Apple is developing a smart home control center device that is expected to launch in the first half of 2026. It will resemble a HomePod, but with a display, and could be called the HomePad. It's ...

Apple Home is my favorite of the “big 4” proprietary smart home systems, with its focus on local control and tight integration with Apple’s devices. But it still pales in comparison to Home Assistant, ...

Apple's tvOS 26 beta removing HomeKit branding and adding "Apple Home" shouldn't be a surprise, since Apple has been on that road for two years. HomeKit is now over ten years old, having been ...

The mystical, shareable tablet device that will act as the central control unit of your Apple Home could finally arrive in late 2026 if a leaker with a limited history is right. On Thursday, Kosutami ...

Apple is urging customers to update the Apple Home app before February 10, warning that support for the older version of the software will soon end. Users who fail to upgrade could lose access to ...

A recent iOS 26 code leak has unveiled details about Apple’s forthcoming smart home device, the Home Hub. This innovative product is expected to play a central role in Apple’s smart home strategy, ...

What happens when a tech giant decides to retire a decade-old framework and replace it with something entirely new? That’s exactly what Apple has done with its bold move to sunset HomeKit and ...

Update: Today, February 10, is the deadline to update the Apple Home app to avoid hassles. Read on for more information about what to do and why. After previous warnings, Apple issued a final email ...

Your old iPad or Android tablet can be your new smart home panel - here's how ...