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Apple is reminding users to upgrade their Home App to comply with new requirements, amidst ongoing privacy and data tracking policies. The article also discusses general privacy policies and restrictions on automated access to content.
iOS 26.2 introduces a new feature in the Home app that simplifies the setup process for multipack smart home accessories, making it faster and more seamless, especially for accessories sold together, as part of Apple's ongoing efforts to improve smart home interoperability and user experience.
Google has leaked images and mentions of new Nest cameras and a doorbell within the latest Google Home app update, indicating upcoming releases with 2K resolution, digital zoom up to 6x, and multiple color options, likely launching before the holiday season.
Pairing two Apple HomePod minis for a 2-channel stereo sound system is simple and enhances audio quality. Using the Home app, you can easily configure one speaker for the left channel and the other for the right, providing true stereo separation. The process is quick and reversible, making it a convenient and affordable option for better streaming audio.
The new Apple Watch Home app in watchOS 10 brings a major upgrade to the HomeKit experience on the Apple Watch, aligning it with the iPhone. The app features camera feeds at the top, quick buttons for climate, lights, security, and speakers, and easy access to favorite HomeKit devices. Users can toggle devices on/off or access precise controls for thermostats and lights. Overall, the update improves the ability to monitor and control smart home devices from the Apple Watch.
Apple has released the third developer beta of iOS 17, introducing new features and bug fixes. The update includes full performer and composer credits for songs in the Music app, a new splash screen in the Home app highlighting reactive widgets and activity history, UI updates in the Weather app, improved photo recovery in the Photos app, and a new tool picker in Messages. The public beta of iOS 17 is expected to be released soon.
iOS 17 introduces interactive widgets for the Home app, allowing users to control their HomeKit accessories directly from their iPhone's Home Screen. The Home app widgets come in two sizes and offer two setup options for determining which accessories appear. Tapping on individual squares for each accessory turns it on or off, but more advanced changes still have to be done via the Home app. Users can also have different versions of the widget for each Focus Mode.
Google has redesigned its Home app for Android and iOS, which will be available from tomorrow. The new design includes a five-tab view, with a favourites tab that allows users to pin interactive tiles for frequently used devices, actions and automations. The app also includes a bar at the top of the screen that shows commonly used spaces, such as climate, WiFi control, cameras and lights. Google has also announced support for the Matter smart home standard, with the Google Home app for iOS set to include Matter support in the coming weeks.
Google has announced the release of its redesigned Home app, which includes a new Favorites tab, improved camera interface, and support for dozens of new device types. The app will also allow iPhone users to set up Matter devices in Google Home. However, Google is not fully porting over its legacy Nest cameras to the new app yet. The new Wear OS Home app will launch on May 15th, and an updated version of the Home app for tablets is coming in June. The new Pixel Tablet will feature a Home Panel shortcut button to quickly access smart home device controls.