Topic: home hub
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The iPad's New Chip Makes It the Ultimate Smart Home Hub
The new iPad Pro is Apple's first device to officially support the Thread protocol, integrating Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread via the N1 chip, which aligns it with the Matter smart home standard. Including a Thread radio allows the iPad Pro to set up and communicate directly with Thread-compat...
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Apple to Discontinue Original HomeKit Support
Apple will discontinue support for the original HomeKit architecture on February 10, 2026, which may cause connected devices to stop working for users who haven't updated to the new Apple Home system. Users who rely on an iPad as their primary Apple Home hub must switch to a HomePod or Apple TV, ...
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Apple's Rumored Smart Home Hub Could Start at $350
Apple's smart home display hub is expected to launch in Spring 2026 with a starting price of around $350, positioning it above competitors like Amazon's Echo Show 11. The device will come in two versions: one for tabletop use and another for wall mounting, though it's unclear if the $350 price ap...
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