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iOS Today 824: Home Sweet HomeKit
Published 1 day, 9 hours ago
Description
Apple finally steps into the smart home display race with HomeView, shakes up its HomeKit lineup, and partners with major brands for "second-party" devices. Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard break down what these big changes mean for everyday users and power tinkerers alike.
- Apple debuts major Home app updates in iOS 27
- HomeKit Secure Video gets AI-powered descriptions, smarter notifications, and search
- New HomeKit features: Thread, Matter support, energy monitoring, 4K streaming
- Apple reveals HomeView: smart display for the home with speaker or wall-mount options
- HomeView's features, FaceTime, and multi-user support
- Apple TV 4K updated with better Siri AI, microphones, and Find My remote
- Four-speaker HomePod/HomePod mini surround sound with latest Apple TV
- HomePod mini 2 announced: new sounds, color-matched features, and Siri AI caveats
- Apple's "second-party" Home accessories line launches with LG, Schneider Electric
- Overview of new cameras, video doorbell, floodlight, thermostat, and smart lock
- Matter support in Apple Home devices: features, pitfalls, and real-world advice
- Shortcuts Corner: Advanced HomeKit automations, weather integration, and triggers
- App Caps: HomePass for HomeKit and Signals for HomeKit automate and simplify smart homes
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
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