Everything Apple Home
Everything Apple Home is a short podcast for people who want to get more from Apple Home, Matter, and the wider Apple ecosystem. Hosted by Jon Ratcliffe from Apple Home Authority, each episode covers Apple Home news, new products, software updates, and technologies such as Matter, Thread, HomeKit, and Apple Intelligence. Jon draws on more than ten years of experience with Apple Home and six years of testing smart home products to explain what matters and what works. The show offers news, opinions, real-world experiences, and practical advice for building a better Apple smart home.
Episodes
Apple’s Biggest Smart Home Launch Yet! HomeView, Apple TV, HomePod & More
Apple has finally unveiled its biggest smart home expansion in years! 🏠🍎This week on Everything Apple Home, we’re covering everything announced at Apple’s Welcome Home event, plus Aqara’s latest smart lock.🏠 Apple HomeView – Apple’s new smart home display with Siri AI and personalised controls.📺 Apple TV 4K – New hardware, Siri AI and four-speaker HomePod surround sound.🔊 HomePod mini 2 – A faster
Everything Apple Home: What to Expect From Apple’s October 13 ‘Welcome Home’ Event
Apple’s “Welcome home” event is happening October 13, and it could be one of the biggest days for Apple Home in years.This week, I break down everything we’re expecting Apple to announce — from its long-rumoured HomePad to updates for HomePod mini and Apple TV, plus the bigger picture for homeOS, Siri and Apple’s expanding smart home ecosystem.In this episode🏠 HomePad — Apple’s long-rumoured smart
Apple’s Biggest Smart Home Expansion Yet?
Apple could be preparing its biggest smart home expansion yet. 🏠This week, we look at the reported October 13 launch of Apple’s HomePad, new HomePod mini and Apple TV — plus homeOS, the new Siri AI and Apple’s plans for a much bigger smart home ecosystem.Plus, SwitchBot launches its new RGBICWW Light Bars with Matter and Apple Home support.Everything Apple Home, in under 5 minutes.applehome Author
Apple’s Smart Home Revolution could arrive in October - HomePad, HomePod, Apple TV & homeOS Could FINALLY Be Here!
🏠 This week on Everything Apple Home:🍎 Apple’s long-rumoured HomePad could finally be close.🏡 A new homeOS combining elements of iOS, tvOS and watchOS.📺 And what this could mean for Apple TV and the future of Apple Home.Could October finally be the month?applehome Authority LinksWatch on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on XFollow on TikTokLinks From This Episodehttps://www.apple
iOS 27 is out with new Apple Home features + iOS 27.2 Beta and the Aqara FP400 Presence sensor
This week on Everything Apple Home 🏠🍎 iOS 27 is officially here with some of the biggest Apple Home changes in years.📹 iOS 27.2 Beta brings a small but useful change to Apple Home camera settings.📡 Aqara FP400 is now available, bringing advanced 60GHz mmWave presence detection to Apple Home.For more Apple Home news, reviews and guides, visit AppleHomeAuthority.com.applehome Authority LinksWatch on
Apple event and no home hardware + Apple Intelligence camera Limits revealed & IFA 2026
Welcome back to Everything Apple Home.There was no episode last week because I was over in Berlin covering IFA, but we’re back this week with plenty to talk about.Apple’s September event has now taken place and, unfortunately, there was no new Apple Home hardware. Apple has also confirmed the iCloud+ requirements for its new Apple Intelligence camera features, and I’ve got a quick roundup of some
Apple September Event announced and New Apple Hardware Coming, Big Homey and Eve Home Updates
This week on Everything Apple Home:🍎 Apple’s September 9th event is official — and while new iPhones will take centre stage, could we finally see the new Apple TV, HomePod mini and HomePad? We look at what could be coming and why Apple may still wait until later in the year.🏠 Homey gets a major software update, bringing firmware updates for compatible Matter, Zigbee and Z-Wave devices directly int
More Details on Apple HomePad, HomePod mini 2, Apple Camera & THIRDREALITY
This week on Everything Apple Home:🍎 Apple’s future Home hardware takes shape — new discoveries point to the HomePad, a possible HomePod mini 2, Apple security camera, homeOS and two mystery Home accessories.🏠 New HomePad details reveal references to “Faces”, a “Face Gallery” and Smart Stack widgets, giving us our clearest indication yet of how Apple’s smart home display could work.🧵 THIRDREALITY
iOS 27 Beta 5 Reveals Possible Apple Intelligence Camera Costs
iOS 27 Developer Beta 5 has revealed some interesting details about how Apple could limit its new Apple Intelligence camera features depending on your iCloud+ plan.We look at the camera limits currently appearing in the beta, with the 2TB iCloud+ plan appearing to support Apple Intelligence features on five cameras, increasing as additional iCloud storage is added.Importantly, this appears to be a
Apple’s New Home Hardware, SwitchBot & Nanoleaf
🍎 Apple’s biggest smart home push in years is almost here. According to a new Bloomberg report, Apple is preparing to launch a brand-new Home Hub, alongside refreshed Apple TV and HomePod mini models. We look at what this could mean for the future of Apple Home.🌀 SwitchBot has unveiled the new Battery Circulator Fan 2 Pro, bringing Matter over Wi-Fi and battery-powered smart cooling to Apple Home
iOS 27 Beta 4 Gets Smarter & Aqara Power Plug H2
iOS 27 Public Beta 2 and Developer Beta 4 continue refining Apple Intelligence inside Apple Home, with clearer camera descriptions, recognition of doorbell presses and AI notifications beginning to appear. Plus, Aqara launches the Power Plug H2 in the UK and Europe.applehome Authority LinksWatch on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on XFollow on TikTok
iOS 27 Public Beta is Here + New HomeKit Over Thread Device
🍎 iOS 27 Public Beta is now available, bringing Apple’s biggest Apple Home update in years to everyone. We cover what it means for Apple Home users, the key new features, and whether it’s worth installing.💧 Airversa has announced a new smart humidifier with native Apple Home over Thread support, with Matter compatibility planned in a future update.applehome Authority LinksWatch on YouTubeFollow on
iOS 27 Beta 3, Apple Intelligence & Govee
iOS 27 Beta 3 brings improved Apple Home stability, better Home Hub update management and refinements to energy monitoring. Apple also confirms a 2TB iCloud+ requirement for new Apple Intelligence Home features, while Govee expands its Matter-compatible outdoor lighting lineup.applehome Authority LinksWatch on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on XFollow on TikTok
HomeKit Secure Video 4K, SwitchBot & New Nanoleaf Lighting
We take a closer look at Apple’s rebuilt HomeKit Secure Video architecture and why the arrival of 4K doesn’t mean every existing camera will automatically support it. Plus, SwitchBot and Nanoleaf expand their Matter-compatible ceiling lighting ranges.applehome Authority LinksWatch on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on XFollow on TikTok
iOS 27 Beta 2, Apple Hardware Rumours & Philips Hue
iOS 27 Beta 2 brings more refinements to Apple Home, while discoveries inside tvOS 27 add credibility to rumours surrounding new Apple TV and HomePod hardware. Apple also raises prices across its home lineup, and Philips Hue prepares for simultaneous Zigbee and Matter-over-Thread support.applehome Authority LinksWatch on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on XFollow on TikTok
Matter 1.6, Thread Tools & Schlage Sense Pro
Matter 1.6 arrives with NFC commissioning and Joint Fabric among its new capabilities. The Thread Group releases Thread Tools in beta to provide better insight into Thread networks, while Schlage prepares to launch the Sense Pro with UWB, Apple Home Key and Matter over Thread.applehome Authority LinksWatch on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on XFollow on TikTok
WWDC special, iOS 27 Beta 1, Siri AI, cameras and the missing Apple hardware
Everything Apple Home: WWDC 2026, 4K Cameras, Energy Monitoring & Where’s the Hardware? 👀This week on Everything Apple Home, we’re breaking down everything Apple announced for Apple Home at WWDC 2026.📹 4K video support for Apple Home cameras🧠 Advanced video analysis powered by Apple Intelligence🔍 Natural language search across camera recordings🔔 Smarter, continuously updating camera notificati
Apple Home at WWDC special
WWDC is almost here, and if the rumours are true, Apple could be about to deliver the biggest Siri upgrade in its history.For Apple Home users, that could mean far more than just a smarter voice assistant.Imagine creating automations using natural language, a Home app that learns your routines, intelligent suggestions based on your location and habits, and a smart home that actually understands co
The New Siri, WWDC & Aqara U500
Reports point to Apple unveiling the biggest Siri overhaul in its history at WWDC, including a rebuilt AI model, personal context, on-screen awareness and natural-language Shortcuts. We consider what those technologies could eventually mean for Apple Home automations, plus Aqara launches its U500 smart lock range in the UK.applehome Authority LinksWatch on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on Instag
Govee TV Backlight 3 & WWDC Expectations
Govee launches the TV Backlight 3 with a dual-camera system, 24 lighting zones, RGBWIC lighting and Matter support. With WWDC approaching, we also discuss what Apple Home users should be looking for, including better automations and expanded camera capabilities.
SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro & eufy Omni S2
SwitchBot brings 3D structured-light facial recognition to the Lock Vision Pro alongside palm vein recognition, fingerprints, NFC and Matter over Wi-Fi. Plus, eufy’s flagship Omni S2 arrives in the UK and Europe with 30,000Pa suction, HydroJet 2.0 mopping and Matter support.applehome Authority LinksWatch on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on XFollow on TikTok
Aqara W200 Multi-Sensor Update, IKEA Matter 1.4 & SwitchBot Fan
Aqara expands the W200 with multi-sensor temperature support, while IKEA updates its BILRESA remote to Matter 1.4. We also look at SwitchBot’s new Circulator Fan and whether its smart features justify its premium price.applehome Authority LinksWatch on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on XFollow on TikTok
Dreame L60 Series & Govee Ceiling Light Ultra
Dreame launches four L60 Series robot vacuums with up to 35,000Pa suction, 100°C mop self-cleaning and Matter support across the range. Plus, Govee’s Ceiling Light Ultra combines a 616-LED matrix, 5,000-lumen output and Matter integration with advanced animated lighting.applehome Authority LinksWatch on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on XFollow on TikTok
Dreame Smart Locks, DJI ROMO Matter & Govee Table Lamp
Dreame enters the US smart lock market with the NAVO A10 and Apple-focused Safio Lock Turbo Lite, including Matter and Apple Home Key options. DJI’s ROMO robot vacuums gain Matter certification, while Govee launches the rechargeable Table Lamp Classic with Matter and Apple Home support.applehome Authority LinksWatch on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on XFollow on TikTok
Govee Lightwall, ECOVACS X12 & SwitchBot Bot
Govee introduces its portable Lightwall with Matter support, although some of its advanced lighting controls remain unavailable inside Apple Home. ECOVACS launches the DEEBOT X12 OmniCyclone with Apple Home support, and SwitchBot updates its original Bot with a rechargeable battery.applehome Authority LinksWatch on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on XFollow on TikTok
Aqara W200 and P100 released this week for Apple Home users
It’s an Aqara-heavy week as the company launches the Thermostat Hub W200 and Multi-State Sensor P100. We break down their key specifications, Apple Home integration and how Aqara is continuing to expand its Matter and smart home ecosystem.applehome Authority LinksWatch on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on XFollow on TikTok
Matter 1.5.1 launched and Shelly presence sensor is now available
Matter 1.5.1 is here with major upgrades to cameras and doorbells, including multi-stream support and improved media handling.Shelly launches the Presence Gen4 with mmWave detection, 10 zones, and support for up to 6 people in a room.
Nuki NFC Home Key support and Govee new string lights
This week in Everything Apple Home, Nuki adds Apple Home Key via a new keypad, but it’s NFC only with no UWB, raising questions about where smart locks are heading.Govee launches new outdoor string lights with true per bulb colour control, and Apple Home Spring deals are live with hundreds of offers ending March 31st.applehome Authority LinksWatch on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFol
Aqara g350, G400 and the U200 is getting AWB. IKEA GRILLPLATS is available
In this week’s Everything Apple Home, Aqara teases a next generation U200 smart lock with UWB, launches the new G350 camera and G400 doorbell, and IKEA’s GRILLPLATS smart plug lands across the UK, US and Europe.applehome Authority LinksWatch on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on XFollow on TikTok
First Aliro Smart Lock, New IKEA Matter Devices & Robot Vacuums
🔐 Aqara U400 becomes the first smart lock with Aliro support🔌 IKEA launches GRILLPLATS and TOFSMYGGA Matter over Thread smart plugs💡 The iconic IKEA VARMBLIXT lamp gets a smart upgrade🤖 Ecovacs releases the Deebot T90 Pro Omni with 18,000Pa suction and Matterapplehome Authority LinksWatch on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on XFollow on TikTok
Aliro is launched, Philips Hue, Roborock and even formula one!
Aliro 1.0 launches to simplify digital keys 🔐Hue Essentials light strips land in the UK and Europe 💡Roborock Saros 20 with Matter and serious suction power is here 🤖And Apple Maps adds the 2026 F1 calendar 🏎️applehome Authority LinksWatch on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on XFollow on TikTok
iOS 26.4, Apple TV, Tedee gets matter support & FP300
tvOS 26.4 Beta 1 lands, Tedee finally adds Matter support, and I’ve published my full Aqara FP300 review.If you care about stability, smart locks, and smarter automations, this week matters.applehome Authority LinksWatch on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on XFollow on TikTok
New Siri, HomeKit is gone, new locks & HomePod turned 8
Apple officially retires legacy HomeKit, IKEA’s new Matter range raises questions, Xiaomi enters the Matter smart lock space, and the long awaited new Siri appears to be delayed.Plus, the original HomePod turns 8 years old and yes, I’m still running two as a stereo pair.In this week’s episode of Everything Apple Home, we break down what these updates actually mean for Apple Home users and where th
Apple Home Legacy Ends, New Siri Incoming & Smart Home Updates
This week in Apple Home: the legacy HomeKit architecture is officially coming to an end, Eve expands MotionBlinds retrofits, Dreame’s Matter lightstrip lands in Europe, Aqara launches a new camera hub, and new Siri could arrive as soon as next week with iOS 26.4.We also look at what these changes mean in the wider context of Apple Home’s evolution, plus where things are heading next.applehome Auth
Apple hub, new AirTag, Siri iOS 26.4, more smart locks and DJI with Matter
Apple’s rumoured Apple Home Hub and the new swivel base hardware leakAirTag 2 officially launching with longer range and improved Precision FindingThe new Siri coming in iOS 26.4 and why it matters for Apple Home controlDJI joining the Connectivity Standards Alliance and what it could mean for Matter robot vacuumsShelly’s Gen 4 Dimmer gaining Matter supportYale launching the Linus L2 Lite smart lo
Siri ChatBot, Switch Ai Hub, New Apple TV 4K, Netatmo new thermostat
Everything Apple Home is here with your 3 minute Apple Home news recap. This week we cover the iOS 27 Siri chatbot rumours and what it could unlock for Apple Home, SwitchBot’s new Matter AI Hub, Netatmo’s new thermostat and smart radiator valve with Matter support, and the latest on the next Apple TV.applehome Authority LinksWatch on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on XFollow on
