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February 10, 2026
Apple is killing the old HomeKit Tuesday
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TL;DR
- Apple is ending support for the old HomeKit architecture on February 10, 2026.
- Smart home devices may stop working in the Home app if the app is not updated.
- The new architecture requires iOS 16.2 or later on phones and devices.
- iPads are no longer supported as Apple Home Hubs; HomePod or Apple TV is required.
- The new Apple Home architecture launched with iOS 16.4 in 2023, offering improved performance, reliability, and Matter support.
- Users must update their Home app to avoid interruption of smart home control.
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