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Apple is preparing its biggest push into the smart home market in years, with a new smart home hub, Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini all nearing launch, according to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The three products are expected to form…
Jon RatcliffeApple Home Authority
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If you’re brand new to Apple Home, or you’ve already got a few smart devices but it all feels a bit messy, this guide is for you. We’re going to build a simple, real world Apple Home setup in iOS 26 using a HomePod mini as the hub, turning…
Jon RatcliffeApple Home Authority
Apple Home Guides
An Apple Home hub is the always on device that keeps Apple Home running when your iPhone or iPad is not at home. It is the foundation of the entire system. Without a hub, Apple Home still works locally, but many of the features people…
Jon RatcliffeApple Home Authority
Apple Home Guides
One of the most common sources of confusion when building an Apple Home smart home is the difference between HomeKit and Apple Home, and how Matter fits into the ecosystem. These terms are often used interchangeably, but they refer to…
Jon RatcliffeApple Home Authority
Apple Home Guides
Matter, Thread, Zigbee, WiFi, Ethernet, and Bluetooth If you have ever browsed for smart home gear and found yourself staring at a wall of logos, trying to work out what actually works with Apple Home, you are not alone. Matter, Thread,…
Jon RatcliffeApple Home Authority
Apple Home Guides
Apple Home Key has already changed how smart locks work within Apple Home. Instead of fumbling for keys, opening an app, or entering a code, your door can be unlocked using an iPhone or Apple Watch stored securely in Apple Wallet. It is…
Jon RatcliffeApple Home Authority
Apple Home Guides
Apple first introduced Home Key at the 2021 Worldwide Developers Conference, launching it alongside iOS 15 as part of Apple Home. Since then, support from smart lock manufacturers has gradually expanded, with far more options now available…
Jon RatcliffeApple Home Authority
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