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Wemo Mini Adds HomeKit Support Via Software Update, No Hub Required

Oliver Haslam·July 20, 2018

The great thing about Apple's HomeKit home automation platform is that now devices can be made to support it via nothing more than a software update. That's exactly what has happened today, with Belkin's Wemo Mini smart plug now HomeKit-capable. Owners of the plug can install the Wemo iOS app and update the device's software in order to connect it directly to the Home app, making it available for existing scenes and capable of Siri support without the need for Belkin's Wemo Bridge.

Sonos Speakers Get AirPlay 2 Support Via Software Update

Oliver Haslam·July 12, 2018

If you're the owner of some specific Sonos speakers, then today is a good day for you as AirPlay 2 support comes to compatible Sonos speakers via a free software update.

HomePod 11.4.1 Firmware Update Released [Download]

Oliver Haslam·July 9, 2018

Danalock V3 HomeKit-Enabled Smart Lock Now Available In UK, EU Apple Stores

Oliver Haslam·June 16, 2018

The folks over at Danalock today announced that the company's HomeKit-enabled Danalock V3 smart lock is now available for purchase via Apple's own online store as well as Apple Stores in more than 30 different countries throughout Europe.

iOS 12 To Offer HomeKit Support For Remote Controls

Paul Morris·June 10, 2018

According to a slide shown at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple is planning on bringing HomeKit support for third-party remote controls with the launch of iOS 12.

iOS 12 Brings AirPort Express Back In Home App

Oliver Haslam·June 8, 2018

Philips Hue Sync App For Mac And PC Lets You Sync Your Lighting To Games, Music, Videos

Paul Morris·June 1, 2018

Philips has released the 'Philips Hue Sync' app for Mac and PC, which allows you to sync your lights with music, movies, games and more.

Elgato Introduces HomeKit-Enabled Eve Aqua Sprinkler And Eve Flare Lamp

Oliver Haslam·May 30, 2018

Elgato has announced not one, but two new HomeKit-enabled accessories in the Eve Aqua and Eve Flare, and they're both pretty interesting in their own right.

iOS 11.4 For HomePod Released, Adds AirPlay 2 & Stereo Pairing; Speaker Coming To 3 New Markets Next Month

Paul Morris·May 29, 2018

How To Check And Delete Amazon Echo / Alexa Recorded Conversations

Paul Morris·May 29, 2018

Here's how you can check and delete every recording Amazon Echo / Alexa has done at your home, office or anywhere else.

Alexa Recorded A Private Conversation In A Home And Sent It To A Random Contact, Amazon Explains What Exactly Happened

Paul Morris·May 25, 2018

Amazon has explained how Alexa managed to record a private conversation between a husband and a wife and then sent it to their contact. Here are the details on it.