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45 articlesThe latest tech news, updates, and in-depth coverage about SmartHome — curated by the Blip Tech team.
Apple's New HomeOS: The Smart Home Control Center You've Been Waiting For
Apple is reportedly on the brink of launching homeOS, a revolutionary new software platform designed to transform smart home control with advanced features and seamless integration.
HomeKit Setup Simplified: Tap-to-Pair and Multi-Device QR Codes Arrive with Matter 1.4.1 Update
Simplifying smart home setups: The latest Matter standard update introduces tap-to-pair and multi-device QR codes, making HomeKit device configuration faster and easier.
Matter 1.4.1: Streamlining Smart Home Setup with Enhanced Features
The latest update to Matter 1.4.1 brings streamlined smart home setup, including easier terms and conditions agreement, support for multiple device setup, and NFC tag integration.
Simplify Smart Home Setup with Matter’s Multi-Device QR Codes and NFC Tags
Matter's latest update introduces multi-device QR codes and NFC support to simplify smart home setup, making it easier than ever to integrate devices across different ecosystems.
Apple's Smart Home Hub Launch Likely Sliding to 2026 Amid Siri Delays
Apple's highly anticipated smart home hub may face a significant delay, potentially pushing its launch to 2026 due to ongoing engineering challenges with Siri.
Nest Reimagined: The Future of Google Home Ecosystem Unveiled
The Nest brand is no more as Google transitions fully to the Google Home ecosystem, unveiling new partnerships and products that signal a shift in smart home strategy.
Google Nest Hints at Exciting New Home Devices on the Horizon
Google Nest hints at new 'helpful home devices' on the horizon, despite discontinuing older models like the Nest Protect and Nest x Yale Lock.
SwitchBot Enhances Smart Home Ecosystem with Expanded Home Assistant Support and Seamless HomeKit Integration
SwitchBot enhances smart home flexibility with expanded Home Assistant support, making it easier for HomeKit users to integrate over 45 devices via Matter.
Smart Home Evolution: From Siri Delays to Robotic Vacuums in iOS 18.4
Dive into the latest smart home trends with HomeKit Insider, including a groundbreaking smart kitchen device, the future of Matter integration, and robotic vacuums in the Home app.
Apple's Smart Home Hub Project Faces Delays as Siri Capabilities Fall Behind Schedule
Apple's smart home hub, rumored to debut in March, has been postponed due to delays with new Siri capabilities, while an internal testing program for select employees is now underway.
Apple's Home Hub: Employee Testing Paves the Way for 2025 Smart Home Revolution
Apple's highly anticipated Home Hub, rumored to debut in 2025, is reportedly undergoing real-world testing by select employees, hinting at a big push into smart home technology.
Transform Your Living Room into a Smart Security Hub with Abode’s New Apple TV App
DIY smart home security leader Abode brings seamless control and monitoring to Apple TV, letting users manage their system from the comfort of their couch.
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