An update to the Matter standard will make it much easier to set up HomeKit-compatible smart home devices. In particular, it should make tap-to-pair a far more common feature, rather than something ...

The new Matter standard has gotten off to a slow start, no question about it. But if you want to be reminded of what Matter promised to smart home users in the first place, try this trick: add your ...

When it comes to building out a HomeKit environment, I always look for products that do more than one thing. The Aqara G2H Pro checks a lot of boxes. It’s a HomeKit Secure Video camera, but it also ...

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...

Not everything has to be Matter-compatible. One version of the Meross Smart Plug Mini isn't, and still allows you to control nearly any appliance in your HomeKit setup within a small and light design.

Have you ever wished you could light up a room just by walking in? Well, aside from relying on your sparkling personality, smart home devices are perfect for this, and they are simple to set up on ...

[[federico]] For the past few weeks, Silvia and I have been discussing an upgrade to our wireless setup at home, which includes a variety of home accessories (HomeKit devices and Amazon Echo speakers) ...

Wellness starts at home, and with HomeKit your living room can do more to help you feel your best. Here's what you need to truly make the most of Apple's smart home technology. With Apple HomeKit, ...

The Eve Outdoor Cam offers easy setup within the Apple Home app thanks to its native HomeKit integrations. The requirement of iCloud+ for recordings (which are hit-or-miss anyway) is a pretty big ...

Smart home accessory maker Aqara recently released the HomeKit-enabled Smart Lock U100 with support for Apple's Home Key feature. Home Key is an iOS 15 feature that's still in the process of being ...