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Apple’s assault on the smart home: Does HomeKit have what it takes to win the market?

Friday, October 23, 2015 10:56 am6 Comments

Apple’s HomeKit, a home automation framework designed to get separate smart home devices talking to each other, all controlled centrally…

Apple HomeKit-compatible thermostat Ecobee closes in on Google’s Nest

Monday, September 28, 2015 12:01 pmMonday, September 28, 20159 Comments

Choosing to go with Apple can make a big difference…

Apple patents smoke detection system for iPhone, iPad

Tuesday, September 1, 2015 9:54 pmTuesday, September 1, 201511 Comments

iPhones, iPads and other branded equipment could one day sport onboard smoke detection hardware to alert…

WSJ reviews Apple’s HomeKit: Marred by unreliable Siri

Tuesday, June 23, 2015 11:25 pm58 Comments

Unfortunately, Siri just isn’t very reliable…

Apple’s Siri has new role in new smart home systems

Tuesday, June 2, 2015 10:55 amTuesday, June 2, 201510 Comments

Hey Siri, turn off the kitchen light…

First Apple-certified HomeKit-compliant devices launch

Tuesday, June 2, 2015 9:55 amTuesday, June 2, 20154 Comments

Apple TV provides an always-on presence in the home in case users want to control devices while they’re away…