Episode 186 - Apple's Home Play — The Smart Home Show

At WWDC, Apple demonstrates Apple TV’s new Home panel, showing an alert from a HomeKit-enabled doorbell.

Looking back at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference, we have a clear draft winner [PSSST: It was Richard]! Adam and Richard review the newly introduced HomeKit enhancements, including new features for lighting, cameras, and Apple TV devices.

Draft Results

How did Adam and Richard do with their HomeKit draft picks this year?

Adam: 2 points

HomeKit is not mentioned in keynote ❌

Enhancements to HomeKit Secure Video 2️⃣

Enhancements to HomeKit abilities with Shortcuts ❌

New HomeKit product category ❌

HomePod Mini announced ❌

Richard: 8 points

HomeKit is mentioned in the keynote 2️⃣

AirTags somehow used in HomeKit ❌

HomeKit experience on Apple TV 2️⃣

There is no HomeKit Session 1️⃣

Third-party support for HomeKit on the Mac 3️⃣

Topics

WWDC wrap-up
Camera and Apple TV improvements