But the iPad isalreadya home-automation hubfor now.
Playing Catchup
Apple’s home automation offer has been somewhat spotty.
In terms of privacy, it is far beyond other smart-home vendors.
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But for everything else, Apple is behind.
“There are several reasons for this.
First, Apple’s HomeKit platform is not compatible with many popular smart home devices.
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Apple, then, is playing catch-up in this sector.
Hub
This brings us back to the report of Apples new hub.
The problem with using an iPad as a home hub controller is that it isnt always in the home.
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Youve removed the brain from your home-automation setup.
Thats why stationery items, like a HomePod speaker or AppleTV box, are better suited to the job.
After all, with Matter, they should all work together anyway.
