iOS 27 Beta 2, Apple Hardware Rumours & Philips Hue

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   S1 · E27 · 31 Jul 2026 · 3 min

   Apple’s New Home Hardware, SwitchBot & Nanoleaf

   🍎 Apple’s biggest smart home push in years is almost here. According to a new Bloomberg report, Apple is preparing to launch a brand-new Home Hub, alongside refreshed Apple TV and HomePod mini models. We look at what this could mean for the future of Apple Home. 🌀 SwitchBot has unveiled the new Battery Circulator Fan 2 Pro, bringing Matter over Wi-Fi and battery-powered smart cooling to Apple Home users. 💡 Nanoleaf has announced its new Smart LED Monitor Stand, combining a premium monitor r...

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   S1 · E26 · 24 Jul 2026 · 3 min

   iOS 27 Beta 4 Gets Smarter & Aqara Power Plug H2

   iOS 27 Public Beta 2 and Developer Beta 4 continue refining Apple Intelligence inside Apple Home, with clearer camera descriptions, recognition of doorbell presses and AI notifications beginning to appear. Plus, Aqara launches the Power Plug H2 in the UK and Europe. applehome Authority Links Watch on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on XFollow on TikTok

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   S1 · E25 · 17 Jul 2026 · 3 min

   iOS 27 Public Beta is Here + New HomeKit Over Thread Device

   🍎 iOS 27 Public Beta is now available, bringing Apple’s biggest Apple Home update in years to everyone. We cover what it means for Apple Home users, the key new features, and whether it’s worth installing. 💧 Airversa has announced a new smart humidifier with native Apple Home over Thread support, with Matter compatibility planned in a future update. applehome Authority Links Watch on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on XFollow on TikTok

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   S1 · E24 · 10 Jul 2026 · 3 min

   iOS 27 Beta 3, Apple Intelligence & Govee

   iOS 27 Beta 3 brings improved Apple Home stability, better Home Hub update management and refinements to energy monitoring. Apple also confirms a 2TB iCloud+ requirement for new Apple Intelligence Home features, while Govee expands its Matter-compatible outdoor lighting lineup. applehome Authority Links Watch on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on XFollow on TikTok

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   S1 · E23 · 3 Jul 2026 · 3 min

   HomeKit Secure Video 4K, SwitchBot & New Nanoleaf Lighting

   We take a closer look at Apple’s rebuilt HomeKit Secure Video architecture and why the arrival of 4K doesn’t mean every existing camera will automatically support it. Plus, SwitchBot and Nanoleaf expand their Matter-compatible ceiling lighting ranges. 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 · E17 · 22 May 2026 · 3 min

    Govee TV Backlight 3 & WWDC Expectations

    Govee launches the TV Backlight 3 with a dual-camera system, 24 lighting zones, RGBWIC lighting and Matter support. With WWDC approaching, we also discuss what Apple Home users should be looking for, including better automations and expanded camera capabilities.