Apple Backpedals on Home Architecture, Alexa Gains Matter Support, In-Wall HomeKit Relay

After numerous issues, Apple has halted the Home Architecture update making it unavailable to iOS 16.2 users, Amazon adds Matter support to numerous devices, Aqara updates its M2 hub, and Evvr launches a no-neutral required, in-wall HomeKit relay switch!

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• Apple halts update to HomeKit's new Home architecture
• Aqara Announce Updated M2 Hub With POE
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• Building Matter devices with Alexa today
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• Evvr In-Wall Smart Relay Switch
• EVVR Smart in-⁠Wall Relay Switch

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