Behind the scenes improvementsĪnother brief mention during the WWDC Keynote was that Apple is working on some behind-the-scenes improvements to HomeKit for this year's release. Noticeably absent in Apple's messaging is the iPad, which has served as a HomeKit hub for years, so it appears that this will be coming to an end when Matter drops. ![]() According to Apple's iOS 16 preview, Matter accessories will require an Apple TV or HomePod running as your HomeKit hub. Devices from vendors such as Google, Amazon, Schlage, Eve, Philips Hue, and August will be hitting the market "later this year".Īfter WWDC, Apple quietly revealed one significant detail surrounding Matter and HomeKit hubs. ![]() As usual, Apple touted the workgroup as the future of the smart home, with Apple's HomeKit serving as a foundation of the new standard.Īccording to Apple, there are currently 130 Matter-enabled products in the works. WWDC 2022 Matter introduction (Image credit: Apple)ĭespite several setbacks that have pushed the rollout of the Matter smart home standard beyond its initial timeframe, Apple shared a brief update at this year's WWDC.
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