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Stringent Apple HomeKit certification cause of slow market acceptance, report claimsAccording to a report on Monday, the slow pace at which devices compatible with Apple's HomeKit are trickling in can be attributed to last-minute sec…
... is requiring hardware makers adopt HomeKit-certified chipsets and specialized ... boast HomeKit certification. AppleInsider did discover remote access relay functionality for HomeKit ... Express, for example. Apple's HomeKit initiative has faced substantial ... -
HomeKit market held back by Apple's high encryption demands - reportThe slow trickle of HomeKit-compatible accessories is reportedly linked to a high level of encryption mandated by Apple, said to be generating unusua…
... in prototype Bluetooth products. HomeKit encryption standards require that ... HomeKit accessory maker with Bluetooth products. Other obstacles are allegedly hampering HomeKit development as well. Forbes' sources said that HomeKit ... -
Apple removes Nest Learning Thermostat from online, retail stores in potential HomeKit pushA pair of reports this week made note of Apple's apparent decision to remove Google's Nest Learning Thermostat from its online and brick-and-mortar s…
... smart home devices compatible with HomeKit available for purchase. The ... the smart home space with HomeKit, an iOS-based framework ... ecobee3, the world's first HomeKit-enabled thermostat. Nest Labs ... products are not compatible with HomeKit they do work with ... -
Philips at work on Hue Bridge to connect Hue lights to Apple's HomeKitPhilips is preparing to launch a device called the Hue Bridge, apprarently designed to link current Hue products with Apple's HomeKit platform, accor…
... Hue products with Apple's HomeKit platform, according to a ... Only a relative trickle of HomeKit accessories have made it ... the technology, for instance enabling HomeKit control using only an Apple ... Apple TV does have some HomeKit functionality, but only in ... -
Apple's HomeKit gets support from MediaTek via IoT chip SDKs aimed at appliances, small devicesFabless chip designer MediaTek has joined Broadcom, Marvell and Texas Instruments in releasing support for HomeKit, Apple's "Internet of Things" spec…
... first Apple HomeKit partner to deliver a HomeKit compliant SDK ... HomeKit, shortly before being acquired by Avago. HomeKit ... HomeKit Triggers On its HomeKit developer page, Apple notes, "HomeKit ... support Apple's HomeKit Accessory Protocol. HomeKit apps enable ... -
New Philips Hue Bridge brings support for Apple HomeKit, Siri voice controlPhilips on Monday officially debuted its second-generation Hue Bridge which, through compatibility with Apple's HomeKit protocol and Siri, acts as a …
... through compatibility with Apple's HomeKit protocol and Siri, acts ... more. With support for HomeKit and other connected home ... Philips Hue with Apple HomeKit, we are broadening people' ... In order to be considered HomeKit-compliant, hardware makers must ... -
August debuts Apple HomeKit-enabled Smart Lock, Kwikset unveils Kevo Plus Internet-connected bridgeTwo major players in the "smart lock" segment introduced new hardware this week with August unveiling a connected doorbell with camera, programmable …
... camera, programmable keypad and a HomeKit-enabled version of its door ... lock solution with an upgraded HomeKit enabled version capable of accepting ... website. August Smart Lock with HomeKit support sells for $229, the ... -
Apple removes HomeKit-incompatible devices from online storeIn what could be a move to push the first-party HomeKit connected home protocol, Apple has seemingly stopped online sales of incompatible devices mad…
... to push the first-party HomeKit connected home protocol, Apple has ... not directly support Apple's HomeKit protocol. For example, Kwikset's ... not support HomeKit or Siri commands, a new HomeKit-enabled version was ... -
Open source HomeBridge links 3rd-party smart home devices like Nest to Apple's HomeKitUsers looking to connect their existing smart home setup to Apple's HomeKit ecosystem can turn to Homebridge, an open-source tool that brings voice c…
... by emulating the iOS HomeKit API through user-contributed ... using Homebridge to connect with HomeKit is integration with Siri, ... central hub to control multiple HomeKit-connected smart devices, which ... connect their system to HomeKit. Last month, Apple began ... -
What's next for Apple in 2016: a focus on HomeKit, Apple Pay & Maps ecosystemsIn 2015, Apple dramatically enhanced its ability to make money, and at the same time incrementally dismantled the profit engines of its competitors, …
... . That includes HomeKit, Apple Pay and Maps. HomeKit While not ... HomeKit are consistently excellent. If it doesn't strictly manage HomeKit ... with HomeKit. This could greatly simply the setup of HomeKit' ... in developing their own HomeKit app from scratch. Compare ... -
Researchers use Apple Watch to pilot drone, control HomeKit Hue lamps via hand gesturesEngineering students at Taiwan's National Chung Hsing University demonstrated a clever use of the motion sensors in Apple Watch to interpret hand ges…
... alternatively turn on Philips Hue HomeKit lamps using a clap, then ... Sphero robotic toy and control HomeKit-capable devices. "Previously we've ... -
Honeywell debuts Lyric Round thermostat for HomeKit, Polar ships iPhone-compatible Balance smartscaHoneywell on Monday announced a new HomeKit-ready thermostat, the Lyric Round, while Polar launched an iPhone-connected weight scale, the Balance.<br…
... on Monday announced a new HomeKit-ready thermostat, the Lyric Round ... Round is Honeywell's first HomeKit-compatible device. The product connects ... -
Hunter debuts first HomeKit-connected ceiling fansAdding to the blitz of CES announcements building on the success of Apple's product ecosystem, Hunter Fan Company on Monday revealed two Wi-Fi enable…
... Apple's internet of things HomeKit protocol. Hunter plans to ... feature Wi-Fi technology and HomeKit support for smart home ... fans can be triggered using HomeKit's geolocation functions or ... like connected thermostats and other HomeKit-capable devices to deliver ... -
Grid Connect, iHome & iDevices debut new Apple HomeKit accessoriesA trio of companies -- Grid Connect, iHome, and iDevices -- announced new HomeKit accessories on Tuesday, including power outlets, switches, and clim…
... , iHome, and iDevices -- announced new HomeKit accessories on Tuesday, including power ... however be linked to other HomeKit devices by way of Scenes ... -
Kwikset Premis lock, Elgato outlet & light switch to launch with Apple HomeKit supportThis year's CES saw a burgeoning smart home device market pick up steam thanks in part to widely available infrastructure protocols like Apple's iOS-…
... the introduction Premis, a HomeKit-enabled deadbolt with built ... Premis will be competing other HomeKit-compatible smart locks like ... from indoor environments. Boasting HomeKit support, Eve Energy can ... control center for other HomeKit devices, meaning users can ... -
First Alert debuts IP camera, HomeKit-enabled Onelink products including, fire alarm, environment mFirst Alert showed off a handful of Wi-Fi-connected Onelink products at CES Showstoppers on Wednesday, including HomeKit-enabled devices like a safe,…
... Showstoppers on Wednesday, including HomeKit-enabled devices like a ... room lights. In addition, HomeKit offers easy hardware provisioning ... and integrates with other HomeKit hardware. First Alert expects ... will be updated with HomeKit compatibility. The unit is ... -
Elgato brings Apple HomeKit-enabled Eve Energy smartplug to US [u]Elgato on Tuesday announced that one of its HomeKit accessories, the Eve Energy smartplug, is now finally available stateside, following an earlier d…
... announced that one of its HomeKit accessories, the Eve Energy smartplug ... can be combined into broader HomeKit "scenes" with other devices, though ... -
The best Apple-approved HomeKit smart home accessories you can buy right nowApple's HomeKit framework provides developers with a platform to build hardware and software solutions that make controlling your home easy and secur…
... theater functions, Apple's HomeKit framework aims at ... use HomeKit APIs to build applications that communicate with HomeKit ... requirement have delayed several HomeKit-enabled products from ... capabilities. Using Bluetooth, the HomeKit-enabled deadbolt allows users ... -
Review: Elgato's Eve Energy smartplug is easy to use, but highlights HomeKit's flawsElgato's Eve Energy smartplug is a perfectly serviceable home automation product, but in some ways it proves that Apple's HomeKit platform still has …
... scan a label to complete HomeKit pairing. At that point the ... you can't control any HomeKit devices away from home unless ... automation, much as with other HomeKit products. This where the Eve ... just a fundamental problem with HomeKit at the moment, however. Many ... -
Second-gen August Smart Lock with Apple HomeKit support now shippingThe newly launched August Smart Lock includes support for Apple's HomeKit, allowing users to lock, unlock and check the status of their door lock wit…
... customers on Thursday. Integrated HomeKit support means users can ... compatible with third-party HomeKit apps including Insteon+, Lutron, ... are asking for, including HomeKit integration and support ... The original model without HomeKit support remains available for ... -
AppleInsider podcast talks the future of HomeKit, hedge funds and AAPL, India, plus 'iPhone 7'This week on the <em>AppleInsider</em> podcast, we talk about Google's new Home speaker announced at I/O 2016 and what it could mean for Apple's Siri…
... for Apple's Siri and HomeKit. Plus, we discuss Fitbit's ... hardware takes on Apple's HomeKit and Siri I/O 2016 ... -
Philips' HomeKit compatible Hue white ambiance bulbs now for salePhilips on Monday announced immediate availability of Hue White Ambiance bulbs and starter kits, an addition to the company's smart light bulb lineup…
... of integrating with Apple's HomeKit smart home framework. As the ... home solutions, including Apple's HomeKit. Philips Hue White Ambiance goes ... -
Review: Philips Hue White Ambiance kit delivers bang for the buck in HomeKit lightingPhilips' latest entry into the Hue smartbulb line should strike a good balance between cost and features for most people, even if there are some roug…
... app, Web portal, and Siri/HomeKit support, users can create complex ... -
Apple debuts 'Home' app for HomeKit device controlApple introduced a dedicated "Home" iOS app at its Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, finally introducing a manual control interface for Home…
... a manual control interface for HomeKit accessories to iPhone, iPad and ... , users were forced to access HomeKit-enabled hardware via Siri commands ... with and feeding commands to HomeKit devices. Home sports Lock Screen ... -
Apple's iOS 10 makes iPad a 'Home Hub,' expands HomeKit appliance supportApple is getting serious about HomeKit. Two years after introducing the automated home platform on iOS 8, the company this week announced new support…
... getting serious about HomeKit. Two years after introducing ... support document covering general HomeKit setup and methods for ... is either shipping a HomeKit-enabled product or has ... HomeKit appliances directly into new homes. The decision to integrate with HomeKit ... -
Inside iOS 10: Apple simplifies HomeKit control with dedicated Home appAnswering a long-running demand, Apple has introduced a dedicated Home app with iOS 10, giving people a central location to manage and control their …
... manage and control their HomeKit accessories. While HomeKit devices have always had ... on at sunset. Unlike some HomeKit apps, Home will work not ... -
Apple's HomeKit smarthome platform picks up new device types & controlsEven though it was first announced in 2014, Apple's HomeKit is only now starting to establish a solid foothold in the home automation market. The pla…
... , and conditioners/heaters. Previously HomeKit could only control air ... , was doorbells and cameras. HomeKit-ready doorbells will support ... bodes well for other HomeKit-enabled security systems. Users ... the ability to control HomeKit accessories through Siri. ... -
AppleInsider podcast talks iOS 10, Thunderbolt displays, HomeKit, moreThis week on the <em>AppleInsider</em> podcast, Neil and Victor discuss rumors, the lack of iOS 10 beta 2, iPhone at 9 years, the Thunderbolt Display…
... : How we produce the podcast HomeKit: What can it do right ... -
iDevices HomeKit accessories add Amazon Alexa voice controlThe Siri-friendly iDevices stable of smart home gadgets has now been enhanced with Amazon Alexa compatibility, giving users more flexibility in voice…
... flexibility in voice control options. Homekit- and now Alexa-compatible devices ... app allows for control of HomeKit-compatible products with no hub ... 121MB of storage space. Full HomeKit compatibility requires iOS 8.1 ... -
Why Alphabet's Nest doesn't (and probably won't ever) support Apple's HomeKitThe Nest smart home thermometer, designed by one of the 'fathers of the iPod' Tony Fadell, was on sale shortly after its debut at Apple retail stores…
... automation system public. Dubbed HomeKit, the system allows users ... of Siri control to HomeKit allows for complicated sequences ... 's HomeKit is a proprietary solution called "HomeKit Accessory Protocol" ... other using Bluetooth. All HomeKit-compatible devices must ...
