Keep an eye on everything: AQARA Camera Hub G5 Pro with Homekit in the test

Keep an eye on everything: AQARA Camera Hub G5 Pro with Homekit in the test

If you are looking for a camera for your home or apartment, you have a lot of choice as a Apple user. The new top model of the Chinese Smart Home specialist Aqara, the Camera Hub G5 Pro, tries to dance at several weddings: The not exactly small camera supports both the in-house storage system … Read more

TVOS 26: Homekit out, home pure – for the sake of brand management

TVOS 26: Homekit out, home pure - for the sake of brand management

Is Apple plans to rename or clarify its smart home system? In the fifth Developer Beta of TVOS 26, which was published last week, Apple has deleted information on HomeKit and instead relies on the term Apple Home. Apple may want to reduce a confusion of terms here – with both terms being used since … Read more

Old Homekit architecture: Apple plans compulsory change

Old Homekit architecture: Apple plans compulsory change

New Homekit architecture? Was that what? Yes, actually with iOS 16.4, users should move to an improved basis of Apple’s smart home system. However, not everyone did that. With iOS 18.6 it now looks like the end of the old system is approaching. However, there were indications in earlier iOS-18 versions that Apple begins forced … Read more

Epson projectors get Homekit and AirPlay 2

Epson projectors get Homekit and AirPlay 2

The Japanese office device manufacturer Epson subsequently made a number of its products fit for Apple ecosystems. Overall, a dozen devices can now be addressed with HomeKit and AirPlay 2 using an update. Some models have already mastered both procedures ex works, the company announced in a press release. One wants to improve the convenience … Read more

Arlo cameras get homekit, but not encrypted

Arlo cameras get homekit, but not encrypted

The smart home provider Arloknown for his security solutions, several of his cameras made compatible with Apple’s Homekit. Firmware updates are available for the “latest” cameras, writes The blog The Ambient. These are the essential models of the second generation. Apple users had been waiting for a corresponding update since the devices were available; It … Read more