<ul><li>Apple's upcoming iOS 18.4 software update will require users to update their smart home and installed accessories to a new architecture for the Home app.</li><li>Strings in the iOS 18.4 code suggest that support for the old Home architecture has been removed, indicating Apple will force the new architecture on all users.</li><li>The new Home architecture will be required to continue using HomeKit devices, despite past complaints about problems with the new architecture.</li><li>The new architecture is claimed to be more reliable and efficient, especially for homes with many smart home devices.</li></ul>

iOS 18.4 could force the new architecture for the Home app

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