Summary
Apple is telling people to update their Apple Home app before February 10, 2026. If users do not update, they may lose access to smart home devices and features. Apple says the new version of the app will improve performance and add new features.
Key Facts
- Apple wants users to update the Home app before February 10, 2026.
- Without the update, smart home devices may stop working or work poorly.
- The update affects HomePod, Apple TV, smart lights, and other HomeKit devices.
- Apple's new Home architecture started in 2022 and is now required.
- The updated app version offers better performance and new features like guest access.
- Users need to update their iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch to recent software versions to access the new Home app.
- iPads cannot be used as a home hub in the latest version of the Home app.
- Apple instructs users to update their devices before upgrading the Home app.
