HomeKit Secure Video

The Eve Outdoor Cam stands out as a dual-purpose smart home device, offering both high-quality surveillance and an integrated LED floodlight, making it an excellent option for outdoor security in Apple ecosystem households.

Apple is preparing to make a significant push into the smart home market in 2025, leveraging years of development and emerging technologies to compete with Google, Amazon, and others. With the integration of the Matter standard and advancements in hardware and software, Apple aims to position itself as a major player in this rapidly evolving industry.

Amazon has reintroduced many official Black Friday discounts on ecobee’s latest smart home devices just ahead of the holiday season. While some items saw slightly lower prices last month, this provides another opportunity to save before the shipping window closes.

Amazon is now offering the ecobee SmartCamera with HomeKit Secure Video support for $79.99 with free shipping, providing an excellent opportunity for those looking to enhance their smart home setup before the holidays.

Eufy has made a surprising return to Apple HomeKit with the launch of the Indoor Cam E30, its second HomeKit-compatible camera this year. The E30 is an upgrade over the company’s previous indoor pan-and-tilt camera, the 2020 model, offering 4K recording instead of the previous 2K resolution.

The HomePod 18.2 software update, released today, marks a notable improvement for Apple’s smart speaker. The update enhances Siri’s ability to understand and process natural language requests for Apple Music, which has long been one of the most frequently used features of the device.

Apple is reportedly gearing up to launch its first in-house HomeKit-enabled wireless smart home camera by 2026, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. This move would mark Apple’s entry into the home security market, complementing its existing HomeKit Secure Video ecosystem.

Apple’s integration with the smart home ecosystem has often been limited by its compatibility issues, particularly with security cameras. While Apple HomeKit supports some devices, options remain sparse and often outdated.

Apple’s smart home platform, HomeKit, marked its tenth anniversary in September, highlighting a decade filled with untapped potential. Once perceived as a secondary project compared to flagship products like the iPhone and iPad, HomeKit is now poised for a significant resurgence.

Aqara is offering substantial discounts on its range of smart home products during the Black Friday shopping event. Known for their seamless integration with platforms like Apple Home, Google Home, and Alexa, Aqara’s products cater to a variety of smart home needs, ensuring safety, security, and convenience.