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 ...

Whether you prefer HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Samsung SmartThings, a Matter-enabled device will work seamlessly across all these platforms. For Apple users, Matter devices ...

You might have wondered what would become of widget-focused apps like Home Widget when Apple announced at WWDC that a ... I plan to use it to control a core set of devices from my iPhone and a more ...

Aqara has announced a new lineup of smart home devices at CES 2025, emphasizing tighter integration with Apple HomeKit and the Matter protocol. The flagship Panel Hub S1 Plus features a 6.9-inch ...

Any iOS app with access to Home data can change the name of a HomeKit device using Apple’s HomeKit API. If an attacker creates an especially long name for the device in question, it can send iOS ...

As you’ve probably noticed, cheaper smart lights and the like typically don’t offer connectivity with Apple’s HomeKit system. However, if you want some smart lighting that works in that ...