Everything Apple Home Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:55:48 +0100 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2638568 en-us © 2026 Everything Apple Home yes afbc65d9-c63d-5528-98b8-cea4af50f19d jon@homekitauthority.com HHGUJ7M2V2WS applehome Authority episodic false Everything Apple Home in under 5 mins is the podcast for anyone who wants to get more from Apple Home, Matter and the wider Apple ecosystem.

Hosted by Jon Ratcliffe from Apple Home Authority, each episode covers the latest Apple Home news, new products, software updates and the technologies shaping the smart home, including Matter, Thread, HomeKit and Apple Intelligence.

With more than 10 years of experience using Apple Home and six years testing smart home products, Jon cuts through the marketing to explain what actually matters, what works and what doesn’t.

Expect news, opinions, real-world experiences and practical advice to help you build a better Apple smart home.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) applehome Authority jon@homekitauthority.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/6bxlgb8lmoaesanfqv9yir13vong?.jpg Everything Apple Home https://www.buzzsprout.com/2638568 More Details on Apple HomePad, HomePod mini 2, Apple Camera & THIRDREALITY More Details on Apple HomePad, HomePod mini 2, Apple Camera & THIRDREALITY This week on Everything Apple Home:

🍎 Apple’s future Home hardware takes shape — new discoveries point to the HomePad, a possible HomePod mini 2, Apple security camera, homeOS and two mystery Home accessories.

🏠 New HomePad details reveal references to “Faces”, a “Face Gallery” and Smart Stack widgets, giving us our clearest indication yet of how Apple’s smart home display could work.

🧵 THIRDREALITY is heading to IFA 2026 with new Matter-over-Thread products, including a Smart Soil Moisture Sensor, Smart Button, Smart Plug and Smart Bulb.

More at applehomeauthority.com

applehome Authority Links

]]> This week on Everything Apple Home:

🍎 Apple’s future Home hardware takes shape — new discoveries point to the HomePad, a possible HomePod mini 2, Apple security camera, homeOS and two mystery Home accessories.

🏠 New HomePad details reveal references to “Faces”, a “Face Gallery” and Smart Stack widgets, giving us our clearest indication yet of how Apple’s smart home display could work.

🧵 THIRDREALITY is heading to IFA 2026 with new Matter-over-Thread products, including a Smart Soil Moisture Sensor, Smart Button, Smart Plug and Smart Bulb.

More at applehomeauthority.com

applehome Authority Links

]]> applehome Authority Buzzsprout-19682520 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0100 180 1 29 full false iOS 27 Beta 5 Reveals Possible Apple Intelligence Camera Costs iOS 27 Beta 5 Reveals Possible Apple Intelligence Camera Costs iOS 27 Developer Beta 5 has revealed some interesting details about how Apple could limit its new Apple Intelligence camera features depending on your iCloud+ plan.

We look at the camera limits currently appearing in the beta, with the 2TB iCloud+ plan appearing to support Apple Intelligence features on five cameras, increasing as additional iCloud storage is added.

Importantly, this appears to be a limit specifically affecting the new Apple Intelligence camera features rather than Apple’s existing HomeKit Secure Video recording limits — and with iOS 27 still in beta, none of these limits have been officially confirmed as final.

Plus, eufy launches the new Solar Wall Light Cam S4, combining a 4K security camera, solar charging and outdoor lighting with Apple Home support through HomeBase 3.

Links to the content in the show

applehome Authority Links

]]> iOS 27 Developer Beta 5 has revealed some interesting details about how Apple could limit its new Apple Intelligence camera features depending on your iCloud+ plan.

We look at the camera limits currently appearing in the beta, with the 2TB iCloud+ plan appearing to support Apple Intelligence features on five cameras, increasing as additional iCloud storage is added.

Importantly, this appears to be a limit specifically affecting the new Apple Intelligence camera features rather than Apple’s existing HomeKit Secure Video recording limits — and with iOS 27 still in beta, none of these limits have been officially confirmed as final.

Plus, eufy launches the new Solar Wall Light Cam S4, combining a 4K security camera, solar charging and outdoor lighting with Apple Home support through HomeBase 3.

Links to the content in the show

applehome Authority Links

]]> applehome Authority Buzzsprout-19676746 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0100 175 1 28 full false Apple’s New Home Hardware, SwitchBot & Nanoleaf Apple’s New Home Hardware, SwitchBot & Nanoleaf 🍎 Apple’s biggest smart home push in years is almost here. According to a new Bloomberg report, Apple is preparing to launch a brand-new Home Hub, alongside refreshed Apple TV and HomePod mini models. We look at what this could mean for the future of Apple Home.

🌀 SwitchBot has unveiled the new Battery Circulator Fan 2 Pro, bringing Matter over Wi-Fi and battery-powered smart cooling to Apple Home users.

💡 Nanoleaf has announced its new Smart LED Monitor Stand, combining a premium monitor riser with integrated RGB lighting and Matter support.

Links to the content in the show

applehome Authority Links

]]> 🍎 Apple’s biggest smart home push in years is almost here. According to a new Bloomberg report, Apple is preparing to launch a brand-new Home Hub, alongside refreshed Apple TV and HomePod mini models. We look at what this could mean for the future of Apple Home.

🌀 SwitchBot has unveiled the new Battery Circulator Fan 2 Pro, bringing Matter over Wi-Fi and battery-powered smart cooling to Apple Home users.

💡 Nanoleaf has announced its new Smart LED Monitor Stand, combining a premium monitor riser with integrated RGB lighting and Matter support.

Links to the content in the show

applehome Authority Links

]]> applehome Authority Buzzsprout-19676828 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0100 173 1 27 full false iOS 27 Beta 4 Gets Smarter & Aqara Power Plug H2 iOS 27 Beta 4 Gets Smarter & Aqara Power Plug H2 iOS 27 Public Beta 2 and Developer Beta 4 continue refining Apple Intelligence inside Apple Home, with clearer camera descriptions, recognition of doorbell presses and AI notifications beginning to appear. Plus, Aqara launches the Power Plug H2 in the UK and Europe.

applehome Authority Links

]]> iOS 27 Public Beta 2 and Developer Beta 4 continue refining Apple Intelligence inside Apple Home, with clearer camera descriptions, recognition of doorbell presses and AI notifications beginning to appear. Plus, Aqara launches the Power Plug H2 in the UK and Europe.

applehome Authority Links

]]> applehome Authority Buzzsprout-19676524 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0100 179 1 26 full false iOS 27 Public Beta is Here + New HomeKit Over Thread Device iOS 27 Public Beta is Here + New HomeKit Over Thread Device 🍎 iOS 27 Public Beta is now available, bringing Apple’s biggest Apple Home update in years to everyone. We cover what it means for Apple Home users, the key new features, and whether it’s worth installing.

💧 Airversa has announced a new smart humidifier with native Apple Home over Thread support, with Matter compatibility planned in a future update.

applehome Authority Links

]]> 🍎 iOS 27 Public Beta is now available, bringing Apple’s biggest Apple Home update in years to everyone. We cover what it means for Apple Home users, the key new features, and whether it’s worth installing.

💧 Airversa has announced a new smart humidifier with native Apple Home over Thread support, with Matter compatibility planned in a future update.

applehome Authority Links

]]> applehome Authority Buzzsprout-19676510 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0100 179 1 25 full false iOS 27 Beta 3, Apple Intelligence & Govee iOS 27 Beta 3, Apple Intelligence & Govee iOS 27 Beta 3 brings improved Apple Home stability, better Home Hub update management and refinements to energy monitoring. Apple also confirms a 2TB iCloud+ requirement for new Apple Intelligence Home features, while Govee expands its Matter-compatible outdoor lighting lineup.

applehome Authority Links

]]> iOS 27 Beta 3 brings improved Apple Home stability, better Home Hub update management and refinements to energy monitoring. Apple also confirms a 2TB iCloud+ requirement for new Apple Intelligence Home features, while Govee expands its Matter-compatible outdoor lighting lineup.

applehome Authority Links

]]> applehome Authority Buzzsprout-19676502 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0100 179 1 24 full false HomeKit Secure Video 4K, SwitchBot & New Nanoleaf Lighting HomeKit Secure Video 4K, SwitchBot & New Nanoleaf Lighting We take a closer look at Apple’s rebuilt HomeKit Secure Video architecture and why the arrival of 4K doesn’t mean every existing camera will automatically support it. Plus, SwitchBot and Nanoleaf expand their Matter-compatible ceiling lighting ranges.

applehome Authority Links

]]> We take a closer look at Apple’s rebuilt HomeKit Secure Video architecture and why the arrival of 4K doesn’t mean every existing camera will automatically support it. Plus, SwitchBot and Nanoleaf expand their Matter-compatible ceiling lighting ranges.

applehome Authority Links

]]> applehome Authority Buzzsprout-19676494 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0100 172 1 23 full false iOS 27 Beta 2, Apple Hardware Rumours & Philips Hue iOS 27 Beta 2, Apple Hardware Rumours & Philips Hue iOS 27 Beta 2 brings more refinements to Apple Home, while discoveries inside tvOS 27 add credibility to rumours surrounding new Apple TV and HomePod hardware. Apple also raises prices across its home lineup, and Philips Hue prepares for simultaneous Zigbee and Matter-over-Thread support.

applehome Authority Links

]]> iOS 27 Beta 2 brings more refinements to Apple Home, while discoveries inside tvOS 27 add credibility to rumours surrounding new Apple TV and HomePod hardware. Apple also raises prices across its home lineup, and Philips Hue prepares for simultaneous Zigbee and Matter-over-Thread support.

applehome Authority Links

]]> applehome Authority Buzzsprout-19676489 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0100 171 1 22 full false Matter 1.6, Thread Tools & Schlage Sense Pro Matter 1.6, Thread Tools & Schlage Sense Pro Matter 1.6 arrives with NFC commissioning and Joint Fabric among its new capabilities. The Thread Group releases Thread Tools in beta to provide better insight into Thread networks, while Schlage prepares to launch the Sense Pro with UWB, Apple Home Key and Matter over Thread.

applehome Authority Links

]]> Matter 1.6 arrives with NFC commissioning and Joint Fabric among its new capabilities. The Thread Group releases Thread Tools in beta to provide better insight into Thread networks, while Schlage prepares to launch the Sense Pro with UWB, Apple Home Key and Matter over Thread.

applehome Authority Links

]]> applehome Authority Buzzsprout-19676482 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0100 179 1 21 full false WWDC special, iOS 27 Beta 1, Siri AI, cameras and the missing Apple hardware WWDC special, iOS 27 Beta 1, Siri AI, cameras and the missing Apple hardware Everything Apple Home: WWDC 2026, 4K Cameras, Energy Monitoring & Where’s the Hardware? 👀

This week on Everything Apple Home, we’re breaking down everything Apple announced for Apple Home at WWDC 2026.

📹 4K video support for Apple Home cameras

🧠 Advanced video analysis powered by Apple Intelligence

🔍 Natural language search across camera recordings

🔔 Smarter, continuously updating camera notifications

⚡ Energy monitoring arrives in Apple Home

🏠 Faster and simpler device setup

🤖 AI-powered Shortcuts and what they could mean for the future of Apple Home automations

Plus, we discuss the elephant in the room…

Where were the new HomePods, Apple TV, and the rumoured Apple Home Hub?

Was their absence a surprise, or is Apple saving its smart home hardware for later this year?

applehome Authority Links

]]> Everything Apple Home: WWDC 2026, 4K Cameras, Energy Monitoring & Where’s the Hardware? 👀

This week on Everything Apple Home, we’re breaking down everything Apple announced for Apple Home at WWDC 2026.

📹 4K video support for Apple Home cameras

🧠 Advanced video analysis powered by Apple Intelligence

🔍 Natural language search across camera recordings

🔔 Smarter, continuously updating camera notifications

⚡ Energy monitoring arrives in Apple Home

🏠 Faster and simpler device setup

🤖 AI-powered Shortcuts and what they could mean for the future of Apple Home automations

Plus, we discuss the elephant in the room…

Where were the new HomePods, Apple TV, and the rumoured Apple Home Hub?

Was their absence a surprise, or is Apple saving its smart home hardware for later this year?

applehome Authority Links

]]> Buzzsprout-19676456 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0100 170 1 20 full false Apple Home at WWDC special Apple Home at WWDC special WWDC is almost here, and if the rumours are true, Apple could be about to deliver the biggest Siri upgrade in its history.

For Apple Home users, that could mean far more than just a smarter voice assistant.

Imagine creating automations using natural language, a Home app that learns your routines, intelligent suggestions based on your location and habits, and a smart home that actually understands context instead of relying on timers and fixed triggers.

applehome Authority Links

]]> WWDC is almost here, and if the rumours are true, Apple could be about to deliver the biggest Siri upgrade in its history.

For Apple Home users, that could mean far more than just a smarter voice assistant.

Imagine creating automations using natural language, a Home app that learns your routines, intelligent suggestions based on your location and habits, and a smart home that actually understands context instead of relying on timers and fixed triggers.

applehome Authority Links

]]> applehome Authority Buzzsprout-19676445 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0100 176 1 19 full false The New Siri, WWDC & Aqara U500 The New Siri, WWDC & Aqara U500 Reports point to Apple unveiling the biggest Siri overhaul in its history at WWDC, including a rebuilt AI model, personal context, on-screen awareness and natural-language Shortcuts. We consider what those technologies could eventually mean for Apple Home automations, plus Aqara launches its U500 smart lock range in the UK.

applehome Authority Links

]]> Reports point to Apple unveiling the biggest Siri overhaul in its history at WWDC, including a rebuilt AI model, personal context, on-screen awareness and natural-language Shortcuts. We consider what those technologies could eventually mean for Apple Home automations, plus Aqara launches its U500 smart lock range in the UK.

applehome Authority Links

]]> applehome Authority Buzzsprout-19676438 Fri, 29 May 2026 18:00:00 +0100 179 1 18 full false Govee TV Backlight 3 & WWDC Expectations Govee TV Backlight 3 & WWDC Expectations Govee launches the TV Backlight 3 with a dual-camera system, 24 lighting zones, RGBWIC lighting and Matter support. With WWDC approaching, we also discuss what Apple Home users should be looking for, including better automations and expanded camera capabilities.

]]> Govee launches the TV Backlight 3 with a dual-camera system, 24 lighting zones, RGBWIC lighting and Matter support. With WWDC approaching, we also discuss what Apple Home users should be looking for, including better automations and expanded camera capabilities.

]]> applehome Authority Buzzsprout-19676432 Fri, 22 May 2026 18:00:00 +0100 166 1 17 full false SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro & eufy Omni S2 SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro & eufy Omni S2 SwitchBot brings 3D structured-light facial recognition to the Lock Vision Pro alongside palm vein recognition, fingerprints, NFC and Matter over Wi-Fi. Plus, eufy’s flagship Omni S2 arrives in the UK and Europe with 30,000Pa suction, HydroJet 2.0 mopping and Matter support.

applehome Authority Links

]]> SwitchBot brings 3D structured-light facial recognition to the Lock Vision Pro alongside palm vein recognition, fingerprints, NFC and Matter over Wi-Fi. Plus, eufy’s flagship Omni S2 arrives in the UK and Europe with 30,000Pa suction, HydroJet 2.0 mopping and Matter support.

applehome Authority Links

]]> applehome Authority Buzzsprout-19676426 Sun, 17 May 2026 15:00:00 +0100 168 1 16 full false Aqara W200 Multi-Sensor Update, IKEA Matter 1.4 & SwitchBot Fan Aqara W200 Multi-Sensor Update, IKEA Matter 1.4 & SwitchBot Fan Aqara expands the W200 with multi-sensor temperature support, while IKEA updates its BILRESA remote to Matter 1.4. We also look at SwitchBot’s new Circulator Fan and whether its smart features justify its premium price.

applehome Authority Links

]]> Aqara expands the W200 with multi-sensor temperature support, while IKEA updates its BILRESA remote to Matter 1.4. We also look at SwitchBot’s new Circulator Fan and whether its smart features justify its premium price.

applehome Authority Links

]]> applehome Authority Buzzsprout-19676418 Sun, 10 May 2026 15:00:00 +0100 156 1 15 full false Dreame L60 Series & Govee Ceiling Light Ultra Dreame L60 Series & Govee Ceiling Light Ultra Dreame launches four L60 Series robot vacuums with up to 35,000Pa suction, 100°C mop self-cleaning and Matter support across the range. Plus, Govee’s Ceiling Light Ultra combines a 616-LED matrix, 5,000-lumen output and Matter integration with advanced animated lighting.

applehome Authority Links

]]> Dreame launches four L60 Series robot vacuums with up to 35,000Pa suction, 100°C mop self-cleaning and Matter support across the range. Plus, Govee’s Ceiling Light Ultra combines a 616-LED matrix, 5,000-lumen output and Matter integration with advanced animated lighting.

applehome Authority Links

]]> applehome Authority Buzzsprout-19676414 Sun, 03 May 2026 15:00:00 +0100 156 1 14 full false Dreame Smart Locks, DJI ROMO Matter & Govee Table Lamp Dreame Smart Locks, DJI ROMO Matter & Govee Table Lamp Dreame enters the US smart lock market with the NAVO A10 and Apple-focused Safio Lock Turbo Lite, including Matter and Apple Home Key options. DJI’s ROMO robot vacuums gain Matter certification, while Govee launches the rechargeable Table Lamp Classic with Matter and Apple Home support.

applehome Authority Links

]]> Dreame enters the US smart lock market with the NAVO A10 and Apple-focused Safio Lock Turbo Lite, including Matter and Apple Home Key options. DJI’s ROMO robot vacuums gain Matter certification, while Govee launches the rechargeable Table Lamp Classic with Matter and Apple Home support.

applehome Authority Links

]]> applehome Authority Buzzsprout-19676403 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0100 168 1 13 full false Govee Lightwall, ECOVACS X12 & SwitchBot Bot Govee Lightwall, ECOVACS X12 & SwitchBot Bot Govee introduces its portable Lightwall with Matter support, although some of its advanced lighting controls remain unavailable inside Apple Home. ECOVACS launches the DEEBOT X12 OmniCyclone with Apple Home support, and SwitchBot updates its original Bot with a rechargeable battery.

applehome Authority Links

]]> Govee introduces its portable Lightwall with Matter support, although some of its advanced lighting controls remain unavailable inside Apple Home. ECOVACS launches the DEEBOT X12 OmniCyclone with Apple Home support, and SwitchBot updates its original Bot with a rechargeable battery.

applehome Authority Links

]]> applehome Authority Buzzsprout-19676393 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0100 163 1 12 full false Aqara W200 and P100 released this week for Apple Home users Aqara W200 and P100 released this week for Apple Home users It’s an Aqara-heavy week as the company launches the Thermostat Hub W200 and Multi-State Sensor P100. We break down their key specifications, Apple Home integration and how Aqara is continuing to expand its Matter and smart home ecosystem.

applehome Authority Links

]]> It’s an Aqara-heavy week as the company launches the Thermostat Hub W200 and Multi-State Sensor P100. We break down their key specifications, Apple Home integration and how Aqara is continuing to expand its Matter and smart home ecosystem.

applehome Authority Links

]]> applehome Authority Buzzsprout-19676387 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0100 138 1 11 full false Matter 1.5.1 launched and Shelly presence sensor is now available Matter 1.5.1 launched and Shelly presence sensor is now available Matter 1.5.1 is here with major upgrades to cameras and doorbells, including multi-stream support and improved media handling.

Shelly launches the Presence Gen4 with mmWave detection, 10 zones, and support for up to 6 people in a room.

]]> Matter 1.5.1 is here with major upgrades to cameras and doorbells, including multi-stream support and improved media handling.

Shelly launches the Presence Gen4 with mmWave detection, 10 zones, and support for up to 6 people in a room.

]]> applehome Authority Buzzsprout-19676377 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0100 152 1 10 full false Nuki NFC Home Key support and Govee new string lights Nuki NFC Home Key support and Govee new string lights This week in Everything Apple Home, Nuki adds Apple Home Key via a new keypad, but it’s NFC only with no UWB, raising questions about where smart locks are heading.

Govee launches new outdoor string lights with true per bulb colour control, and Apple Home Spring deals are live with hundreds of offers ending March 31st.

applehome Authority Links

]]> This week in Everything Apple Home, Nuki adds Apple Home Key via a new keypad, but it’s NFC only with no UWB, raising questions about where smart locks are heading.

Govee launches new outdoor string lights with true per bulb colour control, and Apple Home Spring deals are live with hundreds of offers ending March 31st.

applehome Authority Links

]]> applehome Authority Buzzsprout-19676367 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 132 1 9 full false Aqara g350, G400 and the U200 is getting AWB. IKEA GRILLPLATS is available Aqara g350, G400 and the U200 is getting AWB. IKEA GRILLPLATS is available In this week’s Everything Apple Home, Aqara teases a next generation U200 smart lock with UWB, launches the new G350 camera and G400 doorbell, and IKEA’s GRILLPLATS smart plug lands across the UK, US and Europe.

applehome Authority Links

]]> In this week’s Everything Apple Home, Aqara teases a next generation U200 smart lock with UWB, launches the new G350 camera and G400 doorbell, and IKEA’s GRILLPLATS smart plug lands across the UK, US and Europe.

applehome Authority Links

]]> applehome Authority Buzzsprout-19676349 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 131 1 8 full false First Aliro Smart Lock, New IKEA Matter Devices & Robot Vacuums First Aliro Smart Lock, New IKEA Matter Devices & Robot Vacuums 🔐 Aqara U400 becomes the first smart lock with Aliro support
🔌 IKEA launches GRILLPLATS and TOFSMYGGA Matter over Thread smart plugs
💡 The iconic IKEA VARMBLIXT lamp gets a smart upgrade
🤖 Ecovacs releases the Deebot T90 Pro Omni with 18,000Pa suction and Matter

applehome Authority Links

]]> 🔐 Aqara U400 becomes the first smart lock with Aliro support
🔌 IKEA launches GRILLPLATS and TOFSMYGGA Matter over Thread smart plugs
💡 The iconic IKEA VARMBLIXT lamp gets a smart upgrade
🤖 Ecovacs releases the Deebot T90 Pro Omni with 18,000Pa suction and Matter

applehome Authority Links

]]> applehome Authority Buzzsprout-19676149 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 165 1 7 full false Aliro is launched, Philips Hue, Roborock and even formula one! Aliro is launched, Philips Hue, Roborock and even formula one! Aliro 1.0 launches to simplify digital keys 🔐
Hue Essentials light strips land in the UK and Europe 💡
Roborock Saros 20 with Matter and serious suction power is here 🤖
And Apple Maps adds the 2026 F1 calendar 🏎️

applehome Authority Links

]]> Aliro 1.0 launches to simplify digital keys 🔐
Hue Essentials light strips land in the UK and Europe 💡
Roborock Saros 20 with Matter and serious suction power is here 🤖
And Apple Maps adds the 2026 F1 calendar 🏎️

applehome Authority Links

]]> applehome Authority Buzzsprout-19676137 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 167 1 6 full false iOS 26.4, Apple TV, Tedee gets matter support & FP300 iOS 26.4, Apple TV, Tedee gets matter support & FP300 tvOS 26.4 Beta 1 lands, Tedee finally adds Matter support, and I’ve published my full Aqara FP300 review.

If you care about stability, smart locks, and smarter automations, this week matters.

applehome Authority Links

]]> tvOS 26.4 Beta 1 lands, Tedee finally adds Matter support, and I’ve published my full Aqara FP300 review.

If you care about stability, smart locks, and smarter automations, this week matters.

applehome Authority Links

]]> applehome Authority Buzzsprout-19676132 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000 152 1 5 full false New Siri, HomeKit is gone, new locks & HomePod turned 8 New Siri, HomeKit is gone, new locks & HomePod turned 8 Apple officially retires legacy HomeKit, IKEA’s new Matter range raises questions, Xiaomi enters the Matter smart lock space, and the long awaited new Siri appears to be delayed.

Plus, the original HomePod turns 8 years old and yes, I’m still running two as a stereo pair.

In this week’s episode of Everything Apple Home, we break down what these updates actually mean for Apple Home users and where things could be heading next in 2026.

applehome Authority Links

]]> Apple officially retires legacy HomeKit, IKEA’s new Matter range raises questions, Xiaomi enters the Matter smart lock space, and the long awaited new Siri appears to be delayed.

Plus, the original HomePod turns 8 years old and yes, I’m still running two as a stereo pair.

In this week’s episode of Everything Apple Home, we break down what these updates actually mean for Apple Home users and where things could be heading next in 2026.

applehome Authority Links

]]> applehome Authority Buzzsprout-19676125 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000 166 1 4 full false Apple Home Legacy Ends, New Siri Incoming & Smart Home Updates Apple Home Legacy Ends, New Siri Incoming & Smart Home Updates This week in Apple Home: the legacy HomeKit architecture is officially coming to an end, Eve expands MotionBlinds retrofits, Dreame’s Matter lightstrip lands in Europe, Aqara launches a new camera hub, and new Siri could arrive as soon as next week with iOS 26.4.

We also look at what these changes mean in the wider context of Apple Home’s evolution, plus where things are heading next.

applehome Authority Links


]]> This week in Apple Home: the legacy HomeKit architecture is officially coming to an end, Eve expands MotionBlinds retrofits, Dreame’s Matter lightstrip lands in Europe, Aqara launches a new camera hub, and new Siri could arrive as soon as next week with iOS 26.4.

We also look at what these changes mean in the wider context of Apple Home’s evolution, plus where things are heading next.

applehome Authority Links


]]> applehome Authority Buzzsprout-19676118 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000 159 1 3 full false Apple hub, new AirTag, Siri iOS 26.4, more smart locks and DJI with Matter Apple hub, new AirTag, Siri iOS 26.4, more smart locks and DJI with Matter Apple’s rumoured Apple Home Hub and the new swivel base hardware leak
AirTag 2 officially launching with longer range and improved Precision Finding
The new Siri coming in iOS 26.4 and why it matters for Apple Home control
DJI joining the Connectivity Standards Alliance and what it could mean for Matter robot vacuums
Shelly’s Gen 4 Dimmer gaining Matter support
Yale launching the Linus L2 Lite smart lock with Apple Home support
Dreame’s first Matter smart lock entering the Apple Home ecosystem

applehome Authority Links

]]> Apple’s rumoured Apple Home Hub and the new swivel base hardware leak
AirTag 2 officially launching with longer range and improved Precision Finding
The new Siri coming in iOS 26.4 and why it matters for Apple Home control
DJI joining the Connectivity Standards Alliance and what it could mean for Matter robot vacuums
Shelly’s Gen 4 Dimmer gaining Matter support
Yale launching the Linus L2 Lite smart lock with Apple Home support
Dreame’s first Matter smart lock entering the Apple Home ecosystem

applehome Authority Links

]]> applehome Authority Buzzsprout-19676100 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000 156 1 2 full false Siri ChatBot, Switch Ai Hub, New Apple TV 4K, Netatmo new thermostat Siri ChatBot, Switch Ai Hub, New Apple TV 4K, Netatmo new thermostat Everything Apple Home is here with your 3 minute Apple Home news recap. This week we cover the iOS 27 Siri chatbot rumours and what it could unlock for Apple Home, SwitchBot’s new Matter AI Hub, Netatmo’s new thermostat and smart radiator valve with Matter support, and the latest on the next Apple TV.

applehome Authority Links


]]> Everything Apple Home is here with your 3 minute Apple Home news recap. This week we cover the iOS 27 Siri chatbot rumours and what it could unlock for Apple Home, SwitchBot’s new Matter AI Hub, Netatmo’s new thermostat and smart radiator valve with Matter support, and the latest on the next Apple TV.

applehome Authority Links


]]> Buzzsprout-19669911 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000 156 1 1 full false