Apple beendet die Unterstützung für die ursprüngliche HomeKit-Architektur. Nutzer, die noch nicht auf das neue Apple-Home-System gewechselt haben, könnten ab heute, dem 10. Februar 2026, Probleme bei der Steuerung ihrer vernetzten Geräte bekommen.

Automatisch gedimmtes Licht, Heizungen, die sich dem Tagesablauf anpassen, oder Haushaltsgeräte, die selbstständig arbeiten: Smarte Technik hält zunehmend Einzug in deutsche Haushalte.

Successful smart home implementations follow a proven three-phase approach that reconciles technical feasibility with personal needs and financial possibilities.

While early smart home gadgets were often isolated gimmicks, 2025 will see a fundamental change: 78% of households report measurable improvements in comfort, energy efficiency and security thanks to networked devices.

As part of its smart home offensive, Apple is apparently working on a new doorbell system with integrated facial recognition. As Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman reports in his newsletter "Power On", the system will use Face ID to automatically open the door for registered residents.

Digital picture frames or media players that are connected to the internet: Such devices can be infected with malware and are therefore increasingly being targeted by cyber criminals.