Inovelli has been around for a while as a manufacturer of smart home products, although they've never been on the HomeKit New radar because they don't support the Apple HomeKit platform. However, that appears to be changing with the upcoming release of their new Matter over Thread dimmers. Currently the company offers their 'on/off or […]

Amazon is offering the meross 3-Way Smart Dimmer Switch Kit for $42.99, after clipping the $10 coupon on the page. Aside from the usual $56 price tag, today's deal is the first we've seen since the holiday sale, which saw the cost dropped to the same $45 recurring rate that seemed to occur in the […]

Upgrading your HomeKit lifestyle with a smart garage door Upgrading your HomeKit lifestyle with a smart garage door is one of the best changes you can make. For a long time, MyQ was an easy recommendation for people who wanted to easily turn their existing garage door into a HomeKit garage door. Chamberlin, the company […]

Last fall, Yale launched a new version of its Assure Lock 2 Touch with a built-in fingerprint scanner, and now the first chance to save is here. Until the end of the day, Best Buy is offering the Wi-Fi smart lock for $229.99, shipped in black suede or satin nickel finishes. This is down from […]

Savant, the smart home specialist behind GE Lighting's Cync brand, is preparing to launch a range of smart lighting products in 2024. The first of these debuted at CES, with two under-cabinet lighting options. The Cync Reveal® HD+ Full Color Undercabinet Fixtures and Pucks are full-color and edge-lit intelligent undercabinet lighting available for the North […]

You'd need to have been sat in the bath with your fingers in your ears to have missed the fact that CES 2024 is now underway, and there is no shortage of announcements for us to get excited about. As has become the way with CES, the number of new smart home announcements is dizzying, […]

With Wi-Fi 7, the latest Wi-Fi standard to be announced by the Wi-Fi Alliance on January 9, it’s made me take a nostalgic look back at when Apple made its own wireless routers, called AirPort. For those unaware, these were announced way back in 1999 as Apple’s take on Wi-Fi. Instead of having this built […]

```html Mila, the maker of some very impressive interconnected home hygiene devices, has just expanded its range with a brand new air purifier. The Mila Air 3 is a brand new version of the company's core product, with some updates on the inside that position it as one of the best HomeKit air purifiers money […]

At the CES 2024, Ecovacs unveiled a new iteration of its product, the X2 Omni - a first-of-its-kind square-profile Deebot. This innovative design allows the appliance to provide almost edge-to-edge cleaning. Furthermore, the DEEBOT X2 COMBO enriches the functionality of the X2 Omni by incorporating a handheld vacuum to the already integrated robot vacuum, mop, […]

HTML Mila Air 3 Air Purifier Mila, a company that makes air purifiers and humidifiers, today announced the launch of the Mila Air 3, an air purifier that offers HomeKit integration. The Mila Air 3 is an upgrade compared to the first generation Mila air purifier. In addition to HomeKit support, the updated model includes […]

To kick off their CES announcements, ECOVACS is introducing a range of new products, including a new DEEBOT. The new Matter-compatible vacuum has improved hands-free capabilities and accuracy for cleaning floors, curtains, ceilings and more. The DEEBOT is Matter-ready, offering tons of opportunities to further automate your HomeKit ecosystem with a smart vacuum as an […]

Smart vacuum cleaner manufacturer Roborock introduced six new cleaning solutions at CES this year: the S8 MaxV Ultra, S8 Max Ultra, Q Revo MaxV, Q Revo Pro, Flexi Pro, and Flexi Lite. Of these models, the only ones that are relevant to us at HomeKit News are the S8 series, as these will receive the […]

Nanoleaf made waves at CES 2024 by taking the wraps off its new range of colour and lighting products for the smart home. Among the new products unveiled by Nanoleaf were the Essentials Matter Smart Multicolour Light Strip (Indoor), Outdoor String Lights, and Permanent Outdoor Lights. Additionally, the company announced the pre-order launch for the […]

In what seems like a good year for both Matter and Apple Home at CES, the latest device to join the lineup of announcements is from TP-Link, whose new Tapo DL130 Smart Video Lock has a lot to offer. It is not only a smart lock, as the name suggests, but also a video doorbell! […]

```html ZemiSmart has released another Matter product, and on this occasion it is a dimmable and tunable light bulb. In the case of this Matter product it uses Matter over WiFi, so not great for us Thread fans, but as it is Matter certified and WiFi there is no other hub or app to worry […]

Today at CES, TP-Link unveiled the Tapo DL130, a new video door lock that is compatible with HomeKit. This device supports seven unlock methods and can be controlled via Google Assistant, Alexa, and Siri. TP-Link has not yet revealed the pricing or release date, but promises that more information will be coming soon. The seven […]

With CES 2024 now in full swing, there are numerous announcements to absorb, including the unveiling of a new smart lock. Smart locks are becoming increasingly popular, adding a touch of intelligence to any home without much complexity, and proving to be a real convenience for those who tend to forget their keys. The Lockly […]

```html At the Consumer Electronics Show 2024, Mila announced the launch of a range of products to radically improve home air quality, most of which are HomeKit compatible. Mila's latest offering at CES 2024 reflects a significant step forward in smart home technology and environmental health. With the Mila Air 3, Mila Halo and Mila […]

Popular smart home device manufacturer Aqara unveiled three new Matter and Thread accessories today at CES. The incoming devices include the new U300 smart handset lock, the Border Router Plug and the Hub M3. Here's the overview of the three new devices: Hub M3 is the latest evolution of our smart home control centers. With […]

In this episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts discuss some of the CES products that have already been announced, talk about the new version of Thread, and answer your listeners' questions. At CES 2024, Thread Group announced the next generation of its wireless mesh protocol, which will make it easier to develop, troubleshoot […]

One of my favorite HomeKit features is HomeKit Secure Video, which lets me view and manage security camera recordings right in the Home app. There are a number of different cameras on the market that support this feature, and here are my favorites as someone who has tested many HomeKit accessories over the years. What […]

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) never fails to deliver unexpected delights that span from the eccentric to the downright bizarre. A consistent contributor to these surprises is Shenzhen-based company, Aqara. On top of the recently revealed Aqara hub M3, the company has further piqued our interest by unveiling two additional products. One is a smart […]

Update: Eve Aqua Smart Water Controller has dropped to an all-time low of $119.96 shipped. Amazon is offering the Eve Aqua Smart Water Controller for $122.96 and $119.96 shipped. Aside from the $150 price tag, this device saw relatively few discounts in 2023, the lowest of which came during the early Christmas sales. Today's deal […]

Last week I reviewed the Homey Pro and I think it is a fantastic device and ecosystem. Let's say you've gotten to the point where you want HomeKit to do more than is functionally possible. In that case, I think it's a great ecosystem to invest in because you can continue to use all your […]

Govee Stakes Its Claim on Matter at CES Govee stakes its claim on Matter at CES this year, with two updates to their existing products, but including Matter compatibility. The company is also keen to go beyond the light... Following the debut of the AI ​​Gaming Sync Box Kit at CES last year, Govee is […]

The recent emergence of an Apple Home-compatible smart home gadget from Italy piqued our interest at HomeKit News; a single small device that incorporates several sensors. The product, known as the Bra.vo S4, is produced by Vortice and serves as an indoor air quality monitor. The S4's capabilities are extensive, and it combines features found […]

WELOV, an AiDot brand, is new to us at HomeKit News, but caught our attention with the announcement of a Matter version of its P200 Pro air purifier, making it the first-ever Matter-certified air purifier. AiDot, the parent company, joined the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) in 2022 and achieved the first Matter certification for its […]

```html Smart home platforms are similar to the famous xkcd strip. Each new one is designed to be the 'one ring', but most of the time it just becomes a new standard to follow. Homey Pro tries to bridge that gap by acting as a hub for everything. It supports Matter, Zigbee, Z-Wave and, available […]

Popular smart home vendor Eve has today unveiled three new smart home products for 2024, including a Matter version of its popular Eve Light Switch. New for 2024 is the Eve Smart Energy Outlet, which connects to your smart home via Thread and features two receptacles for your plugs that can be switched on and […]

U-tec, the maker of one of our top picks for the best keyless entry door locks you can buy, has just unveiled an all-new Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint Matter ahead of its official launch at CES 2024 next week. As reported by The Verge, the company has this week shown off the world’s first deadbolt smart […]

SwitchBot Curtain 3 review The SwitchBot Curtain 3 lets you control your curtains with HomeKit via Matter integration - as long as you have the required hub. SwitchBot, a company best known for making the Smart Switch Button Pusher, offers a range of smart home devices. And with the Hub 2, it enables Matter support […]

The Meross WiFi Dual Smart Outlet Review The Meross WiFi Dual Smart Outlet allows you to connect two accessories to the same plug and control them separately via HomeKit, while also being cheaper than buying two smart plugs separately. Device Connected Meross, a well-known company in the HomeKit ecosystem, offers a variety of HomeKit-enabled devices […]

Amazon is offering the Eve Aqua Smart Water Controller for $122.96 shipped. Aside from the $150 price tag, this device saw relatively few discounts in 2023, the lowest of which came during the early Christmas sales. Today's deal comes in as a $27 markdown from the going rate and lands at the second-lowest price we've […]