Feb 12th 2026
Hands-On Apple 218
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
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