HomePod mini: Don't Buy - Updates Coming
…For example, the HomePod mini supports Apple HomeKit and a unique audio handoff experience , and it has native Apple Music integration. HomePod devices are also the only smart speakers to feature Siri…
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HomeKit is Apple's smart home platform, which is designed to let you control various internet-connected home devices -- ranging from thermostats and plugs to window blinds, light bulbs, and more -- with Apple devices. These days, more and more products are internet connected, which is why you've heard the phrase "Internet of Things." The Internet of Things is a confusing mix of "smart" products that connect to the internet and can be controlled by a range of different platforms, from Amazon's Alexa to Google Home to Samsung SmartThings. HomeKit is Apple's "Internet of Things" solution that con
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SwitchBot Launches Two Matter Smart Locks With 3D Facial Recognition
…With Matter-over-WiFi, the locks are compatible with HomeKit and they support NFC, so you can use them with an Apple Home setup. SwitchBot also included "advanced 3D structured light" facial…
Apple Releases HomePod Software 26.5
Apple Releases HomePod Software 26.5 Monday May 11, 2026 9:59 am PDT by Juli Clover Alongside iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.5, Apple has released…
AirPlay on MacRumors
…How to Use AirPlay 2 Speakers With HomeKit Apple's AirPlay 2 brought speaker controls to the Home app, allowing you to individually control all of your AirPlay-compatible speakers from your…
Apple Says CarPlay Ultra is Coming to These Vehicle Brands
Apple Says CarPlay Ultra is Coming to These Vehicle Brands Thursday May 21, 2026 11:53 am PDT by Joe Rossignol Last year, Apple launched CarPlay Ultra , the long-awaited next-generation…
tvOS 14: Everything We Know | MacRumors
…Home Controls Apple added Home controls to tvOS 14, which allows some HomeKit-connected devices to be viewed and controlled right from the Apple TV's Control Center. There's an option…
Satechi on MacRumors
…Satechi's Dual Smart Outlet Offers HomeKit Compatibility and Power Monitoring Satechi this summer launched its first HomeKit-compatible product, the Dual Smart Outlet, a HomeKit plug that turns dumb appliances and…
Grok AI Voice Mode Arrives on Apple CarPlay
…reduce driver distractions. Apple maintains a list of approved app categories, including audio, communication, EV charging, and navigation apps. Related Roundup: CarPlay Tag: Grok Related Forum: HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto Technology
Apple CarPlay Just Got a Third AI Chatbot
Apple CarPlay Just Got a Third AI Chatbot Friday May 8, 2026 12:42 pm PDT by Tim Hardwick Grok has just joined ChatGPT and Perplexity on Apple CarPlay , giving drivers who…
Google Maps for CarPlay Getting Gemini AI
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