Smart home PSA: Apple's "new architecture" for Home app becomes mandatory today

Ars Technica
By Andrew CunninghamFeb 11, 2026, 1:18 pm75 pts
In 2022, Apple announced it was adopting a "new Home architecture" for its smart home ecosystem to improve its performance and reliability and make it possible to support different kinds of accessories. Although it was mostly an invisible update when it worked properly, some users who attempted to switch to…

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