TP-Link cancels its plans to add Apple HomeKit to its connected outlets

Marco Antonio Ramirez August 12, 2019

0 1.720 1 minute of reading

TP-Link has announced that they are leaving the projects to implement the Apple Homekit home automation suite. They lead to reasons such as problems in development and implementation is complicated with the roadmap.

Smart plugs are increasingly a necessary option for those who want a complete home automation option. That is why Apple Homekit is one of the most striking alternatives for those in the Apple ecosystem, but it is not always easy to implement, as shown by TP-Link, which has announced that its smart plugs will not be compatible with the home automation suite. from Apple.

[amazon_link asins=’B00ADW9R22,B017X72IES,B07GVR9TG7,B00EYXKTDM,B00KXULGJQ,B00C2ICYPC,B00A0VCJPI,B010RXXY48,B001FWYGJS’ template=’ProductCarousel’ store=’hardwa028-21′ marketplace=’ES’ link_id=’9b5741af-17e2-4882-b195-21d829cad45b’]

According to an update on the TP-Link website, users have been notified that due to the roadmap changes, Smart Plug Mini will not receive an update to receive Apple HomeKit. Yes, we have reached the point that we need to update a plug, but once recomposed, it can be understood that integrating HomeKit may not be something that is viable for them.

No Apple home automation for certain smart plugs

Apple has been making various announcements about how easy HomeKit is supposed to be easy to implement, but TP-Link doesn't seem to be making up for it for now. Two years ago Apple began to support home automation only by software without needing licensed chips that increased the price greatly, a measure with which the number of devices that allow it increased greatly.

This decision by TP-Link affects the Smart Plug Mini, which is not sold in Spain but has a notable following in the United States due to its cheap price in packages of several plugs. It is a bit sad news that can weigh on sales but it is possible that sooner or later they will end up being added after finding time and resources that can be allocated for their future integration.

Source Apple Insider