HomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot launches new smart lock with Matter support and revamped Hub 3

One of the best things that has happened to HomeKit in the past few years is the Matter standard. It is far from perfect, but it has opened the door (pun intended) for a new crop of accessories that would have never supported Apple’s smart home platform before. SwitchBot is a great example. The company started out with clever smart home products like the button pusher, but has leaned hard into Matter recently, and it is paying off. It’s new Lock Ultra and Hub 3 combo brings serious upgrades and, more importantly, native HomeKit compatibility thanks to Matter support. Some of my favorite gear Abode Home Security System Abode is the best home security system and includes compatibility with HomeKit. HomeKit Weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips and tricks, and everything to do with Apple’s smart home framework. SwitchBot Hub 3 The SwitchBot Hub 3 is what really brings everything together if you’re leaning into the SwitchBot ecosystem. SwitchBot has offe ... Read full article.