The perfect Apple TV remote doesn't exist yet. Sure, things got better with the last generation, when a thin touchpad was replaced by what looks like an iPod click wheel. But it is not really innovative. Why settle for solving existing problems when you can think outside the box? Samsung recently released a new Eco […]

Homekit.Blog is supported by its audience and can earn commissions as an Amazon Associate and Affiliate on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not affect our editorial content. Friday's best deals include a $600 65-inch quantum-dot 4K HDR TV, $95 off the Amazon Fire 10 HD tablet, and a $300 Dolby Atmos 5.1 soundbar. To […]

Headlining all of today's best deals, Apple Watch Series 6 models are on sale through Woot starting at $280. ​​That's besides Twelve South iPad stands and some HomeKit gear up for grabs too. Take the plunge for all that and more in the latest Homekit.Blog Lunch Break. Apple Watch Series 6 on sale from $280 […]

With the best HomeKit camera, your security setup will work perfectly with your Apple devices. HomeKit is Apple's answer to Alexa or Google Assistant: one place where you can control different products via the Home app. Your HomeKit devices communicate through a central hub, which may be built into a device, such as an Apple […]

On Wednesday, Apple released iOS 15.2.1, a minor update to the mobile operating system that fixes bugs, including a denial-of-service vulnerability previously reported by The Verge. The 15.2.1 patch fixes a vulnerability caused by HomeKit, the software API for connecting smart home devices to iOS applications. If the vulnerability was exploited, very long-named HomeKit devices […]

Homekit.Blog is supported by its audience and can earn commissions as an Amazon Associate and Affiliate on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not affect our editorial content. This HomeKit Secure Video doorbell is the epitome of an Apple smart home device. Let's take a closer look at the just announced Belkin Wemo Smart Video […]

Homekit.Blog is supported by its audience and can earn commissions as an Amazon Associate and Affiliate on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not affect our editorial content. On this week's episode of the Homekit.Blog Podcast, your hosts discuss the upcoming 27-inch iMac Pro update, what to do if you see AirTag 'Item Detected Near […]

Amazon is now offering the Eve Cam 1080p HomeKit Security Camera for $129.99 that ships when clipping the coupon on the page. Under the usual $150 price tag, you're looking at $20 in savings in addition to the third-best discount in the past year within $10 of our last entry. Equipped with HomeKit Secure Video […]

You know you can turn on a HomeKit accessory by talking to Siri, but do you know you can turn devices on or off just as easily in the future? Here's how to set impromptu schedules for your HomeKit accessories using Siri commands — and why you might want to. For Temporary Schedules Apple's Home […]

Homekit.Blog is supported by its audience and can earn commissions as an Amazon Associate and Affiliate on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not affect our editorial content. Saturday's best deals are $250 off iRobot Roombas, a 27-inch Acer WQHD monitor for $300 and the Razer Kiyo webcam for $60. After the chaos of the […]

Based on the air quality, humidity and temperature, some automations can be triggered. No matter if the bathroom fan should be switched on when the air humidity is too high, the air purifier when the air quality is poor or the air conditioner or fan on hot days: For all these automations, the Aqara air […]

An exciting week is behind us, in which HomeKit blinds in particular played a role. But there was also a new announcement and exciting developments in the new smarthome standard Matter. HomeKit sticker as a warning Earlier this week, we brought to your attention the "Secured by Apple HomeKit" stickers. These are meant to be […]

Signify already has a multicolored lightstrip on the market with the Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip. However, this one is specifically designed to be mounted behind the TV. According to the colleagues from Hueblog, however, another multicolored lightstrip should be available soon. On the one hand, we find multicolored lightstrips quite exciting, since beautiful effects […]

As every Sunday, we look back on the events of the past seven days in the HomeKit world and summarize the new launches, improvements, tips and more for you again. IKEA introduces new SYMFONISK speaker Earlier this week, IKEA unveiled a new SYMFONISK speaker. While the new model of the lamp speaker continues to wait, […]

It's been a while in coming, but Meross has finally added a HomeKit-compatible version of their Smart Oil Diffuser to their smart home lineup of products, which now includes a fairly extensive range of devices - smart plugs, lights, strips, garage door openers, and smart switches, etc. I saw "a while" for two reasons; first, […]

Back in February, we were able to report on the cooperation between Eve Systems and Coulisse, which is to bring forth HomeKit motors for roller blinds. Other manufacturers will be able to integrate these into their own products, making it easy to offer HomeKit-enabled roller blinds. OmniaBlind is the first partner to announce corresponding roller […]

Just on Tuesday, we reported on the HomeKit roller blinds from OmniaBlinds. But also Sonevo will offer smart roller blinds in cooperation with Eve Systems from September. The German company Sonevo already offers roller blinds that can be integrated into one's own smarthome. So far, however, these can only be controlled via amazon Alexa or […]

Sometimes you want to show what you have. With the own security system, a sticker can drive away the one or other burglar again. On reddit, lukelmiller has now published image files with which you can print your own stickers with "Secured by Apple HomeKit". Opinions on information signs for alarm systems vary widely. Some […]

While we still have to wait until the end of the year for the market launch of the numerous HomeKit roller shades from Eve Systems, Aqara has now released a retrofit solution for existing roller shades with chain pull. We no longer want to do without HomeKit roller blinds. You have the privacy you need […]

The selection of HomeKit apps keeps growing. However, an old hand is Controller for HomeKit. Thanks to exciting features and continuous development, the app should be shortlisted when choosing the right HomeKit app. The freshly released update to version 5.5 has new filters for smart folders on board. Smart folders filter automations and scenes For […]

Every Sunday we recap the events in the HomeKit world of the past seven days. Yeedi Mop Station available now We continue to be very happy with the Yeedi Mop Station, you can read our full review here. The robot vacuums and mops blithely every day as soon as we leave the house. The best […]

In our own extensive device database, we had listed 14 devices of the manufacturer Koogeek so far. From the adapter plug, to a contact sensor, various light switches and multiple plugs, to the coveted Lightstrip with USB connection, Koogeek was also represented with its HomeKit devices with us for a long time. Now, unfortunately, we […]

After the Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip Ambiance, the first product photo of the new Philips Hue Gradient Signe has now surfaced. Just like the new Lightstrip, the floor or table lamp can also shine in multiple colors simultaneously. Signify seems to have taken a liking to multi-colored light sources with the Philips Hue Play Gradient […]

The summer slump seems to be here, as there wasn't much to report this week. Nevertheless, we look back at the past seven days and summarize the news for you once again. Aqara TVOC: Air quality sensor tried out Earlier this week, we shared our experience with Aqara's HomeKit air quality sensor. The Aqara TVOC […]

Another quiet week passes us by. As always, we're recapping the events of the past seven days for you this Sunday. More multicolored lamps from Philips Hue After announcing a multicolored Lightstrip from Philips Hue last week, another new model of the table and floor lamp arrived this week Signe added. In addition to being […]

A new HomeKit device from Meross is now available. This time, the manufacturer wants to appeal to parents in particular (but not only). The sleep aid comes with a night light and integrated speaker. Meross has one of the widest product ranges of HomeKit devices. So it's no surprise that the manufacturer now offers a […]

Qingping's official Amazon store (100% positive all-time feedback) is now offering its HomeKit Air Monitor Lite for $80.99 shipped. Below the usual price tag of $106, today's offering hits a new low at $5 below our previous listing and a 24% savings. Qingping Air Monitor Lite comes standard with HomeKit support, so you can link […]

Apple has just distributed iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, tvOS 15 and the software for the HomePod in version 15. Here is an overview of the HomeKit innovations. Unlimited HomeKit Secure Video Cameras With HomeKit Secure Video Cameras, recordings from surveillance cameras are encrypted while still in the home via the Home Hub and […]

Homekit.Blog is supported by its audience and can earn commissions as an Amazon Associate and Affiliate on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not affect our editorial content. Ahead of CES 2022, your HomeKit Insider hosts will tackle a wide variety of listener questions, ranging from the simple — like how to name your smarthome […]

Homekit.Blog is supported by its audience and can earn commissions as an Amazon Associate and Affiliate on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not affect our editorial content. Smart home company TP-Link will introduce several new HomeKit-enabled products at CES 2022 as it brings its European "Tapo" series of devices to the US. TP-Link previously […]

Amazon is now offering the Philips Hue White Ambiance A19 LED Smart Bulb for $20.39 when clipping the coupon on the page. Shipping is free for Prime members or on orders over $25. Normally fetching $25, you're looking at the lowest price since summer 2021 in addition to nearly $5 in savings and the second […]

CES 2022 was our first look at some of the new Matter and Thread HomeKit products, and we spent most of our time at the show with them. You can look forward to this. All HomeKit gear from CES 2022 Belkin Belkin had some new things to show off at CES 2022, as well as […]

Amazon is offering the iDevices Wi-Fi HomeKit Smart Thermostat for $63.08 shipped. Below a normal price of $85 or so, today's deal beats our previous listing by over $3 and marks a new all-time low that we have tracked. While this thermostat is a few years old at this point, it's still a solid choice […]