Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 11 hours ago

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Apple officially retires legacy HomeKit, IKEA’s new Matter range raises questions, Xiaomi enters the Matter smart lock space, and the long awaited new Siri appears to be delayed.

Plus, the original HomePod turns 8 years old and yes, I’m still running two as a stereo pair.

In this week’s episode of Everything Apple Home, we break down what these updates actually mean for Apple Home users and where things could be heading next in 2026.

For deeper coverage on every story, visit AppleHomeAuthority.com and follow for more Apple Home news, reviews, and real world insights.

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