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   S1 · E22 · 26 Jun 2026 · 3 min

   iOS 27 Beta 2, Apple Hardware Rumours & Philips Hue

   iOS 27 Beta 2 brings more refinements to Apple Home, while discoveries inside tvOS 27 add credibility to rumours surrounding new Apple TV and HomePod hardware. Apple also raises prices across its home lineup, and Philips Hue prepares for simultaneous Zigbee and Matter-over-Thread support. applehome Authority Links Watch on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on XFollow on TikTok

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   S1 · E21 · 19 Jun 2026 · 3 min

   Matter 1.6, Thread Tools & Schlage Sense Pro

   Matter 1.6 arrives with NFC commissioning and Joint Fabric among its new capabilities. The Thread Group releases Thread Tools in beta to provide better insight into Thread networks, while Schlage prepares to launch the Sense Pro with UWB, Apple Home Key and Matter over Thread. applehome Authority Links Watch on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on XFollow on TikTok

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   S1 · E20 · 12 Jun 2026 · 3 min

   WWDC special, iOS 27 Beta 1, Siri AI, cameras and the missing Apple hardware

   Everything Apple Home: WWDC 2026, 4K Cameras, Energy Monitoring & Where’s the Hardware? 👀 This week on Everything Apple Home, we’re breaking down everything Apple announced for Apple Home at WWDC 2026. 📹 4K video support for Apple Home cameras 🧠 Advanced video analysis powered by Apple Intelligence 🔍 Natural language search across camera recordings 🔔 Smarter, continuously updating camera notifications ⚡ Energy monitoring arrives in Apple Home 🏠 Faster and simpler device setup 🤖 AI...

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   S1 · E19 · 5 Jun 2026 · 3 min

   Apple Home at WWDC special

   WWDC is almost here, and if the rumours are true, Apple could be about to deliver the biggest Siri upgrade in its history. For Apple Home users, that could mean far more than just a smarter voice assistant. Imagine creating automations using natural language, a Home app that learns your routines, intelligent suggestions based on your location and habits, and a smart home that actually understands context instead of relying on timers and fixed triggers. applehome Authority Links Watch on You...

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   S1 · E18 · 29 May 2026 · 3 min

   The New Siri, WWDC & Aqara U500

   Reports point to Apple unveiling the biggest Siri overhaul in its history at WWDC, including a rebuilt AI model, personal context, on-screen awareness and natural-language Shortcuts. We consider what those technologies could eventually mean for Apple Home automations, plus Aqara launches its U500 smart lock range in the UK. applehome Authority Links Watch on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on XFollow on TikTok

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   S1 · E16 · 17 May 2026 · 3 min

   SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro & eufy Omni S2

   SwitchBot brings 3D structured-light facial recognition to the Lock Vision Pro alongside palm vein recognition, fingerprints, NFC and Matter over Wi-Fi. Plus, eufy’s flagship Omni S2 arrives in the UK and Europe with 30,000Pa suction, HydroJet 2.0 mopping and Matter support. applehome Authority Links Watch on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on XFollow on TikTok

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   S1 · E15 · 10 May 2026 · 3 min

   Aqara W200 Multi-Sensor Update, IKEA Matter 1.4 & SwitchBot Fan

   Aqara expands the W200 with multi-sensor temperature support, while IKEA updates its BILRESA remote to Matter 1.4. We also look at SwitchBot’s new Circulator Fan and whether its smart features justify its premium price. applehome Authority Links Watch on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on XFollow on TikTok

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   S1 · E14 · 3 May 2026 · 3 min

   Dreame L60 Series & Govee Ceiling Light Ultra

   Dreame launches four L60 Series robot vacuums with up to 35,000Pa suction, 100°C mop self-cleaning and Matter support across the range. Plus, Govee’s Ceiling Light Ultra combines a 616-LED matrix, 5,000-lumen output and Matter integration with advanced animated lighting. applehome Authority Links Watch on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on XFollow on TikTok

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   S1 · E13 · 26 Apr 2026 · 3 min

   Dreame Smart Locks, DJI ROMO Matter & Govee Table Lamp

   Dreame enters the US smart lock market with the NAVO A10 and Apple-focused Safio Lock Turbo Lite, including Matter and Apple Home Key options. DJI’s ROMO robot vacuums gain Matter certification, while Govee launches the rechargeable Table Lamp Classic with Matter and Apple Home support. applehome Authority Links Watch on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on XFollow on TikTok

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    S1 · E12 · 19 Apr 2026 · 3 min

    Govee Lightwall, ECOVACS X12 & SwitchBot Bot

    Govee introduces its portable Lightwall with Matter support, although some of its advanced lighting controls remain unavailable inside Apple Home. ECOVACS launches the DEEBOT X12 OmniCyclone with Apple Home support, and SwitchBot updates its original Bot with a rechargeable battery. applehome Authority Links Watch on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on XFollow on TikTok