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Title: Apple Delays Home App Update Requirement Until February 2026

Link: https://apple.slashdot.org/story/25/11/04/224...

Apple will officially discontinue support for its original Home architecture
(formerly HomeKit) on February 10, 2026. As MacRumors points out, Apple has
informed users that they need to "update now to avoid interruptions."
AppleInsider reports: The underlying HomeKit architecture was revamped in
March 2023 alongside iOS 16.4, so Apple has been supporting both the new and
old architecture for the last two years. There were initial problems with
stability that may have discouraged some users from upgrading, but those
problems have now been addressed. When Apple stops supporting the original
HomeKit architecture, it will break support for the Home app on devices
running older versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2,
macOS 13.1, tvOS 16.2, and watchOS 9.2 are the minimum versions of Apple's
platforms that work with the updated Apple Home app, and older devices will
lose access. The update includes support for features like guest access,
support for robot vacuum cleaners, and Activity History. Apple says it also
provides faster, more reliable performance, especially for smart homes with a
lot of HomeKit and Matter accessories installed.

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