Apple will be killing off its original Apple Home architecture on February 10, and it won't matter if you're on old software. Do this to upgrade HomeKit and keep your
Apple will be killing off its original Apple Home architecture on February 10, and it won't matter if you're on old software. Do this to upgrade HomeKit and keep your smart home devices running normally.

Smartphone screen showing Apple Home app Updates page, announcing Home Upgrade Available with improved architecture, Learn More link, and HomePod automatic updates toggle switched on against orange background
You really should upgrade your Apple Home, if you haven't already.

In May 2025, Apple said it will be cutting support for its original Apple Home architecture as part of what was known as iOS 19, now iOS 26. After postponing it in November, Apple is now preparing to shut off the architecture on February 10, 2026.

Home users have had plenty of time to upgrade the architecture already, but now it's down to the wire. By the end of the day on Tuesday, February 10, support for the older architecture will end, while the newer architecture will continue as usual.


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