This announcement follows Logitech's
addition of Apple HomeKit support for the Circle 2 this past September.
Not exact matches
With the
addition of an optional bridge, MyQ can work with
Apple's
HomeKit smart - home platform, too.
Apple told developers in session that they no longer need an MFi (Made for iPhone / iPod / iPad) license to test out
HomeKit smart products before bringing them to market, and are even free to experiment with the platform using popular custom - fit boards like Arduino and Raspberry Pi.The looser licensing should make it easier for developers to test out prototypes
of smart home gadgets, although certification must still be obtained before the products are ready for commercial sale,
Apple noted.In
addition to the licensing change,
Apple has updated its
HomeKit
Belkin's WeMo line, which consists
of a range
of home automation products like light switches, motion sensors, cameras, and more, has been around a few years, but the company has been dedicated to updating it and adding new products on a regular basis.It appears that the WeMo line's next major update could be the
addition of HomeKit support, letting the complete range
of products integrate with
Apple's upcoming home automation platform.
In
addition to Alexa, the Ecobee4 works with a wide range
of smart home devices and systems, including
Apple HomeKit, IFTTT, Wink and Samsung SmartThings.
In
addition to enabling the
Apple TV as a
HomeKit hub, they expanded the range
of HomeKit with the release
of iOS 10.
In
addition, products like the Schlage Sense Bluetooth Deadbolt ($ 189.38 at Amazon.com), the Kwikset Premis, and the second - gen August Smart Lock work with
Apple's
HomeKit,
Apple's own network
of smart home devices that harnesses the voice - control powers
of Siri to control your lock.
Other
additions include music video playlists in
Apple Music, a Video group in the For You section
of Apple News,
HomeKit software authentication and support for for Advanced Mobile Location (AML).
Those are the major changes, but
Apple does include a changelog detailing a bunch
of other notable aspects
of the update, such as uninterrupted music video streams on
Apple Music, the
addition of a new Video group in
Apple News» «For You,» section, Siri support on
Apple TV and
Apple TV 4K in Brazil,
HomeKit tweaks for devs, Advanced Mobile Location support, and
Apple Pay support for commuters in Shanghai and Beijing.
Apple's
HomeKit is about to get a much needed major upgrade, thanks to the
addition of speakers, the company announced during its WWDC keynote today.
In
addition to working with Alexa and Google Assistant, among others, it's also one
of the few plugs that supports
Apple's
HomeKit.