Apple iOS 18 Upgrades HomeKit to Support Matter 1.2 Smart Home Standard

TapTechNews September 21st, according to a blog post by tech media 9to5Mac yesterday (September 20th), it is reported that Apple's iOS 18 system upgrades HomeKit, now supporting the Matter 1.2 smart home standard, bringing new opportunities for HomeKit suppliers.

After this update, many smart home devices including WELOVMatterP200Pro fully support Apple's HomeKit. WELOVMatterP200Pro is an air purifier that adopts an advanced filtering system and a real-time air quality monitoring system, providing users with a comprehensive solution to maintain the best air quality.

After this HomeKit platform update, WELOVMatterP200Pro is integrated into the Apple Home app, and users can easily control it through Siri voice commands and HomeKit scenes and automation settings, and can be used in conjunction with other Apple Home-compatible devices.

TapTechNews note: Matter 1.2 was released in October 2023. The new version includes 9 new device types such as refrigerators, air conditioners, and dishwashers, revisions and expansions of existing product categories, and important improvements to existing technical specifications, SDKs, certification policies, and testing tools.