If you’re still using Apple Home on the old HomeKit architecture, this is your final reminder: Apple’s migration deadline is tomorrow, February 10. Here’s how to update.
Why is this happening?
In October 2022, with the release of iOS 16.2 (and then again with iOS 16.4 after a few bumps in the road), Apple redesigned the entire architecture of the Home app to be more reliable as it introduced support for the Matter standard.
At the time, the company said that updating to the new architecture would be optional for now, as users would need to have all their connected devices running software version 16.2 or later.
Last May, Apple announced that iOS 19 would be the last version of the system to support the older Home architecture, even so support would end in the fall of 2025.
A few months later, Apple pushed back the end date again to February 10, 2026. That’s tomorrow.
For the past few weeks, Apple has warned users via email of the deadline, explaining that they should update their Apple Home app to “avoid interruptions with critical notifications and accessories with features like AirPlay.”
If you’re still using an older Apple Home architecture, see below what you need to do to update.
How to update to a new version of Apple Home
- Open the Home app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
- Tap or click the More button (three dots icon)
- Select Home Settings
- Select Software Update
- Tap or click Update Now and follow the instructions; if you have multiple houses, they will all be updated at once
To learn more, see the Apple Support document Update Apple Home.
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