HomeKit News https://www.ilounge.com/news/homekit All things iPod, iPhone, iPad and Beyond Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:24:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.7 https://www.ilounge.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ilounge-favicon-96x96.png HomeKit News https://www.ilounge.com/news/homekit 32 32 Robot vacuum control feature headed on HomeKit next year https://www.ilounge.com/news/homekit/robot-vacuum-control-feature-headed-on-homekit-next-year Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:24:01 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=383983 Apple has updated its Home app page to show the robot vacuum control function that will come out in 2025. Once the feature goes live, users can add the command to have a robot vacuum activated within the HomeKit scenes and automation. They can also ask Siri for the vacuum to go to a specific […]

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]]> The Kasa Apple HomeKit Smart Light Switch is 28% Off https://www.ilounge.com/news/homekit/the-kasa-apple-homekit-smart-light-switch-is-28-off Fri, 27 Oct 2023 02:10:10 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=365783 Automate how you turn your lights on and off with an intuitive, easy-to-install light switch from Kasa. Today, the Kasa Smart Light Switch KS200 model is down to just $17.99 from its original price of $25 on Amazon. The KS200 is HomeKit supported, which means the smart switch integrates seamlessly with your Apple ecosystem. For […]

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]]> Upgrade to Better Door and Window Security with Meross Products at 30% Off https://www.ilounge.com/news/homekit/upgrade-to-better-door-and-window-security-with-meross-products-at-30-off Sat, 05 Aug 2023 10:16:09 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=362264 You can’t put a price on home security especially when it comes to peace of mind. Today, the Meross Smart HomeKit Wi-Fi Door and Window Sensor is down to just $22.35 from its original price of $33 on Amazon. Put in the coupon code 8NFXSINT and tick the on-page coupon to see the price change. […]

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]]> Automate Your Appliances and Devices with a Pair of Discounted Meross WiFi Dual Smart Outlets https://www.ilounge.com/news/homekit/automate-your-appliances-and-devices-with-a-pair-of-discounted-meross-wifi-dual-smart-outlets Sat, 17 Jun 2023 13:36:19 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=360196 A smart plug is an easy way to add to your smart home. Today, the two-pack Meross WiFi Dual Smart Outlet is down to just $19.99 from its original price of $30 on Amazon. Just click or tap the on-page coupon for the discount. The dual smart plugs integrate nicely into your HomeKit ecosystem. It […]

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]]> Smartify Your Home with the Discounted Meross Dual Outlet HomeKit Smart Plug https://www.ilounge.com/news/homekit/smartify-your-home-with-the-discounted-meross-dual-outlet-homekit-smart-plug Wed, 31 May 2023 15:38:07 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=358884 Smart plugs that work with Apple HomeKit means you can automate and control essential appliances and electronics wirelessly. Today, the Meross Dual Outlet Smart Plug is down to just $11.99 from its original price of $17 on Amazon. Turning a wall outlet or extension is as easy as 1-2-3 with the Dual Smart Outlet. Each […]

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]]> The Ecobee HomeKit-Enabled SmartThermostat is Now Only $190 https://www.ilounge.com/news/homekit/the-ecobee-homekit-enabled-smartthermostat-is-now-only-190 Mon, 01 May 2023 12:24:57 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=357560 Ecobee is a household name when it comes to smart thermostats. Unlock the benefits and automation of having a smart thermostat at a discount- today, the is down to just $189.99 from its original price of $220 on Amazon. Save on costs and recoup the price of the smart thermostat for cooling and heating. The […]

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]]> Apple publishes iOS 16.2 HomeKit troubleshooting guide https://www.ilounge.com/news/homekit/apple-publishes-ios-162-homekit-troubleshooting-guide Tue, 27 Dec 2022 10:35:08 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=352237 Apple today has uploaded a new support document telling users what they can do if their HomeKit is not working with iOS 16.2. On an iPad or iPhone running iOS 16.2, Apple says that users may not be able to accept an invitation or access a home within the Home app. In this case, it’s […]

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]]> Security researcher shares HomeKit security bug https://www.ilounge.com/news/homekit/security-researcher-shares-homekit-security-bug Sun, 02 Jan 2022 19:15:40 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=335191 A vulnerability in HomeKit has recently been discovered, and one that involves long device names. Trevor Spiniolas shared a vulnerability in iOS HomeKit to Apple August 2021, particularly an incident where a device name has a ‘long string’, or around 500,000 characters. When this happens, iPadOS and iOS devices can be rendered unusable and rebooted. […]

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]]> Aqara HomeKit accessories launch on Apple online Europe https://www.ilounge.com/news/homekit/aqara-homekit-accessories-launch-on-apple-online-europe Sat, 24 Jul 2021 11:12:21 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=326839 Apple has recently announced that select Aqara products are now available to buy on several Apple Store online regions, including the UK, Spain, Italy, Germany and France. Aqara products initially launched in Apple Stores in Macao, Hong Kong and China but has long since expanded to other areas. Some of the introduced items are sensors […]

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]]> New Bravia TV series will have HomeKit and AirPlay support https://www.ilounge.com/news/homekit/new-bravia-tv-series-will-have-homekit-and-airplay-support Mon, 11 Jan 2021 21:39:33 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=101659 Sony has announced that its newest line of smart TVs will have AirPlay and HomeKit support. The Bravia XR TV models will have a Cognitive Processor, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for a truly customized sound and picture experience. Apple users will be happy to know that the Bravia TVs will support AirPlay and HomeKit […]

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]]> Roku devices and 4K TVs to get HomeKit and AirPlay 2 support https://www.ilounge.com/news/homekit/roku-devices-and-4k-tvs-to-get-homekit-and-airplay-2-support Wed, 30 Sep 2020 21:47:56 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=96068 Roku recently announced that HomeKit and AirPlay 2 will be arriving on several of their devices and 4K TVs as a free update. This is set to be introduced later this year. The addition of HomeKit allows users to control their TVs via the Home app on Mac, iPad and iPhone. AirPlay 2 enables streaming […]

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]]> LG brings back HomeKit and AirPlay 2 support for its 2018 TVs https://www.ilounge.com/news/homekit/lg-brings-back-homekit-and-airplay-2-support-for-its-2018-tvs Tue, 08 Sep 2020 18:15:35 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=94874 LG announces that it will continue to bring HomeKit and AirPlay 2 support on select 2018 TVs. The Apple TV app has seen integration in several TV sets that were made in 2018. In line with this, the company mentioned that HomeKit and AirPlay 2 will be introduced later this year. LG did a 360-degree […]

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