Built on a century of industry-leading innovation and trusted security, the Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt revolutionizes the way you protect your home. With its built-in WiFi and secure encryption, this advanced smart lock allows you to control and monitor your home from anywhere, without the need for additional accessories. Convenient and Secure Access […]

If you're reading iMore on Black Friday, chances are you're just as tech-savvy as we are. And yet, if there's one thing that isn't easy to put together, even for those of us who are tech-savvy, it's a smart home setup. Between Google, Amazon, Apple and many more, it's been a battle to find pieces […]

Factors to Consider When Shopping for a Smart Lock Smart locks are an essential part of your home, so it's important to find a reliable choice that fits well with your smart home. Here are the factors to think about as you shop: Full Deadbolt or Retrofit Most smart locks will completely replace your existing […]

Introducing U-Tec's New Smart Deadbolt Locks U-Tec has announced three new smart deadbolt locks, each offering special features that are sure to impress. The company, known for its Ultraloq range, is now introducing the new Ultraloq Bolt series deadbolt locks, which will be the first time the brand will use the 'Works With Apple Home […]

is offering the for $26.99 shipped, after clipping the $12 coupon on the page. Compared to the usual $39 price tag, these lights saw only a few significant discounts in 2023, with the two best deals dropping costs in the spring and summer. Today's deal marks a 31% markdown from the going rate, coming in […]

In this episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts talk about Samsung's AI kitchen, new Qi2 chargers, and preview what they expect to see at CES 2024. This week, Nomad announced its new wave of Qi2 chargers. The Qi2-compatible standard charger costs $10 less than its MagSafe counterpart, but otherwise the functionality is very […]

LG Electronics plans to unveil a new range of smart monitors called 'LG MyView' at CES 2024 later this month. Designed for both productivity and entertainment, each monitor features LG's proprietary webOS platform, which offers both user-friendly features and connectivity options, including AirPlay 2, which is always of interest to Apple and Apple HomeKit users. […]

The unexpected return of the big HomePod in 2023 surprised many. After Apple released the HomePod mini in November 2020, it was assumed that it was the only addition to the lineup for the foreseeable future. So, its return in January was a pleasant surprise. With five horn-loaded tweeters, room sensors, temperature and humidity sensors, […]

Over the past few years, I have become a huge fan of all things retro. I love the Tidbyt clock. I'm ready for Apple to bring back the iPod. Old stuff is back. I recently tested a really nice Tidbyt alternative with HomeKit support. It doesn't have the third-party app options, but it's still a […]

It's hard to believe that the Matter standard was launched eight months ago at this point. Yes, there are still growing pains for Matter. But at least we're starting to see smart home devices with the Matteron in them. In 2023 we'll even see new labels on products, so I thought I'd share what they […]

An Englishwoman's home is, as they say, her castle, and mine is no different. Mine is chock full of tech samples, review hardware, and all my gadgets and belongings that I want to keep safe - that, and, you know, me. In my opinion, a Homekit door lock is one of the best ways to […]

Amazon Deal: Aqara Smart Lock U100 for $132.99 shipped Amazon is offering the Aqara Smart Lock U100 for $132.99 shipped. After its $230 price tag, it's only seen a few previous discounts since its summer release, with Black Friday sales bringing the cost down to the lowest prices we've tracked. Today's deal amounts to a […]

Even if your home isn't exactly built "smart," it's still possible to add HomeKit light switches without a neutral wire. Here's how. Leviton is one of many companies offering smart switching solutions that do not require a neutral wire. There are many ways to install a smart lighting system in your smart home. If your […]

Hottest After-Christmas Deals Today's hottest after-Christmas deals include: 30% off a 12.9-inch iPad Pro An Apple Watch Ultra for $599 76% off an HTC Vive Focus Plus VR headset bundle $300 off a Peloton bike And more Get 41% off an M1 Pro MacBook Pro. The Homekit.Blog team scours the internet for unbeatable deals at […]

In this holiday episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts talk about Eve's latest Matter device, unravel new Sonos rumors, and get started with new MagSafe chargers. Sonos has decided to respond to the litany of rumors that keep popping up surrounding its 2024 pipeline. The company is now promoting a new landing page […]

Temperature and Humidity Automation with Apple HomeKit Temperature and humidity sensors with Apple HomeKit are ideal for monitoring the climate in your home. However, sensors only provide data points, so you'll want to connect them to your HomeKit scenes or accessories through automation to unleash their true potential. With HomeKit automation, your sensors can automatically […]

```html Starling Home Hub is the perfect device for people who love Google cameras but want to take advantage of HomeKit. I've been using it since early 2020 and it's constantly improving. The latest 14.2 firmware update brings another nice update for Google Camera users, including improved quality for the first generation of Nest cameras. […]

rewrite this content and keep HTML tags There are only a few companies that I’m a big fan of, but I always appreciate the efforts some other companies make to improve their brand, products, and usability. One such company that has been striving to keep ahead of the game is ZemiSmart, epitomised by their latest […]

Amazon is offering the Meross Wireless Interconnected Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector for $28.99 shipped, after clipping the $14 coupon on the page. From its $43 price tag, it's seen a number of discounts over the year, with today's deal delivering a 33% discount off the going price, bringing the cost down to the lowest […]

Siegenia has revealed its Smart Window Handle, now available in the EU. This smart home gadget offers the advantage of being able to remotely lock all window handles, a feature not found in a smart window sensor like the Ring Alarm Contact Sensor. The Smart Window Handle also allows for checking the status of window […]

Yeelight sells many products to brighten up your home with some really nice products. I recently had some fun with the new Yeelight Cube Smart Lamp Panel, which includes some basic Matter support so you can use HomeKit with it. HomeKit Weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips and tricks, and […]

Until the end of the day, Best Buy is offering the Nanoleaf Lines HomeKit Starter Set with nine light bars for $139.99 shipped. This is $60 off the usual $200 rate and marks a new low. It's an additional $10 below our previous Black Friday and Cyber Monday listing from last month. You can get […]

The Meross garage door remote control is now 28% cheaper than the original recommended retail price. (Credit: Meross) From a record high of $74.44 this fall, Meross garage door remote control has fallen by more than half. Thanks to cumulative price drops, seasonal sales, and a $5 off coupon, this HomeKit-compatible garage door opener is […]

Amazon is currently offering the Lutron Caseta Deluxe Kit with Two Smart Dimmer Switches for $135.95 shipped. This is 20% off the usual $170 price tag and represents the best price of the year. It's also the lowest we've seen in 2022 since last summer. Even as more brands enter the market to replace your […]

Even if your home isn't exactly built "smart," it's still possible to add HomeKit light switches without a neutral wire. Here's how. Leviton is one of many companies offering smart switching solutions that do not require a neutral wire. There are many ways to install a smart lighting system in your smart home. If you […]

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

Amazon Amazon is offering the meross Smart Garage Door Remote for $34.99 $34.99 shipped, after clipping the $5 off coupon page. Compared to the usual $60 price tag, this remote held around $50 through the first half of the year, rising above MSRP to a high of $74 in early fall and dropping sporadically over […]

The Philips Hue smart lighting system offers a wide range of excellent smart bulbs, from color-changing and adjustable white bulbs in every shape and size to LED light strips, outdoor lanterns and holiday lights. Known for its interoperability with a wide range of smart home ecosystems and devices, Hue now works with Matter, the new […]

Aqara has announced a new trio of ceiling lights as part of their own H1 series, which also includes switches, sockets and even a hub. These new ceiling lights are currently only for the Chinese market, although as with many of their products, they could see an international release sometime next year. The selection offers […]

Amazon is now offering the Govee M1 Matter Color Smart Lightstrip for $39.99 shipped. This is 33% off the usual $60 price tag and marks a return to all-time lows. It's only the second time we've seen it drop this low and beats pretty much all of our other previous entries by an extra $2. […]

Our pick This D-Link kit includes a plug-in Wi-Fi hub with an optional sensor cable and can connect to up to 16 battery-powered external sensors. It responds quickly to potential problems with both a loud (94 dB) siren and quick smartphone alerts. Compatible with: Google Assistant, IFTTT The D-Link DCH-S1621KT Whole Home Smart Wi-Fi Water […]

Eve, a popular HomeKit vendor, has announced three new products ahead of CES 2024. Today it is announced that Eve Energy Outlet, Eve Light Switch and Eve Blinds are all coming to the Eve Store and Amazon in 2024. Eve Energy Outlet is Eve's first built-in product. Although Eve Energy is built on a simple […]

Amazon is offering the meross smart ceiling fan control and dimmer light switch for $29.99 shipped, after clipping the 40% off coupon on the page. From its $50 price tag, it's seen a few discounts over the year, with today's deal coming in to take $20 off the going rate and bringing the cost down […]