Sentences with phrase «homekit platform»

As the iPhone 6 and public launch of iOS 8 gets ever closer, a number of products offering full integration with Apple's new HomeKit platform have started popping up on a regular basis.

Aiming to weave customers more tightly into the Apple ecosystem, the expected speaker will act as a hub compatible with Apple's HomeKit platform, enabling users to control home appliances through voice commands.

Elgato has announced a couple of new smart home products that will embrace Apple's new HomeKit platform.

Elgato announced a number of new smarthome products during IFA 2014 that will use Apple's new HomeKit platform, which is expected to be announced in further detail soon.

Among the functionalities that will be fitted into the speaker include the capacity to carry out a few tasks currently associated with automated bots plus its capability to switch on and off appliances that are supported by the firm's HomeKit platform.

It's not just an audio speaker though, as the HomePod has Siri built - in, which will let you control all manner of smart home products that work with Apple's HomeKit platform.

Apple's HomeKit platform is the easiest option for someone who wants to start tinkering with smart home tech, and a smart speaker expands that ease of use — but only so far as it can actually get into the spaces people live.

As a smart home device, the Ecobee3 is an internet - connected thermostat that, when connected to Apple's HomeKit platform, will allow users to control it with their iPhones via apps and even voice commands to Siri.

If you already have the older model installed in your home, the question about it being worth it to upgrade simply depends on how interested you are in jumping on the HomeKit platform and adding other appliances, such as lighting fixtures.

The Ecobee3 smart thermostat, the first thermostat compatible with Apple's HomeKit platform, is now available to purchase from Apple Stores across the U.S..

Now it seems as though Apple may be pushing us closer to that end - game, as a new report details how their incoming HomeKit platform will tie into other technologies to tie your connected home devices together into a nice, neat package.

The Eve Energy is a simple yet elegant small box that sits between the wall socket and any traditional appliance, connecting the latter to your iPhone or iPad via the magic of Apple's HomeKit platform.

Some confirmed features include the ability to turn on and off any appliance supported by Apple's HomeKit platform and perform some of the tasks now associated with automated bots.

Apple Inc.'s HomeKit platform is supposed to include a number of «smart home» appliances, but strict regulations on which ones it certifies for the software have reportedly led to delays.

Amazon's Alexa dominated with 33 new partnerships, followed by 18 from Apple's Siri - powered HomeKit platform; Google Assistant trailed behind with 10.

Honeywell's $ 250 second - gen Lyric thermostat works with Apple's HomeKit platform, so you can tell Siri to adjust the temperature for you — along with other related commands.

The whole point of the HomeKit platform is that it's handled mostly by software.

The only new domain listed on Apple's Siri webpage is for controlling home devices compatible with Apple's HomeKit platform, a use case that's quite small.

GE today announced plans to take advantage of Apple's HomeKit platform, creating intelligent, color - changing LED lightbulbs that will interface with iOS devices.

If you thought Apple would swoop in with its HomeKit platform and solve all the ills that bedevil the fledgling smart - home market, that it would show the rest of the industry just how simple it can be to enable consumers to build out a smart home, your faith has yet to be rewarded.

iDevices line of connected home products is actually compatible with more than just Apple's HomeKit platform.

Hue lights also work with Amazon's Alexa voice assistant (and its Echo, Tap, and Echo Dot hardware), Apple's HomeKit platform, and a number of other smart - home products.

Its Smart Lock was one of the first few, if not the first, to integrate with Apple's HomeKit platform.

According to Philips, the Hue lighting system will be absolutely compatible with Apple's HomeKit platform later in the year.

Soon, the HomeKit platform will be able to control various smart home products, such as window shades, carbon dioxide monitors, motion sensors and security systems.

There are speculations that the upcoming wearable device would make good use of Apple's HealthKit health and fitness platform and also be operable with its HomeKit platform.

Apple confirmed at WWDC that its HomeKit platform will support Philips» Hue smart lighting range.

The company's Caséta Wireless Smart Bridge Pro is also compatible with Apple's HomeKit platform, and the company has partnered with Nest (participating in the Works With Nest program), Comcast (it can be integrated into Xfinity Home systems), and several smart thermostat manufacturers (including Honeywell, Carrier, and Ecobee).

As for Apple, the company is currently working with partners in order to develop hardware that will work with the HomeKit platform, ensuring at the same time that the system can be manipulated using a host of compatible Apple devices.

Now, Philips has just announced an updated version of the original Hue Bridge, as well as a range of new Hue bulbs, all of which are now compatible with the Apple HomeKit platform.

The Netgear Arlo range is now also added to a very small - but - growing range of camera hardware which has adopted Apple's HomeKit platform.

High - end department store chain John Lewis today opened up a new 230,000 square foot location in White City Westfield, London, and one of the store's new «experiences» includes deep integration with Apple's HomeKit platform.

Homebuilding company KB Home today announced «the nation's first HomeKit - enabled community,» which comes with the opportunity for buyers to build homes with Apple's HomeKit platform integrated from the get - go.

With Apple known to be partnering with various building companies to integrate its HomeKit platform into new houses, one journalist yesterday was invited by KB Home to check out the company's latest HomeKit - enabled development in San Jose, California.KRON4 tech reporter Gabe Slate's peek inside one of the smart houses demonstrates the extent of the HomeKit integration, which costs $ 2500 per house and includes a number of HomeKit - enabled smart devices.Using just their iPad or iPhone, the homeowner is able to control the Kwikset lock on the front door, adjust room temperature via the Ecobee thermostat, adjust the Philips Hue lighting around the house, and lower and raise Lutron shades in the various rooms.Meanwhile in the living room, the homeowner is able to control the fans

Kohler at CES 2018 this week has introduced a collection of new smart kitchen and bath products based on its new Kohler Konnect platform, which itself is based on Microsoft's Azure internet - of - things cloud solutions.A spokeswoman for Kohler told MacRumors that its Sensate touchless kitchen faucet and DTV + shower system will be the first of the Kohler Konnect products to support Apple's HomeKit platform for smart home accessories.Kohler's Sensate faucet allows you to turn the water on and off or dispense water to a measured volume, such as an eight - ounce cup or a large pot, with simple voice commands or touch - free motion - based interactions.The faucet also monitors your water usage and lets you track the consumption using an upcoming Kohler Konnect companion app.Meanwhile,

August Home today began shipping its second - generation Smart Lock, which includes support for Apple's HomeKit platform and lets users unlock their doors with simple commands like, «Hey Siri, unlock my front door.»

If you're waist - deep in Apple's HomeKit platform then you should spend the extra, but keep in mind that August does have a cheaper option for those who merely want door access from their phone.

The Omna is an able security camera and great option for home automation enthusiasts who have embraced Apple's HomeKit platform.

Apple's HomeKit platform is also arguably more secure, has greater built - in privacy protections, and is capable of more powerful interactions for smart - home use.

Speaking of security practices that brings us to the second HomeKit platform criteria: the inclusion of a custom encryption co-processor in all HomeKit certified hardware.

After all, it was one of the first to play nice with Apple's HomeKit platform and similarly was an early adopter of Amazon's Echo.

Not exact matches

Expect to see devices and products utilizing Apple's HomeKit and Samsung's SmartThings platforms.

Some tech companies are trying to address this problem by building their own smart home platforms, like Apple with HomeKit (aapl) and Alphabet (googl) through its «Works With Nest» program and its Weave language.

Google improved its smart home prowess at I / O as well, announcing «shortcuts» that will let you command multiple devices at once — similar to the scenes of Apple's smart home platform called HomeKit.

Both companies list about 200 supported devices on their respective HomeKit and SmartThings connected home platforms.

Amazon is investing significantly in Alexa to compete with Google Home and Apple's home automation platform HomeKit.

Apple's HomeKit smarthome platform is all over the news lately, but many people are unclear on the specifics like how to use it, what you can use with it, and so on.

Apple's HomeKit smart - home platform is a friendly and functional option for anyone who owns an iPhone or iPad and wants to create a DIY smart - home system.

Because HomeKit is designed to be the secure all - encompassing platform for IoT devices for iPhone users, there's no way Apple will ever include other standards because, by their definition, they're stupid and insecure.

The LIFX Mini is about what you'd hope for from an iPhone - compatible smartbulb, and with HomeKit, LIFX is finally ready to go toe - to - toe with the popular Philips Hue platform.