HomeKit Authority

02/03/2024

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Buy the Aqara T1M Ceiling light - US - https://geni.us/AqaraT1MUSUK - https://geni.us/AqaraT1M(Affiliate link)Aqara has finally launched the T1M ceiling ligh...

02/03/2024

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Buy the Nanoleaf Skylight- US - https://geni.us/NanoskylightUS(Affiliate link)One years ago at CES 2023, Nanoleaf announced the Skylight with a timeline of c...

03/02/2024

Win this Nanoleaf Essentials smart light strip. UK only
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Win a Nanoleaf smart light strip with Matter and HomeKit support The winner of the raffle will get a brand new Nanoleaf Essentials smart light strip delivered to them

10/01/2024

https://www.homekitauthority.com/u-tec-announce-bolt-nfc-smart-lock-with-homekit-and-home-key-support/

U-Tec a relative unknown smart home manufacturer has announced at CES 2024 a new smart lock that works with HomeKit and Home Key, the Bolt NFC. The Bolt NFC works seamlessly with both Apple HomeKit and Apple HomeKey. This means you can effortlessly unlock it using Siri, the Apple Home app, or a Home...

10/01/2024

https://www.homekitauthority.com/aqara-u200-to-support-apple-homekey/

While not officially revealed at CES 2024, the Aqara U200 first appeared at IFA 2023. Aqara exhibited the U200 at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, confirming its compatibility with HomeKit and HomeKey. The Aqara U200 is a retrofit smart lock designed for European-style locks, akin to opti...

10/01/2024

https://www.homekitauthority.com/tp-link-reveals-video-door-lock-with-homekey-support/

TP-Link revealed its Smart Video Door Lock, the Tapo DL130, during CES 2024. This device is compatible with HomeKit and offers support for seven distinct unlocking methods, including Apple HomeKey. The smart lock incorporates a 2K 5MP integrated video doorbell offering a 180-degree view. Although TP...

09/01/2024

https://www.homekitauthority.com/ces-2024-all-things-homekit/

Welcome to the future of smart living! CES 2024 has once again come around and the smart home is no stranger for the biggest electronics show of the year. As the tech world converges at CES to witness the latest advancements, new HomeKit devices and services have been announced. Let’s dive into th...

09/01/2024

https://www.homekitauthority.com/aqara-announce-new-devices-at-ces-2024/

Aqara is introducing an array of new devices, including a Thread border router-enabled smart plug and the Thread-capable Smart Lock U300. Among the highly anticipated releases are the Aqara M3 hub and Copilot, a new AI app by Aqara. Aqara M3 Hub The Aqara Hub M3, building on its predecessor, the Aqa...

09/01/2024

https://www.homekitauthority.com/roborock-homekit-matter/

At CES 2024, Roborock unveiled its latest range of intelligent home vacuum cleaners, introducing flagship models the S8 MaxV Ultra, S8 Max Ultra, with the former equipped with Matter and Apple Home support. Both models of the the S8 Max series introduces a FlexiArm design for the side brush, leverag...

09/01/2024

https://www.homekitauthority.com/lockly-announces-its-first-home-key-enabled-lock-alongside-a-matter-hub/

At CES 2024, Lockly has announced a new Matter smart lock called the Visage with integrated Wi-Fi. This marks Lockly’s debut to integrate with Apple Home and HomeKey. Additionally Lockly is promising Matter support via its Matter hub for certain existing locks. Although Apple Home will possibly be...

09/01/2024

https://www.homekitauthority.com/nanoleaf-skylight-is-available-to-order/

First showcased at CES 2023 and scooping 8 “Best of CES” awards for product design and innovation, Nanoleaf has finally announced the Skylight is available for preorder with shipping by end of January 2024. Skylight features a flush-mounted modular square design with diffused multi-point lightin...

09/01/2024

https://www.homekitauthority.com/nanoleaf-announce-new-matter-lights-and-orchestrator-software-at-ces-2024/

At CES 2024, Nanoleaf, a leading innovator and designer in smart lighting has announced new colour and lighting experiences for your entire home. The Matter and Apple Home enabled Essentials Matter Smart Multicolour Lightstrip (Indoor), Outdoor String Lights, and Permanent Outdoor Lights. Along with...

09/01/2024

https://www.homekitauthority.com/homey-pro-smart-hub-gets-thread-border-router-update/

In July 2023, Homey Pro initiated the shipment of its smart hub. Announced at CES 2024, Atom, the company behind the smart hub, has rolled out its latest software update, now available for free. This update activates the built-in Thread radio, enhancing the Matter Over Thread support by enabling the...

09/01/2024

https://www.homekitauthority.com/ecovacs-announces-deebot-x2-combo-with-matter-support/

Last year Ecovacs launched the Deebot X2 Omni and now its launching the Ecovacs Deebot X2 Combo, unveiled at CES 2024, combines the exceptional features of the X2 Omni with an added cordless vacuum attachment. Not only that, the X2 Combo will support Matter and of course exposed to Apple Home. Origi...

18/11/2023

Black Friday deals are out

All the HomeKit Black Friday deals in 2022. It's then followed by Cyber Monday, 29th November. A list of all the best HomeKit deals

25/03/2023

The Aqara G4 doorbell review is live

Aqara G4 Smart Doorbell review - The First HomeKit battery powered smart doorbelll

Buy the Aqara G4 doorbell - https://geni.us/AqaraG4D (Affiliate link)One of the most highly anticiptated HomeKit devices is finally here, the Aqara G4 Doorbe...

24/03/2023

Want to win some of the new Yeelight cubes? Head over to my Twitter to enter

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23/01/2023

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Apple this week announced the second generation HomePod to replace the original full size HomePod with improved smart home features. The New HomePod will fea...

23/01/2023

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Apple today announced the second generation HomePod to replace the original full size HomePod with improved smart home features. The New HomePod will feature...

17/01/2023

Eve Motion Review - The First Motion sensor with HomeKit over Thread and Matter support

The Eve Motion is the company's second generation motion sensor that only work until recently with HomeKit Over Thread. However. Eve has opened up its early ...

11/01/2023

Onvis CT3 Door and Window Contact sensor review - HomeKit over Thread

Onvis is jumping onto the Thread bandwagon with an update to its contact sensor, the CT3. The Onvis CT3 door and window contact sensor is as its name implies...

10/01/2023

https://www.homekitauthority.com/meross-matter-smart-plug-available-for-pre-order-in-the-eu/

Meross launched its new Matter smart plug for the US market last month and now the company has announced Matter smart plug for the EU market. The MSS315 is only with EU version, and pre-sale will start on Jan 10th 2023. The first 500 will be sold with 50% off and special launch price of […]

05/01/2023

https://www.homekitauthority.com/aqara-announces-g4-doorbell-p2-presence-sensor-u100-smart-lock-led-strip/

As part of CES 2023, Aqara confirmed its Commitment to delivering effortless, connected home experiences for its millions of users worldwide, Aqara is to expand as they make way in 2023 with an array of fresh smart technologies. From the FP2 Presence sensor, the G4 Doorbell, a new Deadbolt door lock...

05/01/2023

https://www.homekitauthority.com/yeelight-announces-matter-smart-home-devices-at-ces-2023/

Yeelight, a brand in the smart lighting space, announces new products and confirms its integration with Matter. The new products will work with Apple Home and span across its Fun, Home and Pro product lines. Yeelight offers a variety of products for both consumer and professional use. For daily life...

05/01/2023

https://www.homekitauthority.com/its-all-about-matter-for-eve-home-at-ces-2023/

Eve Home, the privacy focused smart home company, is all about Matter at CES 2023. The company has announced that out of the box, Matter versions of its Eve Door & Window, Eve Energy and Eve Motion with Matter arrive in retail at the end of Q1. An Upgrade Kit for existing roller blinds and new […]