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  • Your Guide to Set Up HomeKit the Right Way

    Your Guide to Set Up HomeKit the Right Way

    Getting started with HomeKit is actually pretty simple. All you really need is an iPhone or iPad, a HomeKit-compatible device, and Apple's own Home app. But to really unlock the magic—like controlling things when you're not home and setting up automations—you'll need a Home Hub. This is usually an Apple TV or a HomePod. Laying…

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