Apple's BIGGEST Smart Home Move Ever (This May Change Everything)

[@ShaneCreates]

What do you think about Apple's new focus and upcoming push into the smart home market? Let me know below!

[@darknessblades]

to me it can be summed up in 3 reasons to not use it 1 vender lock-in 2 proprietary e-Waste 3 Trash warranty terms because its apple, who rather wants you to buy a new device, instead of fixing it for less than 10% the original cost

[@mangodoc10]

I think you are spot-on Shane. This is the time with all the indicators pointing toward Apple going big to own the smart home sector which is, by all rights, still in its infancy. I’m not an IT professional, but when I describe my Apple smart home to friends they are all envious, they just don’t want to invest the time and mental energy to make their home smart. The few installs I’ve done for friends have made some converts. If Apple will do this right and make a seamless, plug-n-play smart home system it will be the revenue stream they need to replace the iPhone.

[@toddcline6957]

It’s about damn time

[@GregoriusAM]

I still appreciate you not having mindless music in the background, Shane. It makes a huge difference to me! I love your videos! 😊

[@DadBodJesus]

I just want a better selection of HomeKit supported cameras without having to do some sort of work around.

[@VegasGuy1975]

Same. That and garage door opener integration, and outdoor lights that are HomeKit integrated- not a bunch of work arounds.

[@BadgerBob]

Scrypted is so easy to setup, simple and reliable, I wouldn’t even consider it to be a ‘workaround’.

[@DadBodJesus]

@ unfortunately I would consider myself a simpleton when it comes to smart home stuff. I’d rather buy something, connect it. Then forget about it.

[@anothey93]

I want better automation options, I DONT want to have to convert things to shortcuts just to make it work.

[@cheapme1850]

@@VegasGuy1975Try the Meross opener. I had MyQ until they got greedy and whatever they did and the Meross has worked perfectly and was simple and inexpensive to install.

[@Dieseldan444]

I would love to see major HomeKit enhancements in terms of features and reliability. Siri on HomePod also needs a ton of work, it’s pretty much a paper weight.

[@BadgerBob]

I think Apple have realised two things - 1) the smart home space is there for the taking now. Alexa is a mess and dying, Google Home is car crash, and Smarthings… lol. 2) people like smart homes, not overpriced nonsense like Vision Pro, and that’s not changing. It’s a market that still have a huge amount of potential to tap, that’s only going to grow.

[@jbdragon3295]

I’m hoping matter support will fix the lack of HomeKit supported devices.

[@fiderhit]

Not a fan of ads but an almost 3 minutes sponsor message in a 16 minutes video? You’re not a fan a rumours, and you make a video with nothing but rumours?

[@pennylundgren5541]

I love that you show “Siri” and not say it! It’s a small thing, but greatly appreciated!

[@M3FortiZay]

Apple is always late to the party. One thing I will give them is when they finally get to something, it’s usually better than the competition. Hopefully the smart smart display comes soon.

[@j.j.8159]

This has historically been true, but lately Apple has been slacking releasing buggy IOS’s and non finished products to the public. It’s super disappointing because I am fully in the Apple ecosystem.

[@TECHNO-AGENT]

Apple should make a robot with a camera. Something that can check the whole home and alert you to any problems that may be occurring. For example: A water sensor detects a leak and alerts the robot to check on it, the robot camera can view it and alert your phone for prompt response. Sticking cameras all over the home is limited and old school. Home hub displays might look cool on the wall but do we really need one? Remote access seems like a better option than something stationary. It’s kind of like getting up to change the channel. Something you only do when in a bind.

[@williammartinez8381]

Hey Shane, I think this is something that all of us have been waiting for. And you’re right Apple has an opportunity to truly dominate the smart home space but as you said they have to do it right no one yet has done it, but this is something that I am truly waiting for and something that we all need

[@Coatsey007]

Nice video you made. I’m a little bit dubious given that Apple HomePods can’t even interact very well with each other or my phone.

[@Flutzki]

What is the software you’re running on 5:55? looks sick

[@AlbertoTendero]

that's the Controller app :)

[@Dr_Cole]

A good test for the perceived usefulness of their first SmartHome monitor is how many of us with wall-mounted iPads replace our wall-mounted iPads with the new monitors. We’re clearly in deep enough to where most of us with the mounted iPads will add these new monitors only if they provide unique features and ideal replacements.

[@mustang607]

If Apple can make its system more versatile than Home Assistant, I may switch. But I very much doubt that will happen.

[@ShaneCreates]

Don’t think it’ll ever have the advanced capabilities of Home Assistant. Apple will always have to appeal to the every day person and keep things simple and easy to use. HomeKit + Home Assistant is a good method for those wanting more advanced capabilities.

[@kristinasnowflake]

I doubt they'd ever do that cuz then they'd have to integrate with other brands rather than locking you into their ecosystem! Home Assistant for the win, as always haha

[@muzzy996]

Agree. The least Apple could do is allow for more flexible customization of the Home app. Why must all climate related sensors be grouped, why can't one have the flexibility to display the values of various sensors on the pages for each room? The ability to completely customize the screens that I display in Home Assistant is why I stick with it. Apple has a ton of catching up to do.

[@Brokeassphone]

Apple is going to do what is good for Apple. Subscriptions in the cloud and nothing local. Apple will never be Home Assistant at best they will have Subscriptions $$$ and make 30% off of the developers in ye ole App Store!

[@Matthew_Davis]

Question: at 01:53 mark, your camera feed image (thumbnail?) Seems to update LIVE when you turn on your pool lights. Was that just editing or is there an actual product/productS that will show a live update like that from the Apple Home app?

[@ZACHA12Y]

He is viewing the camera feed in one of his rooms in his home through the HomeKit integration via his tv. He also has lights that are in the same room as the camera is. So, when he goes on his tv to view the feed from this room’s camera, he will also see icons for “related accessories” that are also in the same room. So he is just using his tv Remote app on his iPhone or the actual physical Siri Remote to scroll down to that icon for his lights and toggling them on. The icon for the light accessory updates to show the accessory state changed to “on” and, because he’s viewing a live stream of that room’s camera too, he can see the lights turn on in real time. So basically, no special feature or 3rd party app needed. Just looking at his camera (specifically, a camera with HomeKit Secure Video capabilities) on his Apple TV and toggling the accessories via his TV as well. If you have a newer generation Apple TV, just press the power button on the remote and a little “control center” panel will pop up in the upper right corner of your TV. Use the directional pad on the remote and click left twice (go to the far left screen-you’ll see a little HomeKit icon) and select the icon to view all your live camera feeds in each room of your house, and also any other related accessories you have set up in those rooms as well.

[@JediAlliance]

Shane just recently found your channel and I dig all your HomeKit content and help I’ve been wanting to expand my little setup. What security cams do you use with it? I have a Ring floodlight pro which I don’t want to get rid of unfortunately I know I can’t use it with HomeKit 😢

[@martyamerica]

You are right about one thing. Apple leads the market with their unified platform. Going from one device to another seamlessly, receiving text, mail and other notifications on multiple devices was a big selling point for me.

[@movingloz]

Apple need to reach out to you as a major Apple Home Content Creator. Another awesome video Shane. Thanks 🙏 heaps.

[@BryanEsler]

Haha, “ahem, Apple.” Love it. 😂

[@anferliner]

Can’t wait for that control hub. I’m currently using $50 dollars aqara’s magic switch s1e which exposes 6 buttons to homekit and helps me with some basic functions to aid guests in case they wanna control stuff.

[@claudiorauch4033]

Same here

[@Sah-dd1zh]

Looking forward to the display quite a bit. Hopefully there is an intercom/drop in type functionality built in too, maybe an AirPlay speaker. Hopefully you can lock the screen to only certain accessories on it as well. That way all kids and guests don’t have all access to all accessories in the home.

[@terrycarlton6991]

Meh not if it only has a 6” display. I’ve tried to stay in the HomeKit ecosystem but it’s getting tougher to stay loyal to the platform

[@thefingerofgod69]

I am not sure what apple would have to create to entice me to purchase an actual TV made by them as opposed to an AppleTV (which I do have and absolutely LOVE).

[@jameswestcott4191]

I would have thought the same but Sky in the UK launched this very product a few years ago. It’s very popular. I think people don’t want to plug in anything more than a power cord.

[@Ausmerican]

Will be interesting to see what they offer. Would be nice for Apple to go all in on smart home. Think they would do quite well

[@FulltimeTravels]

this is such great news, finally Apple is going in to a more serious approach with Home OS

[@Medic_1424]

Another great video, Shane!Quick question for you. How did you do the 'Code Red" lights in the kitchen? I have been trying to do that for a couple weeks and I cannot seem to figure it out. Thanks in advance!

[@georgeloo386]

Exciting to hear this… gotta have patience, apple moves slowwww. Huge opportunity for apple to carve out a strong market category

[@jrbigger]

I would like to see Apple develop security systems, smoke detectors, thermostats, etc.

[@bobcochran1925]

What is the benefit from a screen on the wall? It seems like I always have my iPad and/or iPhone nearby (and wearing my I watch) and HomePods galore. I’m sure I’m missing out on something good!

[@anferliner]

Guests 😅

[@lthomas63]

awesome videos, always Shane! Thank you so much for making it! ❤❤❤👏👏👏

[@ShaneCreates]

Thanks Larry! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Brian-rp5cv]

Really hoping we get a DIY home security system that is HomeKit supported. Currently just not many proper outdoor security cameras that are roof mounted, etc.

I’m in the process of fully transitioning myself and my family away from Apple Home due to its lack of features and stability (I started about a month ago). I have almost completely switched to Home Assistant. With HA, I can do anything I want, and everything works seamlessly on my Mac and iOS devices, even with CarPlay, which is really useful. Apple is once again late to the game, just like they are with AI advancements.

[@Gmh6477]

I’m a 100% Apple user incl HomeKit. And tbh the biggest issue with Apple isnt the products… it is how utterly shockingly bad Siri and how they are clearly struggling to come up with new ideas.

[@heaththompson6034]

Shane, great video. Have always appreciated the focus of your channel just as you framed it up front: on products and capabilities that are in our hands today. That being said, I really value your POV on upcoming Apple smart home possibilities. While I'm optimistic about what the Apple home control display could be like, I'm more excited about the Home app and underlying Home platform getting a much (much) needed upgrade to address shortcomings we've all lived with for years now: flexible dashboards, better control of device groupings, simplified and more usable automations, and just a better user experience in general. If they do nothing but that, it will be a massive improvement IMO. I'm not that sure what value they'll be able to offer in the areas of smart TV's, cameras, locks, etc. I don't see all those things the same, but I'm not that excited about being forced to accept Apple design and form factor choices across my overall home. What will they really add in value prop for a TV over 3rd party TV's with an Apple TV attached? Just make the Apple TV more powerful. Cameras - is Apple really interested in supporting solar power, PoE, battery powered devices, etc, like are available from other vendors? Maybe, but why do it? To your point, just support >1080p in Home for goodness sake. Locks - this is already a hack industry in my view, mainly in terms of design choices and power management solutions in my view. Not enough high-end design choices in locks. I guess if Apple was committed to solving these core issues with current smart home tech, I'd be interested, but seems like a big de-focus from what has been Apple's core mission for decades. I also agree 100% with your statement that this market is still up for grabs and no one has done it right to date. Regardless, I'm following these rumors with keen interest, and hoping that the first and most important thing - making what we already have more usable and useful - gets addressed and done right as we all know Apple can.

[@ShaneCreates]

Well said. Thank you for the comment!

[@mustang607]

I’d be happy with a dedicated Apple smart home control, and display software update for iPad 2 or higher.

[@dancharles4890]

Okay, I'll ask the question. Once Apple see something becoming revenue center (especially one with security implications they can rightly market too), is inconceivable that they will lock it down from "unsupported hubs", like HomeBridge, Home Assistant, etc? Could Matter certification get around that?

[@movingloz]

Jeez I sooo can’t wait. And about flamin time as you said hey. Take my money💰 Apple. lol. 😝. I just hope if they bring out cameras that they’re POE too.

[@Snoodlehootberry]

Radar sensors need to come with it so the positional information around the home is rock solid and way better than just simple PIS

[@richdollars8337]

Alexa dominates that space and it's not changing

[@michaelsleen]

Existing smart speakers and smart displays leave a lot to be desired in my view. In particular smart displays can be annoying with ads and content that you just don’t want to see, and are a distraction with young kids, which is why I have removed such displays from my home. I would be interested to see Apple’s take on this space, especially given their focus on privacy and less focus on ads.

[@stealtheo]

Rumors are merely speculative in nature. While it is plausible that a smart display will be released, it is improbable that it will resemble the current suggestions.

[@demazy]

Question for you, what will happen to the HomePod mini you think ?

[@iben6234]

Apple must push very hard cause they are super later with Matter. Lot of customers are switching to Home Assistant.

[@ryanlackner4912]

EcoFlow is finally putting a light on their river series? 🎉

[@ShaneCreates]

Yes!

[@christinalooker7912]

It would be so cool if Apple partnered with Aqara

[@rangerrecon]

Apple needs to make progress here as I use Alexa to control my home automation far more often than I do with Siri. Alexa allows me to say something like "Turn on downstairs bathroom fan for five minutes", where such capability doesn't exist with Siri. I do like Apple's Home app much better than Amazon's app, but with all of my lights, thermostats, doors, etc. automated and controllable by voice, I use Alexa and voice far more often. I don't think that Apple needs to make all of the devices (door locks, thermostats, switches, etc.), but historically that is how Apple has achieved interoperability vs. using open standards and that is likely one of the reasons that Apple hasn't done a deep dive into home audo/theater or home automation. There are a multitude of players there already and most of us have struggled through open standards, beta firmware, etc. to make these automation work for us, so it will be interesting to see how Apple approaches it.

[@michaelmoore9120]

Love the idea Apple may (finally!) put its customer-centric design skills to the smart home environment. As someone who has owned just about every one of their products since my first IIe I’ve been so disappointed by their approach to HomeKit. Let’s be honest, it’s rubbish but for the most basic of use cases. If they DO go this path then existing equipment like the old iPads so many of us already use as HA dashboards MUST at least be capable of running a HomeKit dashboard even if the AI grunt work needs to be done by a dedicated device. 🤞

[@Aidan-tu4un]

I would like a hub (apple, Hubitat, home assistant) to learn what devices are turned on/off at what times and to automatically adjust rules to how I live…

[@themarkerizzo]

This is much more than Apple creating an iPad knockoff. It is about elevation of the platform. Really geeked to (hopefully) see a first device designed with deep hooks into the ecosystem … the use cases as Apple Intelligence gets to know you with more detail, could really elevate the Smart Home experience.

[@J-gh6zz]

i need 4k nd local storage 4 me 2 switch to homekit. i use home assistant

[@Paul_Thomas]

Arent we tracked enough? I doubt people are going to sign up for more tracking

[@Tuno85]

"No one has it done right". I hope they listen to the people and do it right. Make it flexible and not lock people in with half solutions.

[@harlenroseberry5980]

I would prefer that a "homeOS" be focused on voice commands and Siri conversations. I have built a fairly large homekit in my townhouse, and aviod pulling out my phone or having a screen mounted on the wall (my space is on 3 floors, I dont want a screen on every one). I love being able to ask Siri a question or ask her to do something. But it could be more conversational. I want it to feel like Siri is my personal assistant and can talk to me about what is happening in the house. Even stupid things like when she does something, I always say thanks. But she never says "you are welcome." 🙂

[@ducuBAR]

Whenever you talk Apple, there is always an asterisc that leads to a shade workaround to have it working properly.

[@mariorecuero7451]

Well i hope my Homekit cameras from Aqara and TP Link are able to support their best resolution (ie higher than 1080) and pan and tilt.

[@8Arachne8]

Really wish Apple would acknowledge the Smart Home as a huge space in the future and create a larger more determined development team to lead the way in the space. Hope that’s what this is, but we shall see.

[@ShaneCreates]

It seems to be the case! Hoping 2025 will be a big year for the Apple Smart Home.

[@will300c]

google and amazon adverts on those visual devices turn off alot of ppl

[@nohustle]

It's like a phone, but for your home! It's the year 2000.

[@coletc]

You should review RATGDO!

[@Crusader1984]

Just wondering if HomeKit can operate Homeskillet?

[@joejoe6949]

From apple I’ll believe it when I see it

[@rob_over_9000]

It’s still annoying I can have something playing on the Apple TV and anything similar to the word “Siri” activates it. The HomePods can sort of filter each other out, but for whatever reason it doesn’t filter out audio streams from the TV it SHOULD be aware of.

[@BobbieGWhiz]

I’m an “all in” (mostly in) Apple guy. I could be wrong, but I’m not sure how much the masses care about smart home stuff. As far as smart home stuff goes, I’ve got a google nest thermostat and an Apple TV 4K and that’s about it. I’m content to flip a light switch on myself and have the color warm white. I think that’s how most people see things. I’m not sure how big the market is for Apple to go all in with it. I might be interested in if they make a super smart (Apple Intelligence) speaker that is really cool.

[@sendo427]

I get what you're saying but my family is exactly like you are and I've been getting them into the smart home things slowly and they're starting to really like it and understand it and want to use it more.

[@ShaneCreates]

More and more people are getting smart home devices each year. If you think about it, just about every appliance you can buy now can be “connected” in some way…ovens, washing machines, refrigerators, etc.

[@BobbieGWhiz]

@ I agree that it’s right for some people, but I’m just wondering if it’s enough people to make a significant market. My LG clothes washer has a bunch of features such as starting remotely. I rather just throw the clothes in, choose the cycle, and push start.

[@rickvug]

Sidenote: why do any of us need smart thermostats on our walls once we have a HomeOS smart display? I'd love for someone like Ecobee to make a HomeOS app so that I can put a HomeOS smart display where my thermostat is now. Instead make a headless thermostat controller that I can place in the same room as my furnace (potentially allow for a hardwired ethernet connection to it as well).

[@jandepreter4318]

I'm thoroughly missing the real focus of what a smart home should do for me. I'm looking for European in wall thread buttons and mains sockets (or mounted in a cable duct). Also think of rotary selector knobs ( physical 2 or 3 or 4 position - not endlessly rotating encoders). These should be mains powered - not battery powered. And wifi or ethernet based kWh meters that bring the data to the Matter controller with a 1 second interval. Both in wall and DIN rail kWh meters - mono and tri phase. And that the Matter controller can process that data locally - with in built battery for short power outages - and that it continues working also when internet is down (modem down). Think about a tamper proof version good enough to serve as alarm system. And thread E27 RGB lamps that do mesh networking for data transfer of products of other brands too. And CO2 meters with 5 minute interval as part of the control of a ventilation system with heat exchanger. And Matter control of the car charger. And cheap wifi displays with customisable layout as to show clock, temperature (also from other rooms), kW and daily kWh values, plus air quality. Make the displays USB-C powered. That should be the priority list ! Sorry but no camera, internet browser and robotic arm needed in my bedroom. That's the perfect recipe for screwing sleep quality. Bed time is for sleeping. I hope these tech giants are going to use their brains and come up with product that are needed. We have the obligation to make our houses environment friendly with a fixed timeline the next coming years. Higher insulated homes need ventilation. During winter self consumption of excess solar energy is key. These basic things should urgently be the focus in the development of the smart home anno 2025. Kind regards, Jan

[@Shaken_AND_Stirred]

I’d love to see a HomeKit that actually works for the other 50% of the people that have it.

[@Pinkman875]

I learned to don’t be attached to a company for smart things.

[@jimmz9733]

All we know is that whatever they release its gonna be expensive

[@vrnicastro6353]

I had an Apple smart home set up but compatible device selection is limited and EXPENSIVE! Having to use bridges running Home assistant, Scrypted and others. Tuya local. It became a daunting task. I just switched everything to Alexa. Don’t get me wrong, Apples platform is easier and better but not worth the extra cost and headaches at this point. I control many different fan/light switches, wall outlets. My Midea 6 zone mini splits. 6 Reolink cameras. Hybrid water heater. Dehumidifier. The list goes on. I’ll stick with my current Alexa setup for now.

[@TheKilrmy]

You weren’t able to just use homebridge or home assistant? I have been doing a lot of research and everything I see seems to say homebridge answers most issues with non native HomeKit devices.

[@gumbygreeneye3655]

It is a pain. I use HomeKit, Homebridge and Home Assistant. That being said, family will use the Apple app and I’ll use Home Assistant in the background.

[@vrnicastro6353]

@@TheKilrmyYup, HomeBridge running Tuya local but when I was using it, support had stopped. Always having to re-up with another email address, new account to get the local device ID’s. Home assistant was running in a docker container on my synology NAS. If I give it another shot, I’ll use a raspberry pi. Trust me, I would much rather use Apple home, easier all around for routines, motion detection etc.

[@TheKilrmy]

@ I am just starting to build out my smart home. In fact, haven’t even moved in yet but getting myself prepared. I want to use HomeKit. I already got a Raspberry Pi and I have HomeBridge on it. You think the Pi will make it a bit more convenient/reliable?

[@vrnicastro6353]

@@TheKilrmyYes, raspberry pi is the way to go. Get one that is powered by PoE. I use Ubiquiti equipment with several AP’s throughout my home. All powered off a Unifi PoE switch. If you use an extra computer or a NAS you should consider energy consumption. It all adds up over the course of a month.

[@hobblyjig]

I would like to see Apple make a 1st party video door bell. None of the home kit secure video 3rd party door bell cameras impress me much. I’m jealous of my friends who have Google doorbells but I’m not going down that road.

[@wesb217]

They’re called lithium iron phosphate battery batteries which is what Lifepo4 stands for

[@TyDaSpace]

I’d rather they focus on fixing the simple things. Thread network that works, better automations, more statistics like energy monitoring, better UI on the home app. SmartThings is much advanced and doing more with their platform right now. Apple can take a thing or two from them. Simple to use too.

[@danielwander605]

I think I’d be annoyed if the Home App is left behind with all the new cool features tied to the new hardware. I just feel like a well designed app across all existing devices is much more useful and practical. If it’s solely this new OS and new hardware that pushes things forward then I’m not sure it’s all that exciting for me. But if it’s an all inclusive update with the new hardware as an optional thing then it’s definitely cool.

[@bugjuicer]

I really feel the 'Smart Home' has been abandoned by all the tech companies.. There's so much potential and so many gaps in the systems, that it's just ripe for someone to take the lead and actually produce faulty products that all just work. I really hope that Apple just clean up. Decent cameras, smoke alarms, more consistent and better lights, sensors.. I know a lot of these exist, but nothing ever really feels 'finished' or 'as one'. I just hope they don't charge like a wounded bull for it all

[@James-cn9no]

As an Apple fan boy...if/when Apple will allow me to make an automation to measure time after a trigger before an action occurs, then I will have confidence in Apple's dedication to Home Automation. Smart displays on top of their weak software control isn't impressive. Hey Apple... don't be afraid to take on Home Assistant. Show us you are serious, then we will buy your modified iPads.

[@hanih6497]

would be cool if Homekey didnt break as soon as I added a second aqara lock

[@ShaneCreates]

I've never had this issue.

[@Davehaha2001]

Just want thread networks to work better

[@danwyckoff8720]

I would like to see AI applied to system diagnostics so that when a device stops working it would suggest a solution or perhaps self-heal itself.

[@K0NVICTx]

Wonder how much the Apple Tax will be on these

[@kbw1985]

Please just forget HomeKit and move to Home Assistant

[@caspermakesthings]

I can't wait for the display! That's a lack of portfolio indeed..

[@everythingiswhat]

First minute: “I don’t tend to cover rumors…” Last 16 minutes: nothing but rumors Spare yourself the clickbait.

[@carldevans1]

This would have been amazing news 2 years ago before I discovered Home Assistant. Why? Well, whatever product Apple comes up with is going to be super expensive and super limited. With Home Assistant, I can grab any $40 touchscreen tablet and turn into a smart home dashboard can control ANY of my devices (not just Homekit stuff) in less than 10 minutes. And this dashboard can look however I want, instead of being locked in to whatever UI Apple comes up with. The only advantage maybe Apple Intellegence, but that hasn't been useful to me up to this point.

[@FilipRadelic]

I don’t see ANY of this happening. I want to be wrong, but I refuse to get my hopes up 😅

[@charlieb9502]

I want the capability of the system knowing where I am in and around the home and I just say turn on the lights, and it just turn on the lights where I am at. And also add a qualifier like kitchen , front porch.

[@ShaneCreates]

Yea I look forward to more of this. HomeKit already supports this a little bit. HomePods know what room they are in so if you say to a HomePod “turn on the lights” it should turn on just the lights in that room.

[@toddcline6957]

Why does Shane always look like my stoned neighbor 😅

[@terrycarlton6991]

I don’t know Shane . . . Amazon’s newly introduced Smart displays (especially the 21.5” display) look awful sweet

[@ShaneCreates]

But the ads! 😣 I agree though, they do look nice. But I think the software/UI is where Google and Alexa fall short in my opinion. Hope Apple does this new smart home OS well.

[@AmandaP0199]

I wish  would do some smart home devices. I’d love to see them team up w someone like wyze, that way we have some devices that slide right into the  eco system and they ain’t breaking my wallet either.

[@GaryV-p3h]

I don't want to have to but yet another device, just make available on all the devices I currently own& I xan carry it with me wherever I go instead of having it fixed to a wall

[@Bigglare]

Apple has always been late to the smarthome game. When they did enter, they shunned established standards and protocols. They joined Matter to stay relevant, they initially were leaps and bounds everyone else for Matter support. They've reverted back to their old ways of limited functions and devices, ie power metering, long after they've been adapted into the standard. I think what ever apple does will be limited and disappointing. At most we will get a more capable voice assistant letting siri remain a strong complement to other robust automation platforms like Home Assistant.

[@fosterslover]

All of this hinges on Siri actually becoming smart. I'm not holding my breath.

[@adamb7404]

Let’s hope this fixes no response devices

[@ice_man1117]

A square is a rectangle

[@MDK1418]

This explains why you can no longer use iPads as a home pod.

[@gm3052CA]

I wouldn't pay a dime for special smart home features. And anyone that wants to use complicated automations will just use Home Assistant anyway. I don't see what they could do to make me pay for a subscription. It might actually push me out of the walled garden.

[@MeatHawks]

I'll faint if the smart home display is $100

[@DTech101]

Yeah not a fan! I’ve got an iPad in the wall which was a hub in the past then Apple updated HomeKit and made the iPad defunct no longer a hub but more importantly no longer able to access HomeKit at all!!! Glad I switched over to home assistant for the back end but now that iPad is utilised with home assistant to control and see everything again. Now I can get any display to work no longer controlled by bait and switch

[@todd_raymond]

I just want Apple home to work after every update. I had to turn off auto updates on my HomePods and appletvs to avoid the dreaded re-syncing of everything for two hours when I sit down to watch tv. Just make it reliable…

[@AyseBerna]

Vanguard tier bonuses look incredible! Alemio is rewarding its loyal presale participants and early adopters well!

[@saintb6969]

Apple better get their crap together, I have been an apple user for 30 years and I am tired of being behind the curve. Tired of buying the latest home kit product only to have to jump through hoops to make it somewhat work only to have it go unsupported. If apple cant compete with google or Alexa then get out of the way as I am not wasting anymore of my money on their products!