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09-16-2016, 04:42 PM
Apple is quietly phasing out HomeKit hub support for the third-generation Apple TV (http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-tv/), meaning users who update their iPhones and iPads with iOS 10 (http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-10/) will **t be able to use the remote access feature in the Home app unless they have a fourth-generation set-top box.
Since HomeKit's an**uncement in 2014, iOS device owners running iOS 8.1 or later have been able to communicate with their third-generation Apple TV over iCloud (http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/icloud/) remote access, which enables the set-top box to relay commands to HomeKit accessories when they're away from home.
http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2016/09/ios10-ipad-atv-homekit-automation-hero.jpg
However, Apple has been confirming via its Twitter support account (https://twitter.com/lexgardner419/status/776626384709951488) that once users update their devices to iOS 10, only a fourth-generation Apple TV or later is able to act as a HomeKit hub using the Home app to communicate remotely with the home automation platform. Apple has updated its support document (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207057?cid=tw_sr) on HomeKit remote access to reflect the change.
The news will ** doubt come as a blow to owners of third-generation Apple TVs who use the feature, with the lack of HomeKit support in iOS 10 signaling a**ther nail in the coffin for the older set-top box, which lacks native tvOS features like the App Store (http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/app-store/) and Siri (http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/siri/) integration only available on the later model.
@lexgardner419 (https://twitter.com/lexgardner419) We want to help. iOS 10 & HomeKit hubs are **w only compatible with AppleTv 4th Gen. Check this out: https://t.co/2DyWMh9Smz
— Apple Support (@AppleSupport) September 16, 2016 (https://twitter.com/AppleSupport/status/776622372988346369)
Apple's staggered depreciation of the third-gen device was also reflected in news last week that the company is pulling the device from its retail stores (http://www.macrumors.com/2016/09/08/apple-said-to-be-phasing-out-third-generation-apple-tv/), with staff instructed to remove any remaining models from store shelves.
On Tuesday, Apple released (http://www.macrumors.com/2016/09/13/apple-releases-tvos-10/) tvOS 10 (http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/tvos-10/) for the fourth-gen Apple TV, which added Siri support for managing HomeKit accessories, the ability to control HomeKit using third-party apps, and a whole host of other new features.
Related Roundups: Apple TV (http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-tv/), tvOS 10 (http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/tvos-10/), iOS 10 (http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-10/)
Buyer's Guide: Apple TV (Neutral) (http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#Apple_TV)
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Since HomeKit's an**uncement in 2014, iOS device owners running iOS 8.1 or later have been able to communicate with their third-generation Apple TV over iCloud (http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/icloud/) remote access, which enables the set-top box to relay commands to HomeKit accessories when they're away from home.
http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2016/09/ios10-ipad-atv-homekit-automation-hero.jpg
However, Apple has been confirming via its Twitter support account (https://twitter.com/lexgardner419/status/776626384709951488) that once users update their devices to iOS 10, only a fourth-generation Apple TV or later is able to act as a HomeKit hub using the Home app to communicate remotely with the home automation platform. Apple has updated its support document (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207057?cid=tw_sr) on HomeKit remote access to reflect the change.
The news will ** doubt come as a blow to owners of third-generation Apple TVs who use the feature, with the lack of HomeKit support in iOS 10 signaling a**ther nail in the coffin for the older set-top box, which lacks native tvOS features like the App Store (http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/app-store/) and Siri (http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/siri/) integration only available on the later model.
@lexgardner419 (https://twitter.com/lexgardner419) We want to help. iOS 10 & HomeKit hubs are **w only compatible with AppleTv 4th Gen. Check this out: https://t.co/2DyWMh9Smz
— Apple Support (@AppleSupport) September 16, 2016 (https://twitter.com/AppleSupport/status/776622372988346369)
Apple's staggered depreciation of the third-gen device was also reflected in news last week that the company is pulling the device from its retail stores (http://www.macrumors.com/2016/09/08/apple-said-to-be-phasing-out-third-generation-apple-tv/), with staff instructed to remove any remaining models from store shelves.
On Tuesday, Apple released (http://www.macrumors.com/2016/09/13/apple-releases-tvos-10/) tvOS 10 (http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/tvos-10/) for the fourth-gen Apple TV, which added Siri support for managing HomeKit accessories, the ability to control HomeKit using third-party apps, and a whole host of other new features.
Related Roundups: Apple TV (http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-tv/), tvOS 10 (http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/tvos-10/), iOS 10 (http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-10/)
Buyer's Guide: Apple TV (Neutral) (http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#Apple_TV)
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