HomeKit Weekly: Aqara expands Matter support and unlocks advanced automation bridging across platforms

Aqara continues to be one of the best smart home vendors for HomeKit fans. This week, the company announced a major update to its Matter integration that will benefit anyone using HomeKit as their primary platform. Some of my favorite gear eufyCam 2C Upgrade your home security with wireless cameras that includes HomeKit compatibility. HomeKit Weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips and tricks, and everything to do with Apple’s smart home framework. Earlier this week, Aqara announced that is releasing its Advanced Matter Bridging feature to all of its Matter-compatible hubs. This includes the newer Aqara Hub M3 and it’s also is coming to older models like the M2, M1S, E1, and Camera Hub G3. Previously, this feature was only available on the Hub M3. Now, it is available across the board through a free firmware update. How does it work? Advanced Matter Bridging allows Aqara’s unique features to work inside third-party Matter platforms. For HomeKit users, ... Read full article.