The latest HomeKit updates make your home even smarter.
As with most yearly software releases, Apple`s HomeKit — and the Home app certainly didn`t steal the show in iOS 15. However, despite taking a back seat to headlines like SharePlay, there are still some significant changes to be aware of that impact how we interact with our smart homes. This year, the Home app adds new automation capabilities, more HomeKit camera improvements, and Siri finally goes beyond Apple devices. Here are the best new HomeKit features in iOS 15, tvOS 15, and watchOS 8.
Temperature, humidity, and light automation
Without a doubt, the most significant HomeKit improvement in iOS 15 is the addition of temperature, humidity, and light automation. While it is true that you could create these types of automation before iOS 15, doing so meant using a third-party HomeKit app — which isn`t always the most user-friendly.
Starting in iOS 15.1, you can finally put your HomeKit temperature, humidity, and ligh...
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