ...