Certain Apple devices, such as Yale safe on my list, require a compatible hub to work with Apple HomeKit. Apple has built these hubs into its other devices, which makes it a bit easier if you like the Apple ecosystem. Apple TVs, for example, have acted as hubs since the 3rd generation, as have both the HomePod and the HomePod mini. Due to recent changes in Apple Home, iPads unfortunately no longer act as Apple hubs.
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