Critical HomeKit Update - Don’t Lose Support for Your Smart Devices!

The Home app just got a major overhaul, thanks to Matter compatibility and fresh features that are quietly transforming how Apple users control their homes. Mikah Sargent breaks down what you need to do, and why this update is bigger than you may think. • Why updating to the latest Apple Home version is required • How to prepare your devices and household for the update • Steps to manually update the Apple Home system • Overview of post-update Home app features and settings • Walkthrough of new Home app controls: activity, energy, hubs, security, and more • Matter accessories and updated connected services explained Host: Mikah Sargent Hands-On Apple episode 218 More Info: https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple/... Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Products we recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/twitnetca... TWiT may earn commissions on certain products. Follow us: Website: https://twit.tv/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/twit.tv Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@TWiT Facebook:   / twitnetwork   Instagram:   / twit.tv   X (Twitter): https://x.com/TWiT TikTok:   / twittok   LinkedIn:   / twit-llc   About us: TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, Windows Weekly, Security Now, Intelligent Machines, and more.