Eve, the popular HomeKit vendor, has unveiled two long-awaited products: the new Eve Shutter Switch and the next generation of , a portable, HomeKit-compatible LED lamp. The Eve Shutter Switch is only available in select European markets, while the Eve Flare is available in the US as well. more… The post Eve releases Eve Shutter Switch and a next-gen Eve Flare with Thread support appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Jennifer Tuohy once again joins the Homekit Insider podcast to talk about the latest in smart home news, including Matter.HomeKit InsiderThe news was light this week with the topic of Matter being central to the episode. Your hosts go through recent Matter issues, new Thread firmware arriving to Apple devices, and how both Apple and Google devices can co-exist. Read more...

Since early 2020, I’ve used as my primary security system. I’ve discussed it a number of times in past editions of HomeKit Weekly, but I continue to get emails asking if I am still using it, etc. I wanted to take an opportunity to update my review, discuss how I am using it in my new house, and where I’d like it to go in the future. more… The post HomeKit Weekly: abode security system in 2023 – Still the best for HomeKit? appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Smart home company is out with a handy new device today that makes a wide variety of air conditioners and heat pumps intelligent with HomeKit connectivity and more. The Smart AC Controller installs in just 10 minutes and allows you to control your air conditioner with Siri, the Home app on iPhone along with Alexa and Google Home support at an affordable price. more… The post Netatmo launches Smart AC Controller for window, portable, split units plus heat pumps appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Half a year after its debut, the continues to stand out amongst the competition for its unique, minimalistic design, and ease of installation. Level Home’s smart lock is also one of just a handful of smart locks that support Apple Home Key – a feature introduced with iOS 15 that allows for NFC control via an Apple Watch or iPhone. Is this Level Lock+ the best smart lock for users knee-deep in the Apple ecosystem? Watch my hands-on video review for the details. more… The post Level Lock+ long-term review – the connected lock that doesn’t try to outsmart you [Video] appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Matter has the promise of finally uniting the smart home under one standard, and slowly, that promise is coming to reality. Currently, Google is rolling out an update to its Nest Thermostat that adds support for Matter and allows the thermostat to be linked with Apple HomeKit. Here’s how it works. more… The post How to set up the Nest Thermostat with Apple HomeKit via Matter appeared first on 9to5Mac.