How to update your HomePod or HomePod mini
The HomePod and HomePod mini are two of the best smart speakers compatible with Apple HomeKit. Offering impressive sound quality, eye-catching designs, and access to the Siri voice assistant, the…
How to add a device to HomeKit
Apple HomeKit may not have as many compatible products as Amazon Alexa or Google Home, but its still a great smart home platform for dedicated iOS enthusiasts. Not only is…
HomePod mini vs. Apple TV 4K: Which is the better HomeKit hub?
Unlike Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you won’t find many Apple HomeKit hubs. In fact, you’re largely left deciding between HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K — both of which…
Apple’s Second Attempt at the HomePod is Not a Redemption
I’ve already made my Android-leaning ways known here at Gizmodo. When Apple announced it was updating the HomePod smart speaker, I didn’t understand why it was a big deal—or why…
NSO Group Targeted Apple’s FindMy and Homekit Features With New Zero-Click Exploits
Israeli digital surveillance for hire giant NSO Group reportedly deployed at least three new attacks last year targeting human rights workers and other members of civil society spread out around…
The best HomeKit hubs of 2023
If you’re a devoted iOS fan, using HomeKit to power your smart home is an easy choice. Not only does it play well with other Apple devices, but HomeKit is…
Why a Dormant Temperature Sensor Has Been Sitting in the HomePod Mini This Whole Time
The HomePod Mini’s dormant temperature sensor is now live. But what does it do? Photo: Alex Cranz / Gizmodo The smart home has become a renewed priority for companies since…
6 HomeKit settings you should disable (or adjust) right now
Apple claims better security, but it still gathers information about its users. Here are six settings you should change now.
The best Apple HomeKit-compatible devices for 2022
Check out the best Apple HomeKit-compatible devices available in 2021, and create your very own smart home.
5 things we’d like to see in the next HomeKit update
These are the five biggest things we want to see from Apple in the next HomeKit features.