Surprisingly, something that Apple didn't announce at WWDC 2022 was HomeKit updates for the Apple TV and HomePod.
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We are especially interested in seeing how this plays out as the Home app has some issues currently - especially on the Mac - that require a Force Quit to update or refresh content. According to Apple, users that have many HomeKit accessories in and around the home should see faster response times and greater reliability:Įnhancements to the underlying architecture enable faster, more reliable performance, especially for homes with many smart accessories.Īpple also appears to be targeting how accessories - and presumably the Home app - respond when there are multiple users and devices in a home:Ĭommunicate with and control connected accessories more efficiently from multiple devices at the same time using the Home app. Behind the scenes improvementsĪnother brief mention during the WWDC Keynote was that Apple is working on some behind-the-scenes improvements to HomeKit for this year's release. Noticeably absent in Apple's messaging is the iPad, which has served as a HomeKit hub for years, so it appears that this will be coming to an end when Matter drops. According to Apple's iOS 16 preview, Matter accessories will require an Apple TV or HomePod running as your HomeKit hub. Devices from vendors such as Google, Amazon, Schlage, Eve, Philips Hue, and August will be hitting the market "later this year".Īfter WWDC, Apple quietly revealed one significant detail surrounding Matter and HomeKit hubs. As usual, Apple touted the workgroup as the future of the smart home, with Apple's HomeKit serving as a foundation of the new standard.Īccording to Apple, there are currently 130 Matter-enabled products in the works. WWDC 2022 Matter introduction (Image credit: Apple)ĭespite several setbacks that have pushed the rollout of the Matter smart home standard beyond its initial timeframe, Apple shared a brief update at this year's WWDC.
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