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Apple just killed HomeKit's old architecture, and your iPad smart hub is done

Ding dong your iPad hub is dead ...
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The iPad just got the chip it needs to be a smart home controller — again

Apple’s new M5-powered iPad Pro is the first iPad to officially support the Thread smart home protocol. It comes with Apple’s new N1 wireless networking chip, which adds Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and ...
BGR

Homeowners Are Reusing Old iPad Tablets To Save Money On Their Smart Homes - Here's How

Like a computer or phone, an old iPad is only good for so many years before you need an upgrade. It might start to lag, become less responsive, and the battery might drain more quickly. Or maybe some ...
The Verge

Apple may release an iPad-like smart home display next year

A new smart display from Apple next year could run a tvOS-based ‘homeOS.’ A new smart display from Apple next year could run a tvOS-based ‘homeOS.’ Gurman reports that the display will run Apple apps ...