Apple’s Home app hasn’t had any new publicized features in iOS 26 yet, but a code leak just revealed a new feature in the works that relies on Apple Maps’ new upgrades.
‘Adaptive Temperature’ could come to Home app, powered by new Maps features in iOS 26
Steve Moser, in a post on X, has shared code he discovered in the iOS 26 beta that references an in-the-works Home app feature.
That feature: Adaptive Temperature.
"Adaptive Temperature" hidden in iOS 26 beta Home app
Just as Maps learns your daily routes, HomeKit will soon learn your comings and goings (predicting when you’re rolling in the driveway or headed out of town for days on end) and automatically tweak your thermostat to match.… pic.twitter.com/kmGynJWUSH — Steve Moser (@SteveMoser) July 30, 2025
Moser’s mention of Maps learning your daily routes is a brand new iOS 26 addition.
Apple Maps in iOS 26 has two main tentpole features:
Preferred Routes Visited Places
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