CES 2018 has brought many new goodies for Apple fans, but one of the most prolific categories has been HomeKit. We saw more than a dozen new HomeKit products debut here, and we rounded them all up into one place.
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We got a closer look at Abode’s Iota HomeKit security camera
The updated version of Abode's Iota is baking in lots of smarts. We went hands-on with the smart camera that includes support for HomeKit, Z-Wave, Zigbee, and Abode RF.
Hands-on with Orbit’s B-Hyve HomeKit smart watering systems
We got to go hands-on with Orbit's new HomeKit equipped smart watering system that allow you to control your watering schedules with HomeKit and Siri.
Hands-on with the iDevice Instinct HomeKit wall switch with built-in Amazon Echo speaker
iDevices built an Amazon Alexa speaker right into their upcoming Instinct wall switch, and while we didn't get to try it, we did get to check it out, as well as iDevices other new products, at CES 2018.
We checked out the Nanoleaf’s dodecahedron Remote & square LED tiles
The Nanoleaf Aurora is one of my favorite HomeKit accessories. At CES 2018, they've announced a pair of new products, that are both seriously cool. The 12-sided HomeKit remote, as well as the touch-sensitive square LED tiles.
Hands-on with Kohler’s HomeKit shower and faucet
Kohler has launched their Konnect program that includes toilets, showers, sinks, faucets, mirrors, and more. We went hands on with their first two HomeKit-equipped products at CES 2018.
Hands-on with First Alert’s OneLink that combines a smoke detector, AirPlay 2 Speaker, & Alexa
We got to go hands-on with First Alert's upcoming smoke and carbon monoxide detector, the OneLink Safe & Sound. It integrates not only a HomeKit smoke and carbon monoxide sensor, but a premium AirPlay 2 speaker, and Amazon Alexa voice control.
Orbit brings HomeKit support to its B-hyve irrigation and watering system
Here at CES 2018, Orbit announced that HomeKit support will be coming to their line of irrigation products, which encompasses smart sprinklers and other accessories.
Nanoleaf launches dodecahedron HomeKit controller and square lighting panels
Nanoleaf, the makers of one of my fav HomeKit lighting solutions, called Aurora, launched two new products at CES 2018: a dodecahedron-shaped HomeKit controller to set scenes or control your lights and a new lighting system using square tiles instead of triangles.
Fibaro launches a smart control button that will support HomeKit
Smart home accessory manufacturer Fibaro has launched their latest product here at CES 2018, dubbed The Button, which lets you perform any number of tasks by the press of... a button. It will even support Apple's HomeKit platform, though not at launch.
Netgear adds HomeKit support to Arlo Baby Smart HD Monitor via firmware update
HomeKit support is coming to owners of Netgear's Arlo Baby Smart HD Monitor Camera via a firmware update later this year.
Kohler introduces new HomeKit connected faucet and shower at CES
At CES this week, Kohler took the wraps off a collection of new smart kitchen and bath products that utilize its Microsoft Azure-based Kohler Konnect platform. They will also support Apple's HomeKit and Siri when they launch.