Apple ends legacy HomeKit, forcing upgrade to the rebuilt Home architecture by Feb 10, 2026
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Apple will drop support for the original HomeKit architecture on February 10, 2026, meaning many smart-home devices may stop working in the Home app unless users upgrade to the rebuilt Home architecture. In the new setup, iPads no longer serve as Home Hubs and a HomePod or Apple TV is required as the hub, with iPhones/iPads/Macs and connected devices needing iOS 16.2+ (or macOS 13.1/watchOS 9.2+). Update the Home app now to avoid losing control of smart-home devices.
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- Upgrade your Apple Home architecture before the old one gets killed on Tuesday AppleInsider
- Warning: Update Your Apple Home App by Tomorrow MacRumors
- PSA: Check your Apple Home is up to date in the next few days 9to5Mac
- Apple Warns: Smart Home Users Must Act Immediately Yahoo News UK
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