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Matter enhancements enable cheaper HomeKit devices and slicker control

Matter enhancements enable cheaper HomeKit devices and slicker control

The Matter standard – which brings HomeKit compatibility to a far broader range of devices – is getting a significant upgrade. The latest version will enable the production of lower cost HomeKit-compatible smart home devices, as well as slicker control over your existing ones … A quick recap on Matter and HomeKit Originally, brands wanting to offer HomeKit compatibility had …

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Apple’s ‘HomeKit’ brand could disappear in big new smart home push

Apple’s ‘HomeKit’ brand could disappear in big new smart home push

Apple is gearing up for a new investment in the smart home that’s coming soon, and according to changes in the latest tvOS 26 beta, it seems part of that may be the replacing of the HomeKit brand with a fresh, unified name. ‘Apple Home’ looks set to be the new branding for smart home products and technology Rumors last …

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