Apple users had a banner year when it came to new smart home devices. Of all the ones I tested, here are my favorite Apple Home -compatible ones that launched in 2025. Here are my favorite new smart home devices I tested in 2025 Heading into the year, I had high hopes. I'd expected to see Apple's smart home display launch, alongside new Apple TV and HomePod hardware. That didn't pan out, but it wasn't a total bust. We got multiple new versions of Matter — including 1.5 with camera support, robot vacuums joined Apple Home, and there was a huge number of new and unique devices that made their way to market. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums