Exploring the Future of Connectivity: The Top 5 Smart Home Platforms Dominating Europe The future of connectivity is here, transforming homes across Europe into smart, interconnected hubs of technology. As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to evolve, a new generation of smart home platforms are emerging that provide consumers with unprecedented control over their […]

Aqara recently released the Presence Sensor FP2, a new millimeter wave sensor that surpasses the capabilities of traditional motion sensors. This sensor uses millimeter wave radar technology to detect human presence in a room with greater precision than passive infrared sensors. It can even detect subtle movements like breathing. This precision allows for more specific […]

This article covers an evolving story. Stay in touch with us as we will add more information as it becomes available. A smart thermostat is one of the best ways to start building a smart home. In addition to easily controlling your home's heating and air conditioning, you can save money through lower energy consumption. […]

Aqara, a smart home company, has released an update to their Home app that allows scenes created in the app to integrate with Apple Home. This update extends the functionality of the Aqara app by making custom scenes available for use in automations through Apple Home. Previously, users could only add scenes to Siri, but […]

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Landsea Homes Corporation (Nasdaq: LSEA) ("Landsea Homes" or the "Company"), a publicly traded residential homebuilder, announced today the purchase of 84 completed lots in the Lariat planned community in Liberty Hill, Texas. "It's an exciting time for the company and the Texas division as we expand both our […]

We gave the older Hisense Window Air Conditioner (AW0821CW1W) high marks for its reasonable price, fast cooling action, and voice controls, but rated it for not offering energy reports or support for HomeKit and IFTTT. The company's updated 10,000-BTU Window AC AW1023TW1W ($449) adds energy reporting, but still lacks HomeKit and IFTTT support. It's a […]

Since its introduction, Apple's CarPlay platform has become widely used and is found in most new cars on the market today. Apple recently announced a "next generation" of CarPlay at WWDC, which is set to debut in new cars later this year. This new CarPlay interface will feature a completely redesigned look and offer a […]

We show you how to add a smart home product to Apple's protocol with the Home app. Apple's HomeKit is one of the most popular smart home protocols available. But to get started building an Apple-friendly smart home, you'll need to add compatible products using your iPhone or iPad. We'll show you how to add […]

Home Key is hands down my favorite new HomeKit feature in a few years. The ability to lock and unlock your door with a tap of your iPhone or Apple Watch has become second nature to me every day. Both the Level Lock+ and the Aqara Smart Lock U100 are great options for implementing it […]

Apple HomeKit: A Smart Home Platform for iOS Enthusiasts While Apple HomeKit may not have the same wide range of compatible products as Amazon Alexa or Google Home, it remains a fantastic smart home platform for iOS enthusiasts. With the support of the Home app on iOS, as well as the ability to control devices […]

Amazon is currently offering discounts on a range of modular lighting packs from Nanoleaf Lines. The 4-Line HomeKit Starter Kit is available for $79.99 with free shipping, marking the first opportunity to save since prices started at $100. This represents a 20% discount, the lowest ever recorded. For a closer look at what to expect, […]

is without a doubt my favorite new feature in a few years. The ability to lock and unlock your door with a tap of your or has become second nature to me every day. Both the and the are great options for implementing it in your home, but after months of using it, I realized […]

Once you've set up a HomeKit-enabled smart accessory, you can easily control it using Siri or the Home app on any of your Apple devices. HomeKit-enabled accessories are smart devices that you can add and control with the Apple Home app. And once you set one up with your new iPhone or iPad, you can […]

" Apple needs a search engine" ongoing The billions of dollars Google pays Apple annually to be the default search option is probably the easiest money Apple makes. It's true that it's easy money, but maybe 15 or 20 years ago I was involved in a study of Google's business model, which was pretty simple […]

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ Consumers can now purchase one of the industry's first Matter-enabled smart bulbs from Sengled, the smart lighting expert, available on Amazon. This Sengled LED smart multicolor bulb uses Matter, the latest smart home connectivity protocol designed to make it easier for you to connect your entire home. Matter wants […]

Apple has beat expectations with its latest earnings - although only just - as we look to the future, there are predictions of AirTags 2 and disputes over an AppleGPT app. AirTags: The Next Generation Could Be Coming With its latest earnings report, Apple once again showed how smart it was to launch Services all […]

Smart home lighting company Sengled has released its first Matter-enabled smart multicolour bulb. Designed to simplify home automation, Matter ensures effortless communication between all your smart devices, systems, and voice assistants, including Apple Home of course. For Amazon's Alexa users, the company has employed Amazon's Alexa Connect Kit for Matter SDK. Sengled's first Matter (over […]

Apple HomeKit is widely recognized in the smart home industry. While it may not be as popular as Amazon Alexa and Google Home, it still holds a significant share of the home automation market. However, many people hesitate to use HomeKit due to misconceptions and lack of knowledge about the ecosystem. If you're considering using […]

While Apple HomeKit may not have the same level of popularity as other smart home kits, it is considered one of the best options for quickly building a smart home. For instance, if your smart garage door is HomeKit compatible, you can use the iPhone garage door opener app to control it remotely and monitor […]

It's almost Black Friday, the biggest shopping day in the United States, where retailers mark down all products ahead of the holiday season. Small businesses and major retailers alike offer sales on tech devices and accessories, so we thought we'd round up some of the best HomeKit deals for those looking to expand their Apple […]

A disadvantage of a smart home is that it is difficult for house guests to use the technology. But one advantage of Apple's HomeKit protocol is that you can share control of your home with others, regardless of their location. Why would you want to share Home Control? When you're at home, or even a […]

One of the major changes in iOS 17 is the introduction of interactive widgets, a significant improvement over the initial version of widgets that were introduced in iOS 14. Alongside this update, Apple has also introduced special widgets for the Home app, which allow users to customize their favorite HomeKit accessories directly from the iPhone's […]

Unlike Amazon Alexa and Google Home, there are not many Apple HomeKit hubs available. Instead, you have the choice between the HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K, both of which work well as HomeKit hubs but have different purposes. If you're wondering which one would be a better HomeKit hub, here's what you need to […]

Amazon is now offering the Wyze Wireless Video Doorbell Pro with the included chrome for $69.98 shipped. Regularly $100, this is 30% off and the lowest price we can find. Today's offering is also well below previous $90 offerings to mark the lowest price we've tracked all year at Amazon. You're looking at a "wireless, […]

We awarded the older Hisense Window Air Conditioner (AW0821CW1W) high marks for its affordable price, speedy cooling, and voice controls. However, we criticized it for not providing energy reports or support for HomeKit and IFTTT. The updated 10,000-BTU Window AC AW1023TW1W ($449) from the company now includes energy reporting capabilities but still lacks HomeKit and […]

Thursday's best deals are now live thanks to Homekit.Blog, this time heralding a chance to score an all-time low on AirPods Pro 2 for $199. Also taking advantage of the savings at its best price yet, Nanoleaf's new Essentials Matter smart home gear starts at $16 alongside these official 45mm Apple Watch Sport Loop Bands […]

Smart home company Eve has begun rolling out a firmware update that adds Matter support to their Eve Energy, Eve Motion, and Eve Door and Window devices. I had the opportunity to test the new Matter integration with these devices using a default HomeKit setup. The Eve Energy, Eve Motion, and Eve Door and Window […]

We all need more power outlets which is why power strips can be so vital, but what if you could get one that not only powers more devices but also let you control them, too? That's what the meross Smart Power Strip offers and now it's available with $8 off. That power strip would normally […]

Thursday's best deals are now live thanks to Homekit.Blog, this time heralding a chance to score an all-time low on AirPods Pro 2 for $199. Also taking advantage of the savings at its best price yet, Nanoleaf's new Essentials Matter smart home gear starts at $16 alongside these official 45mm Apple Watch Sport Loop Bands […]

While Prime Day is wrapping up for another year, it's a perfect time to take a look around your home and see if it's finally time to look at some HomeKit devices before the deals end. I spent most of 2021 upgrading the lights in our home with smart ones, followed by cameras to watch our […]

Today's hottest deals include $200 off a Dell Inspiron 16-inch 2-in-1 Touch laptop, 50% off an Asus Laptop ZenBook Pro, $100 off a 15-inch MacBook Air, 37% off a 14-inch Microsoft Multi-Touch Surface, 48% off a Marantz AV Receiver, and more. Buy an M2 MacBook Pro for $1,299. The Homekit.Blog crew scours the web for […]

The Prime Day sales may be finishing for another year, but there are still some great HomeKit devices up for grabs. This surprising design from Philips is something we didn't expect to see though, and great if you're looking to add some retro charm to your modern HomeKit smart home. The Philips Hue Lantern is […]

A pair of new TP-Link Kasa Matter smart light switches have made their way to Amazon. The new smart home standard backed by Apple, Google, Amazon and Samsung is helping to unify equipment from different platforms, allowing what were once irreconcilable smart home upgrades to talk to each other and we're really starting to see […]