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Apple Home Has Recently Evolved in Three Ways, Here Are the Innovations
Apple Home Has Recently Evolved in Three Ways, Here Are the Innovations

Apple is expected to launch new Home products this year after implementing the long-awaited update for Siri with iOS 27. However, there are three ways Apple Home has recently improved during the iOS 26 cycle. Here are the innovations. #1: Adaptive T…

HomeKit Weekly: Aqara G400 Brings PoE and HomeKit Secure Video to Your Doorstep
HomeKit Weekly: Aqara G400 Brings PoE and HomeKit Secure Video to Your Doorstep

Aqara caught my attention immediately when it introduced the Doorbell Camera G400 with Power over Ethernet (PoE) support. PoE may not be suitable for everyone, but if you want it, you are likely to overlook any options that do not include it. Dual-ba…

HomeKit Weekly: Onvis Smart Button, the Perfect Way to Share Apple Home Access with Guests
HomeKit Weekly: Onvis Smart Button, the Perfect Way to Share Apple Home Access with Guests

When my family goes out of town, we call a dog sitter to check on our dogs. I always struggle to show guests how to use our smart home. For our Level Lock Pro, I think it’s easier to give a key or a physical key, as sharing a Home Key outside of the …

HomeKit Weekly: Shelly Gen4 Plug Brings Together Wi-Fi 6, Matter, and Thread in One Smart Plug
HomeKit Weekly: Shelly Gen4 Plug Brings Together Wi-Fi 6, Matter, and Thread in One Smart Plug

Choosing a smart plug often feels like a gamble on which protocol will win. Belkin has ended support for its Wemo series. Shelly seems to have given up on gambling and decided to include everything. I tested the Shelly Plug US Gen4 and it’s fantastic…