# New Siri, HomeKit is gone, new locks & HomePod turned 8

An episode of [Everything Apple Home](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/6803584724), 15 Feb 2026, 2:46.

Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2638568/episodes/19676125-new-siri-homekit-is-gone-new-locks-homepod-turned-8.mp3

Apple officially retires legacy HomeKit, IKEA’s new Matter range raises questions, Xiaomi enters the Matter smart lock space, and the long awaited new Siri appears to be delayed. Plus, the original HomePod turns 8 years old and yes, I’m still running two as a stereo pair. In this week’s episode of Everything Apple Home, we break down what these updates actually mean for Apple Home users and where things could be heading next in 2026. applehome Authority Links • Watch on YouTube • Follow on Facebook • Follow on Instagram • Follow on X • Follow on TikTok

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