苹果iOS 18.6 Beta 2预警：旧版HomeKit架构今秋停更

Group 1 - Apple has announced that support for HomeKit devices based on the old architecture will officially end in the fall of 2025, which may disrupt certain smart home accessories, automation scenes, and security features if users do not update in time [1][4] - The transition to the new HomeKit architecture, which was introduced in March 2023, improves response speed by over 30% and significantly enhances stability, but it is only compatible with devices running iOS 16 or later, tvOS 16 or later, or HomePod software 16 [4][5] - To facilitate the upgrade process, Apple has introduced an "automatic transition" mechanism in iOS 18.6 Beta 2, allowing some devices to migrate automatically during the fall system update, while others will require manual updates [4] Group 2 - Industry analysts suggest that Apple's move aims to promote a unified standard in the smart home ecosystem, with global smart home device shipments expected to exceed 1.5 billion units by 2025, of which over 60% will support the new HomeKit architecture [5] - To maintain a competitive edge against Amazon Alexa and Google Home, Apple must eliminate the old architecture and strengthen its ecosystem [5] - After the termination of support for the old architecture, users will still be able to control some devices in offline mode, but cloud functionalities such as remote access, voice control, and automation triggers will be completely disabled [5]