Apple’s smart home hub reportedly delayed into 2026 as intelligent voice control features aren’t yet ready

作者 Anthony Bouchard

2025年7月14日 00:51

A hypothetical rendition of an Apple Smart Home Hub device.

Apple's Smart Home Hub is reportedly delayed until 2026 due to several factors, including Apple Intelligence shortcomings.

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New Aqara doorbell camera hub brings HomeKit Secure Video and Matter supportDavid Snow 2025年7月10日 22:52

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New Aqara doorbell camera hub brings HomeKit Secure Video and Matter support

作者 David Snow

2025年7月10日 22:52

The new Aqara G410 Doorbell Camera Hub is one of few devices to offer full HomeKit Secure Video support plus extensive Matter compatibility.

(via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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IKEA’s smart home products will play nice with Apple thanks to full Matter supportChristian Zibreg 2025年7月9日 22:28

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IKEA’s smart home products will play nice with Apple thanks to full Matter support

作者 Christian Zibreg

2025年7月9日 22:28

An Ikea Bluetooth speaker lamp on a wooden table.

Ikea will refresh its smart home products with Matter compatibility, so they can be used with Apple Home and other platforms without its hub.

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Aqara’s Prime Day deals scream affordability for those wanting smart home accessories on a budgetAnthony Bouchard 2025年7月9日 08:01

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Aqara’s Prime Day deals scream affordability for those wanting smart home accessories on a budget

作者 Anthony Bouchard

2025年7月9日 08:01

Aqara have launched a Prime Day sale, taking substantial amounts of money off of popular smart home accessories.

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Nanoleaf launches Early Prime Day Deals with wicked savings on Smart Home LED lightingAnthony Bouchard 2025年7月6日 12:13

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Nanoleaf launches Early Prime Day Deals with wicked savings on Smart Home LED lighting

作者 Anthony Bouchard

2025年7月6日 12:13

Nanoleaf have kicked off their Prime Day Deals, offering substantial discounts on their premium smart home lighting solutions.

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FlexiSpot debuts Independence Day Sale, taking up to 65% off site-wide on best-selling home & office furniture

作者 Anthony Bouchard

2025年6月29日 02:31

FlexiSpot Independence Day Sale.

FlexiSpot has kicked off its annual Independence Day Sale, with up to 65% off select items and a chance to get a free order!

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tvOS 26 adds Thread 1.4 for better smart home support on your Apple TVChristian Zibreg 2025年6月13日 21:40

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tvOS 26 adds Thread 1.4 for better smart home support on your Apple TV

作者 Christian Zibreg

2025年6月13日 21:40

Exterior view of a wooden house near green trees at dusk

The new tvOS 26 operating system supports the Thread 1.4 protocol on the Apple TV and HomePod for unified mesh networking in your smart home.

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Nanoleaf takes up to 40% off certain items site-wide to support Father’s Day home improvement projects

作者 Anthony Bouchard

2025年6月7日 01:04

Nanoleaf Father’s Day banner image.

Nanoleaf are taking up to 40% off certain items on their website to celebrate Father’s Day 2025, and the sale will last the entire weekend.

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Apple’s rumored smart home hub could finally launch by yearendChristian Zibreg 2025年5月26日 21:45

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Apple’s rumored smart home hub could finally launch by yearend

作者 Christian Zibreg

2025年5月26日 21:45

Hand holding a tablet with a smart home dashboard, set against a blurred house at midnight in the background.

Apple's smart home hub could launch by the end of 2025 instead of sometime in 2026 as originally rumored, with a robotic version due in 2026.

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Apple warns that the old HomeKit architecture will stop working this fallChristian Zibreg 2025年5月14日 04:07

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Apple warns that the old HomeKit architecture will stop working this fall

作者 Christian Zibreg

2025年5月14日 04:07

You will need to upgrade to Apple's latest HomeKit architecture by this fall to continue using your smart home appliances and automations without interruptions.

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Apple’s rumored smart home hub has apparently been delayed until 2026Christian Zibreg 2025年4月7日 21:15

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Apple’s rumored smart home hub has apparently been delayed until 2026

作者 Christian Zibreg

2025年4月7日 21:15

Hand holding a tablet with a smart home dashboard, set against a blurred house at midnight in the background.

Apple rumored smart home hub that should've launched by now has been delayed into next year, when Siri's AI features are expected to land.

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iOS 18.4 could force the new architecture for the Home appChristian Zibreg 2025年3月11日 23:15

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iOS 18.4 could force the new architecture for the Home app

作者 Christian Zibreg

2025年3月11日 23:15

iPhone screenshot of an upgrade prompt in iOS 16.2's Home app, set against a colorful background

Apple's upcoming iOS 18.4 software update will require you to update your smart home accessories to a new architecture for the Home app.

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Apple’s iPad-like smart home hub gets significantly delayedEd Hardy 2025年3月9日 23:13

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Apple’s iPad-like smart home hub gets significantly delayed

作者 Ed Hardy

2025年3月9日 23:13

Apple’s next big thing is a wall-mounted iPad?

Learn why the Apple smart home hub launch got pushed back — a blow for iPhone and Mac users who are fans of home automation.

(via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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The rumored Apple smart home doorbell said to use MagSafe and Face IDChristian Zibreg 2025年2月26日 03:45

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The rumored Apple smart home doorbell said to use MagSafe and Face ID

作者 Christian Zibreg

2025年2月26日 03:45

Closeup of a doorbell video camera mounted on a wall.

Apple is allegedly developing a smart home doorbell and lock with Face ID, and a new rumor suggests the accessory might feature MagSafe.

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Nanoleaf permanently slashes prices on most popular products as part of SmarterLife Pricing InitiativeAnthony Bouchard 2025年2月19日 05:16

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Nanoleaf permanently slashes prices on most popular products as part of SmarterLife Pricing Initiative

作者 Anthony Bouchard

2025年2月19日 05:16

Nanoleaf on Tuesday announced that it was permanently slashing prices on many of its most popular products across the board.

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Apple is really getting into robotsEd Hardy 2025年2月13日 01:28

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Apple is really getting into robots

作者 Ed Hardy

2025年2月13日 01:28

An Apple robot could be the company’s next big thing. Dive into the early concepts researchers are considering for a household robot.

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Apple’s most significant release of the year is ”months away” from shippingChristian Zibreg 2025年2月11日 07:05

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Apple’s most significant release of the year is ”months away” from shipping

作者 Christian Zibreg

2025年2月11日 07:05

Hand holding a tablet with a smart home dashboard, set against a blurred house at midnight in the background.

Apple's rumored smart home hub that some folks call a HomePod with a display is not ready yet and will allegedly take months to ship.

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Apple’s rumored smart home hub could launch in 2025 featuring a 7-inch screenChristian Zibreg 2025年1月27日 03:15

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Apple’s rumored smart home hub could launch in 2025 featuring a 7-inch screen

作者 Christian Zibreg

2025年1月27日 03:15

Hand holding a tablet with a smart home dashboard, set against a blurred house at midnight in the background.

Apple is expected to release a smart hub for the connected home later this year, likely in the fall, and the accessory should be equipped with a seven-inch display. Mark Gurman wrote in the latest edition of his Power On...