HomeKit Insider Podcast
In the latest episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, the hosts discuss Amazon’s unsuccessful attempt to acquire Roomba, SwitchBot’s new hub, and the potential uses of homeOS.
After facing regulatory scrutiny for months, Amazon has decided not to proceed with its planned acquisition of iRobot, the parent company of Roomba. The approval for the acquisition was unlikely, leading Amazon to abandon the deal.
Listener Siobhan has informed us that Level Home has received Matter approval for its Level Lock+ smart lock with Home Key. Although the update is not yet available, it is expected to be released soon after certification.
Once again, Apple’s unannounced operating system, homeOS, has been spotted in the latest tvOS 17.4 beta. The hosts speculate on the nature of this new operating system and whether it could indicate the development of a new smart home display.
SwitchBot has introduced a new hub called the Hub Mini. This compact hub connects to SwitchBot devices via Bluetooth and integrates them into your Matter home.
Lastly, the hosts discuss the latest update to the Wallflower app, which provides a smart home control panel that can be used on an iPad or iPhone.
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