Apple's Home revamp is only half done, but the future is bright

We didn't get a redesigned Home app, and the Apple TV 4K is overpriced, but the HomeView is interesting. Most importantly, Apple Home Collection shows a commitment to the smart home.


Apple's series of press releases on October 13 showed it still cares about the smart home, but I think a crucial bit was missing. Sure, the hardware is interesting, but no updates for the Apple Home app was a choice.

I'm excited about HomeView, but the more important announcement was Apple's direct acknowledgement of a problem with third-party accessories. The Apple Home Collection explicitly addresses a complaint I've been raising recently that third-party accessory makers don't care about the Home app.


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