Changelog

NEWS SUMMARIES
Now, deciding whether a news article is of interest is simpler than ever. Our new "News Summaries" provide a brief preview that helps you quickly gauge the relevance of each piece. Just tap the news icon on the tab bar to start browsing these succinct summaries.

PRICE ALERTS
Maximize your savings with the new Price Alerts feature. Set a price target for any device, and receive instant notifications when the price reaches or falls below your specified amount. To activate this alert, tap the alarm icon in the accessory details.

MORE FILTERS
Finding the right device has never been smoother. Our enhanced filter options, particularly for lamps, allow you to pinpoint exactly what you're looking for.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES GALORE
Explore a variety of new functionalities designed to enrich your experience with HomeDevices. These additional features aim to simplify your app interactions and improve overall usability.

We're thrilled for you to experience these enhancements, crafted to make your interactions with HomeDevices more efficient and enjoyable. Dive in and discover what's new!

We're excited to introduce the latest update to our app! Here's what's new and improved:

Enhanced Accessories Overview:
We've completely revamped the accessories overview, making it easier for you to quickly filter accessories by manufacturer, category, or features. This streamlines the process of finding exactly what you need.

Deals with Price History:
Now, you can keep track of the price history of deals! This feature provides transparent insight into whether an offer is good or exceptional, empowering you to make well-informed decisions.

App Updates:
You can now conveniently access the release notes for app updates directly within HomeDevices. Additionally, you can explore the manufacturer's accessories there.

Numerous Additional Improvements and Bug Fixes:
We've also made numerous minor enhancements and fixed bugs to further enhance your app experience.

Thank you for your ongoing support and feedback! Please update your app to enjoy all the latest features.

Improved courses: Enhancements have been made to provide a better experience with our courses, offering more features and improvements.

Improved link handling: The way links are handled has been refined, resulting in a smoother and more intuitive navigation experience.

Improved offline experience: We have enhanced the offline capabilities to ensure a seamless and improved user experience even when you're not connected to the internet.

Bugfixes: Various bugs have been addressed and resolved to ensure a more stable and reliable app.

Implementing bug fixes to ensure a smoother and more reliable user experience.

We have further refined the new battery monitoring system and added an edit button. Additionally, we have addressed a few bugs.

With the new battery monitoring, you can effortlessly keep track of the battery status of your accessories. Obtain a clear overview of the quantity and types of batteries required to ensure that your accessories are consistently ready for use.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of HomeDevices version 4.2! In direct response to your feedback, we have integrated German language support, thereby enhancing the accessibility of HomeDevices for a wider audience.

You asked for it, and we delivered: HomeDevices is now available in German!

In this latest release, we've meticulously fine-tuned numerous aspects to enhance the app's performance and overall user experience. We recognize the significance of paying attention to details, and we've dedicated our efforts to address and resolve these intricacies.

Thank you for all your feedback! We've been listening, and we've given the Deals tab a makeover. Now, at a glance, you can see which accessories from your wishlist are on sale. Plus, you can filter deals by manufacturer and activate the most popular filters with just one tap.

In addition, we've fixed a few bugs along the way.

We're thrilled to introduce the latest update that takes your HomeDevices experience to new heights. We've integrated free courses that empower you to make the most of your Apple Home.

First Aid Course: Have you encountered common issues with Apple Home? Our "First Aid Course" provides structured guidance to swiftly resolve them, ensuring your Apple Home runs smoothly.

Controller Course: Ready to take your Apple Home to the next level? Dive into our latest addition, the "Controller Course," where you'll learn how to create complex automations, set up custom notifications, and unlock a world of possibilities for your smart home.

With these courses, you'll have the knowledge and tools to maximize your Apple Home experience like never before. Upgrade to the latest HomeDevices version now and start learning!

Matter Device Indication in Overview: No more guesswork or clicking through to device details - you can see at a glance if the device supports Matter.

New Features from Version 3.0:

We've made substantial optimizations under the hood that will make your HomeDevices experience smoother, quicker, and more responsive. These improvements will be especially noticeable during the startup of the app, reducing load times and ensuring a smoother transition into the app. But that's not all - you'll also experience enhanced speed and responsiveness when loading and navigating between categories and accessories.

Revamped News Section
We've completely reworked the News section, delivering a more engaging, informative, and interactive experience. You'll now find it easier to stay up-to-date with the latest developments and insights.

Simplified Navigation
Navigating around the app has never been easier. We've redesigned HomeDevices to be more intuitive, allowing you to reach all accessories with greater speed and fewer taps.

Expanded Filter Options
You asked for more ways to filter devices, and we listened. In HomeDevices 3.0, you'll find a host of new filtering options that will allow you to find exactly what you're looking for, faster and easier.

Numerous Additional Enhancements
We've added a host of other improvements to make HomeDevices better than ever. These include visual tweaks, stability enhancements, bug fixes, and many other tweaks and updates that will make using HomeDevices more enjoyable and efficient.

We're thrilled to bring you this major update!

We're excited to unveil HomeDevices 3.0. We've overhauled the application from the ground up, focusing on performance, user experience, and functionality. Here's what you can expect in the latest update:

Significant Performance Improvements
We've made substantial optimizations under the hood that will make your HomeDevices experience smoother, quicker, and more responsive. These improvements will be especially noticeable during the startup of the app, reducing load times and ensuring a smoother transition into the app. But that's not all - you'll also experience enhanced speed and responsiveness when loading and navigating between categories and accessories.

Revamped News Section
We've completely reworked the News section, delivering a more engaging, informative, and interactive experience. You'll now find it easier to stay up-to-date with the latest developments and insights.

Simplified Navigation
Navigating around the app has never been easier. We've redesigned HomeDevices to be more intuitive, allowing you to reach all accessories with greater speed and fewer taps.

Expanded Filter Options
You asked for more ways to filter devices, and we listened. In HomeDevices 3.0, you'll find a host of new filtering options that will allow you to find exactly what you're looking for, faster and easier.

Numerous Additional Enhancements
We've added a host of other improvements to make HomeDevices better than ever. These include visual tweaks, stability enhancements, bug fixes, and many other tweaks and updates that will make using HomeDevices more enjoyable and efficient.

We're thrilled to bring you this major update!

Our latest update for HomeDevices is here, and it's all about the little things. We've made some small improvements and fixed a few pesky bugs to help the app run smoothly.

Small improvements and bugfixes

- Missing links to stores can now be added
- Small improvements and bugfixes

Fixes a bug where devices were not loaded correctly under certain conditions after launching the app.

- Improved caching
- Check out the latest Matter devices that have been certified by the CSA (must be enabled in settings)
- View details of Matter devices

- New category: Matter
- Improved filters
- Deals can be searched and filtered

- Fixes a bug where notifications for app updates did not navigate to the App Store correctly.
- Small improvements and bug fixes

Smaller improvements and bug fixes

- iOS 16 design: HomeDevices now uses the new design of the Home app.
- Filter: You can now filter the device categories by numerous characteristics. No matter if you are looking for devices with Thread, lamps with Adaptive Lighting, air quality sensors with PM2.5 sensor or switches with Single Press, Double Press and Long Press. Of course, you can combine filters as you like.
- Matter: We continue to prepare for the upcoming launch of Matter. From now on, you can view the manufacturers who have already announced Matter support in a new collection.
- Many additional enhancements: We've also made many improvements that won't be visible to you, but will help us make HomeDevices even better in the future.

- iOS 16 design: HomeDevices now uses the new design of the Home app.
- Filter: You can now filter the device categories by numerous characteristics. No matter if you are looking for devices with Thread, lamps with Adaptive Lighting, air quality sensors with PM2.5 sensor or switches with Single Press, Double Press and Long Press. Of course, you can combine filters as you like.
- Matter: We continue to prepare for the upcoming launch of Matter. From now on, you can view the manufacturers who have already announced Matter support in a new collection.
- Many additional enhancements: We've also made many improvements that won't be visible to you, but will help us make HomeDevices even better in the future.

- iOS 16 design: HomeDevices now uses the new design of the Home app.
- Filter: You can now filter the device categories by numerous characteristics. No matter if you are looking for devices with Thread, lamps with Adaptive Lighting, air quality sensors with PM2.5 sensor or switches with Single Press, Double Press and Long Press. Of course, you can combine filters as you like.
- Matter: We continue to prepare for the upcoming launch of Matter. From now on, you can view the manufacturers who have already announced Matter support in a new collection.
- Many additional enhancements: We've also made many improvements that won't be visible to you, but will help us make HomeDevices even better in the future.

- iOS 16 design: HomeDevices now uses the new design of the Home app.
- Filter: You can now filter the device categories by numerous characteristics. No matter if you are looking for devices with Thread, lamps with Adaptive Lighting, air quality sensors with PM2.5 sensor or switches with Single Press, Double Press and Long Press. Of course, you can combine filters as you like.
- Matter: We continue to prepare for the upcoming launch of Matter. From now on, you can view the manufacturers who have already announced Matter support in a new collection.
- Many additional enhancements: We've also made many improvements that won't be visible to you, but will help us make HomeDevices even better in the future.

Fixes a bug where some images could not be uploaded.