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Best HomeKit ceiling fans for the Home app in 2025
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
Need to cool down but don't want to stop what you are doing? Let Siri take care of it with one of the best HomeKit ceiling fans.

Best HomeKit smoke and CO detectors for the Home app in 2025
By Christopher Close last updated
Add some smart smoke detectors to give you some extra piece of mind for your home.

Best HomeKit sprinkler controllers in 2025
By Christopher Close last updated
HomeKit sprinkler controllers make it easy to keep up with your yard watering needs thanks to Siri, scenes, and automation.

Best HomeKit dimmer switches in 2025
By Christopher Close last updated
Replacing that old dimmer with a smart HomeKit enabled switch opens the doors to the power of automation and Siri. Give your lighting an upgrade with the best HomeKit dimmers around.

What is Matter? Everything you need to know about the Apple-backed smart home standard
By Stephen Warwick last updated
Matter is a brand new smart home connectivity standard that will bring interoperability to your smart home like never before, uniting HomeKit with ecosystems like Amazon and Google.

LG now supports the Apple TV app, Apple Music, AirPlay, and HomeKit in 100 countries
By Joe Wituschek published
LG has announced that it is bringing the Apple TV App, Apple Music, AirPlay, and HomeKit to over 100 countries and regions with its webOS Hub.

Best HomeKit devices in 2025
By Christopher Close last updated
Whether you are just starting out, or are looking for that next piece of the puzzle to automate, these are the absolute best HomeKit-enabled accessories for your home!

Home App: The ultimate guide
By Christopher Close published
The Home app on iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and macOS is like a central control hub for your HomeKit-connected smart home accessories. Here are some of the features you should check out to get started!

HomeKit and the Home app: The ultimate guide to Apple home automation
By Christopher Close last updated
Are you ready to give your home a smart upgrade with Apple's home automation platform? Here's everything you need to know!

Philips Hue's Festavia are the Christmas tree lights you've always wanted
By Oliver Haslam published
Signify has announced the new Philips Hue Festavia string lights and they're perfect for wrapping around your Christmas tree.

How to manage HomeKit Secure Video cameras in the Home app
By Christopher Close last updated
HomeKit Secure Video puts your HomeKit cameras and doorbells front and center in the Home app. Here's how to navigate and manage all of your camera's features.

How to create Activity Zones with HomeKit Secure Video cameras in the Home app
By Christopher Close last updated
Creating an Activity Zone for your HomeKit Secure Video-enabled cameras is a great way to filter out unwanted notifications. All it takes is a few taps. Here's how!

How to adjust notifications and status for your HomeKit accessories in the Home app
By Christopher Close last updated
Notifications are super handy when it comes to your HomeKit accessories with the ability to notify you of what's going on, in, or around your home. Here's how to get them set up!

How to use Adaptive Lighting with your HomeKit and Home app-enabled lights
By Christopher Close last updated
HomeKit Adaptive Lighting puts your home's lighting on auto-pilot by adjusting color temperature automatically throughout the day. Here's how to get it set up.

How to add a home to the Home app
By Christopher Close last updated
The Home app is the command center for your HomeKit accessories and it all starts by creating a home. Here's how!

All Philips Hue smart bulbs to get a big upgrade in 2023, even your existing lights
By Gerald Lynch published
Matter update will simplify having all the different bulbs in your house speak the same language.

Level responds to iPhone smart lock-picking controversy, says only 4% of break-ins use that method anyway
By Oliver Haslam published
Level has responded to claims that its latest smart lock is too easy to pick, saying that only 4% of break-ins are from people picking locks anyway.

This iPhone-powered smart lock can be picked in seconds with worrying ease
By Oliver Haslam published
The new Level Lock+ is a Home Key smart lock, but it's also super easy to pick.
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