Apple TV and HomeKit


Aaron Tilley for Forbes:

The person, who wishes to remain anonymous to protect his relationship with Apple, said the updated software Apple released to Apple TV today is the same update that iOS 8 developers received last week, which included in the release notes that "HomeKit support is built into the Apple TV firmware now," he said.

When HomeKit was announced, I thought the Apple TV would be an interesting application. Microsoft, Sony, Google, and others have put a lot of resources in trying to be the entertainment hub for the living room. Apple TV is perhaps a little more subversive and far reaching. Right now there's not much supporting HomeKit, but as devices come on line, the Apple TV could become a central hub that's always available on your network.