Goodbye to HomeKit, Hello Apple Home : Key Changes After Support Ends February 2026

Apple ended legacy HomeKit support on Feb 10, 2026, shifting to Apple Home for faster control and easier scaling of smart devices.

Last call: Update Apple Home by tomorrow, or your HomeKit setup may stop working

If you’re still running Apple Home on the old HomeKit architecture, this is your final reminder: Apple’s migration deadline ...
MacRumors

Still Running Old HomeKit Architecture? Apple is Planning Automatic Upgrades

Apple is officially ending support for the prior version of Apple Home this year, and the company has been encouraging users to update to the new HomeKit architecture by that time to avoid ...
MacRumors

tvOS 26 Changes 'HomeKit' References to 'Apple Home' in Settings App

The fifth tvOS 26 beta changed several "HomeKit" references to "Apple Home" in the Settings app on all Apple TV models compatible with the update. For example, Israeli website The Verifier reported ...
AppleInsider

'Apple Home' is increasingly replacing HomeKit references in beta software

Apple's tvOS 26 beta removing HomeKit branding and adding "Apple Home" shouldn't be a surprise, since Apple has been on that road for two years. HomeKit is now over ten years old, having been ...

HomeKit Weekly: The Onvis CS2 turns a simple door sensor into multiple use cases for Apple Home

The Onvis CS2 isn't just a contact sensor. With a 120dB siren, Thread support, and climate tracking, it's a 4-in-1 security ...
AppleInsider

Apple Home

Apple will be killing off its original Apple Home architecture on February 10, and it won't matter if you're on old software. Do this to upgrade HomeKit and keep your ...