Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller gains HomeKit support
Rachio has announced the addition of HomeKit support to its smart sprinkler controller, allowing iOS users to tie the device into the Apple Home …
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Eve Systems announces new HomeKit Light Strip and Power Strip alongside EU Light Switch
Eve Systems is continuing to expand its lineup of HomeKit accessories with the announcement of Eve Light Strip, Eve Power Strip, and a European …
Eve Systems releases second-generation Eve Room HomeKit environment sensor
Eve Systems (formerly Elgato), has released its new version of Eve Room, the second-generation of its HomeKit-compatible room monitoring sensor. Announced earlier this year, …
Ecobee announces Peak Relief feature to cut back on energy bills
Ecobee has announced Peak Relief, a new feature that the company is piloting on its smart thermostats to help users on Time of Use …
Wemo Mini adds direct HomeKit support via software update
Wemo has released a software update for is Wemo Mini smart switch that retroactively adds HomeKit support to the smart plug, CNET reports. What’s …
Elgato rebranding as ‘Eve Systems’ to focus exclusively on smart home products
Elgato has announced that it will be shifting its focus entirely to its Eve smart home product line, rebranding itself as Eve Systems, and …
Elgato announces Eve Aqua smart water controller, Eve Flare portable lamp
Elgato has announced two new HomeKit accessories: Eve Aqua, a smart water controller, and Eve Flare, a portable color LED lamp. Eve Aqua allows …
Philips releases major update to Hue app
Philips has once again overhauled its Hue iOS app, addle ressing a number of user concerns with the prior version and unveiling several user …
GE releases HomeKit-compatible window air conditioner
GE is now shipping its first HomeKit-enabled air conditioner in the U.S. Available exclusively at Lowe’s, the new 8000 BTU air conditioner features “WiFi …
August Apple Watch app now allows untethered Smart Lock control
As we discovered last week, August has released an update to the iPhone and Apple Watch companion app for its August Smart Lock, adding …
Rachio releases Smart Sprinkler Controller and Wireless Flow Meter
Rachio has added some new options to its smart sprinkler lineup with the Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller and Rachio 3 Wireless Flow Meter. …
HomeKit-compatible ecobee Switch+ smart light switch available for pre-order, ships at end of March
The much-hyped ecobee Switch+ smart light switch will be landing in stores on March 26, ecobee President and CEO Stuart Lombard announced at the …
Philips introducing first Hue outdoor lights in July
Philips will release its first outdoor additions to the Hue line in July, the company said today. New luminaries — starting at $30 — can be …
HomePass gives you a place to store all of your HomeKit codes
A handy new app from developer Aaron Pearce aims to address an interesting problem that many advanced HomeKit users have probably run into — keeping …
August begins offering free 24-hour video recording plan for Doorbell Cam
August has announced that it will begin offering a free basic tier to the video recording service for its August Doorbell Cam, allowing all …
Ring video doorbell acquired by Amazon, but still promises HomeKit support is coming
Amazon has acquired the maker of the Ring video doorbell, but in a tweet Ring claims HomeKit support is still on the way. First …
Netgear updates Arlo Baby Camera to make it first HomeKit-compatible baby monitor
Netgear has issued a software update to make its Arlo Baby Camera the first baby monitor to be compatible with Apple’s HomeKit. Updating to …
iDevices releases ‘Instant Switch’ wireless remote wall switch
iDevices has released Instant Switch, a new accessory designed to provide an easily-mountable wall switch for controlling other accessories within the iDevices ecosystem (HomeKit …
