Wait for UWB lock until 2025, first Matter ice maker, Sonos rumors & more on HomeKit Insider
New smart home gear, including the world's first Ultra-Wideband smart lock and a new Matter ice maker, is discussed on the HomeKit Insider Podcast, alongside updates and rumors on other upcoming products.
This episode of HomeKit Insider Podcast discusses recent smart home news. U-tec has released an Ultra-Wideband smart lock, the Ultraloq model, that supports Apple Home but does not have native auto-unlocking. Instead, it supports auto-unlock through the U-tec app. Onvis has released an outdoor motion sensor with Thread support, and Govee has a new ice maker that can be controlled through its app and will receive a Matter update soon. Additionally, Rolling Square is crowdfunding for two new Find My accessories, and there are rumors of new Sonos products. The episode also mentions iOS 18 features, including direct control of Thread smart accessories from the iPhone.
