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« on: July 07, 2016, 04:05:22 pm »

Why isn't the Home app on Apple TV?

For a device that's likely to spend a lot of time in your home, it seems odd that Apple TV won't get Apple's new Home app.

Since Apple first announced HomeKit back in 2014, anyone and everyone who's gone all- or even partially in on smart home products has wanted Apple to create an app for controlling those products.

And it's finally coming. When iOS 10 ships this fall, it'll feature an app made by Apple called Home that can control your HomeKit-enabled smart home products. As it stands, however, it'll only be available on iOS devices and Apple Watch. Sorry boutcha, Apple TV.



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When you think about it, the Apple TV seems like the perfect smart home hub: It's stationary, it's — in theory — always on, and it's likely set up in your home. One could argue it's the perfect device for controlling your internet-connected gadgets and gizmos while you're home and while you're away.

And that's probably why Apple's touting the Apple TV's upcoming a...

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