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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Senior Reviewer, Smart Home

Senior Reviewer, Smart Home

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    Home Assistant makes it official.

    After supporting Matter in beta since 2023, the open-source smart home platform is now officially certified as a Matter Controller. This won’t make a jot of difference for users, says founder Paulus Schoutsen, but it’s “the cherry on the cake.”

    He added that certification has been a lengthy and expensive process; to certify a controller, you have to test every device type it’s compatible with. And, unlike Apple, Amazon, and Google, Home Assistant supports most Matter devices.

    Home Assistant officially Matters

    [home-assistant.io]

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    You can now control your Abode security system from your Apple TV.

    The DIY home security company launched the new app today and expanded its Android TV app. Users can now arm and disarm their Abode system from their TV, view live video feeds from up to four cameras, see recorded clips, and control devices through “quick actions.”

    Some Abode systems and cameras are Apple Home compatible, so they could already be controlled on Apple TV via the Home app, but this dedicated app expands the functionality to all Abode systems.

    The Abode app is now available on Apple TV. No subscription is required to use it, but some features, such as controlling devices via quick actions and viewing recorded footage, require a sub, which starts at $7.99 a month.
    The Abode app is now available on Apple TV. No subscription is required to use it, but some features, such as controlling devices via quick actions and viewing recorded footage, require a sub, which starts at $7.99 a month.
    Image: Abode
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    Apple’s rumored smart display might run Messages.

    MacRumors spotted code in the latest iOS 18.4 beta that adds the ChatKit framework to tvOS. This is how Apple devices handle SMS, MMS, and iMessage. However, tvOS is the operating system for HomePods and Apple TVs, neither of which run the Messages app.

    So, this could be an indication that the Messages app is coming to a new device that runs on tvOS, such as the long-rumored Apple smart display.

    tvOS 18.4 Beta Further Hints at Apple's Work on Smart Home Hub

    [macrumors.com]

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