When nothing else helps

HomePod causes problems: Stuck on configuration

4. February 2023
Runs for two years now

Aqara motion sensor outdoors: no problem with rain cover

3. February 2023
Beta

Aqara releases Matter firmware for M2 Hub

3. February 2023
For air purifier

IKEA Home smart app displays air quality

3. February 2023
For 159,99€

Philips Hue Go: Portable table lamp can be pre-ordered

2. February 2023

Short news

Shipping preparation for new HomePod

Unveiled on January 18, 2023, the new, large HomePod is set to ship from Apple. The early orderers just get the 349,- EUR charged from the credit card and currently get the message that the shipment is being prepared. The arrival should then be no later than February 3-7. Those who order the new HomePod from Apple today have to expect a delivery time of up to six weeks.

Short news

Shipping preparation for new HomePod

1. February 2023
First reviews online

Aqara G4 video doorbell launches in China, worldwide in March

1. February 2023
After a long back and forth

Anker admits that eufy cameras were unencrypted

1. February 2023
…and exciting HomeKit alternatives

Muse Play: The modern record player

30. January 2023
Quite simple

Recalibrate HomePod (mini) sensors: Here’s how!

30. January 2023
23 – 29 January 2023

New Philips Hue lamp, price increases and more in our weekly roundup

29. January 2023
Average instead of specific sensor value

Wrong values? How Apple Home calculates the climate sensor widget

28. January 2023

Short news

European Matter Plug from Meross available again

The European Matter Plug from Meross can be pre-ordered again at a special price in a double pack. After our post, the device was quickly out of stock. Delivery is scheduled to begin March 22.

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European Matter Plug from Meross available again

26. January 2023
Software version 16.3

HomePod: Ambient sounds in HomeKit without Apple Music subscription

26. January 2023
Apple tests new version internally

HomeKit architecture upgrade is still missing

25. January 2023

Short news

Apple releases software version 16.3 for HomePod and tv

Following the release of iOS 16.3 yesterday evening, Apple has now also released the new software versions for the HomePod mini and tv.

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Apple releases software version 16.3 for HomePod and tv

24. January 2023
Matter ready

SwitchBot Blind Tilt: Retrofit blinds motor in HomeKit

24. January 2023