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Let Siri Take Care Of Your Valuables With This HomeKit-Enabled Safe

Paul Morris·January 8, 2016

Apple's HomeKit platform has gained a great deal of traction and support during the Consumer Electronics Show 2016 in Las Vegas. We've already seen multiple reputed companies take the opportunity to announce their own HomeKit-enabled hardware for the connected smart home. First Alert - one of the bigger names in the production of smoke alarms - has now jumped on that bandwagon by stepping out of its comfort zone to introduce a HomeKit-enabled smart safe designed to work seamlessly with Apple's home automation platform.

HomeKit At CES 2016: iDevices Switches And Sockets, Ceiling Fans, Honeywell Thermostat, More

Paul Morris·January 6, 2016

A number of companies have come out with their HomeKit-enabled accessories at CES 2016. Some of these include iDevices wall sockets and switches, Honeywell's thermostat, Hunter Fan's ceiling fans and more. Here are the details.

Connect Nest, SmartThings And More To Apple’s HomeKit Using ‘Homebridge’

Oliver Haslam·December 13, 2015

ConnectSense Smart Outlet With HomeKit Combines Two Siri-Controlled Wall Power Outlets

Paul Morris·December 2, 2015

It's very likely that home automation will become a very prominent part of every tech lover's agenda during the next twelve months. Home automation has always been something that home owners have had an interest in, but it's also largely something that has been financially out of most people's reach. The availability of Apple's HomeKit, and the leap from manufacturers to push out hardware that supports it, will bridge that gap and allow us all to have automated homes in one way or another. ConnectSense is looking to be at the forefront of that integration with the release of its Smart Outlet complete with Apple HomeKit inclusion.

August Updates Smart Lock With HomeKit, Releases New Doorbell Cam, Smart Keypad

Oliver Haslam·October 15, 2015

August has updated Smart Lock with support for Apple's HomeKit and announced two new products that you may want to check out if you're a home automation fan, Smart Keypad and Doorbell Cam.

Philips Announces New Hue Bulbs, Bridge 2.0 With HomeKit Compatibility [Video]

Paul Morris·October 5, 2015

HomeKit Compatible Philips Hue Bridge Appears In Retail Listing Ahead Of Launch

Oliver Haslam·September 4, 2015

The HomeKit compatible Philips Hue Bridge is an upcoming device that will act as a hub between existing Hue light bulbs in your home and Apple's HomeKit platform, allowing control via Siri and more.

Philips Hue Wireless Dimming Kit Announced, Here Are The Details [Video]

Paul Morris·August 25, 2015

What could be better than getting a foot in the intelligent lighting scene without the need for wires, electricians, and lengthy installation processes? Well, we can actually think of a few things in all honesty, but if the Philips Hue range of intelligent lighting has been on your radar for a while, then the official introduction of the Hue Wireless Dimming Kit should spark excitement. The latest product to compliment the Hue range will be the cheapest yet and could act as an extremely appealing "entry level" kit to get individuals interested in what Hue has to offer.

iHome’s HomeKit-Compatible iSP5 SmartPlug Now Available

Oliver Haslam·August 14, 2015

Apple Posts HomeKit Siri Commands, Here’s The Full List

Paul Morris·June 25, 2015

These are the official Apple HomeKit Siri commands which you can use to control your entire home automation setup.

List Of Apple HomeKit Compatible Accessories

Zayed Rehman·June 3, 2015

Here’s a list of Apple HomeKit compatible smart home accessories which you can buy today and create your ultimate automated home setup.

Belkin WeMo Smart Products To Get Apple HomeKit Support ‘Very Soon’

Ben Reid·January 14, 2015

HomeKit Devices Require Apple TV For Remote Siri Voice Control

Oliver Haslam·January 12, 2015

When Apple announced HomeKit at WWDC it was almost forgotten about in the midst of all the other new additions that iOS received as part of the iOS 8 unveiling. Now that CES has come to a close though and the dust is beginning to settle on the huge number of announcements that took place there, HomeKit is once again starting to gain traction after some of the home automation companies showed off their wares.

This Smart Lock Is HomeKit Compatible, Works With Siri To Unlock Doors

Ben Reid·January 7, 2015

Smart home systems have grown considerably in popularity over the past couple of years, and you only have to look at Google's acquisition of Nest to see that this emerging market is to be taken very seriously indeed. Apple is also flexing its muscles in this regard by embedding the HomeKit system into its iOS platform, and with CES upon us, one company has come up with a new system that integrates with Siri and HomeKit to offer seamless, voice-activated unlocking solutions.

iDevices And iHome Announce HomeKit Compatible Smart Hardware, Here Are The Details

Oliver Haslam·January 6, 2015

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