Apple will soon require users to upgrade to new HomeKit architecture

Back with iOS 16, Apple introduced a new architecture for the Home app aimed at improving the experience of using HomeKit devices. Since then, upgrading to the new architecture has been optional, but Apple will soon force this upgrade on all users. iOS users will have to upgrade to the new HomeKit architecture Code seen by 9to5Mac in iOS 18.4 beta 3, which was released to developers on Monday, suggests that the Home app will no longer work with the old HomeKit architecture. One of the new strings added to the system warns users that support for the old version of Apple Home “will end soon” and that they need to “update now to avoid interruptions” with accessories and automations. According to Apple, the new Home architecture is “even more efficient and reliable” for controlling compatible devices. The update was first introduced with iOS 16.2 beta, but was then quickly pulled after multiple reports of it causing compatibility issues with smart home accessories. Apple re-enabled the ... Read full article.