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Apple Working to Expand HomeKit

Apple is working to revamp HomeKit amid a new push into the smart home market, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

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In a report that detailed the impending launch of next-generation Apple TV and HomePod mini models, as well as Apple's all-new smart home hub, Gurman said that the company is developing broader smart-home ecosystem software for its devices.

Apple apparently plans to expand the ‌HomeKit‌ platform with support for new categories of connected products. The company is also said to be working with third-party manufacturers on new devices designed for the Siri AI-powered smart home platform.

The new Apple TV, HomePod mini, and smart home hub are set to be introduced on Tuesday, October 13, Gurman claims.

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Top Rated Comments

5 weeks ago
Just making the existing HomeKit work well first would be a good start……
Score: 19 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Radeon85 Avatar
5 weeks ago
It's about time they expanded the categories drastically. My Netatmo weather station is one of those devices that has integrated the rain gauge and wind gauge into HomeKit, but HomeKit doesn't have a clue what to do with it, so it just sits there as unsupported.

HomeKit is such a neglected product. It would be nice if HomeKit would read the data.



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Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Selena Agna Avatar
5 weeks ago
How often do they want to revamp this thing?

Why does Apple think they have to offer a mediocre software solution for every single use case?
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
SalisburySam Avatar
5 weeks ago
Will it reduce/eliminate the number of devices that go “No Response” all too frequently?
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
k1121j Avatar
5 weeks ago
Im excited about this I really like the Home app and im glad they are looking to improve it.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
aorr Avatar
5 weeks ago
Just use Home Assistant on a Pi. The options and customization are well worth the learning curve.
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