But once you choose a preferred hub that's the one that will be used from there on out. That's a bigger deal than you might think, too. I've already written about the problems that HomeKit can ...

Apple is in the early stages of developing a smart home doorbell and lock system with Face ID, according to Bloomberg's Mark ...

Plus, of course, the HomePod mini is also a HomeKit hub that makes sure other accessories that support Thread can always be in range and accessible from other rooms of the house. I wish Apple made its ...

If you’re starting a HomeKit setup from scratch, you’ll need a home hub to control your accessories while you’re away from home. You can use an Apple TV or HomePod as your hub. In my testing ...

Apple plans to release a new "HomePod" with a 7-inch LCD display, an A18 chip, and Apple Intelligence support in 2025, ...

Apple's work to create its own networking chips will lead to updated and new home products, including an updated Apple TV 4K, ...

Remember, a HomeKit hub (Apple TV or HomePod) is a prerequisite to be able to access the camera when away from your home network, and to use the HomeKit Secure Video recording features.

Apple’s smart home ambitions are shifting gears starting next year. The next notable offering, as per Bloomberg, could be a smart doorbell with Face ID support.

There’s been a lot of reporting in recent months around Apple’s efforts to expand its footprint in customers’ homes with ...

Security, and a smart home, can start at the front door. A smart lock is one of the easiest ways to bring technology to your home. Along with being able to easily control access to your home and ...

The next stage, Gurman suggests, would be to use Face ID to unlock your front door. After all, Face ID has already proven ...