Apple discontinuing support for older Home architecture with iOS 19

The original Apple Home architecture will officially lose support with the release of iOS 19, and users are already being encouraged to update ahead of the discontinuation.iOS 19 will not support for the older Home architecture.The iPhone maker's move doesn't come as much of a surprise, however, as references to the change were discovered back in March 2025. Specifically, the third developer beta of iOS 18.4 contained text strings that effectively urged users to upgrade to the latest Apple Home architecture.Though it was buried within the operating system, the text would've informed users of the need to "update now to avoid interruptions," as support for the older Apple Home architecture was going to "end soon." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

May 12, 2025 - 22:35
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Apple discontinuing support for older Home architecture with iOS 19
The original Apple Home architecture will officially lose support with the release of iOS 19, and users are already being encouraged to update ahead of the discontinuation.

Smartphone screen shows a home upgrade notification with an option to learn more, on an orange background. Automatic updates for HomePod are enabled.
iOS 19 will not support for the older Home architecture.

The iPhone maker's move doesn't come as much of a surprise, however, as references to the change were discovered back in March 2025. Specifically, the third developer beta of iOS 18.4 contained text strings that effectively urged users to upgrade to the latest Apple Home architecture.

Though it was buried within the operating system, the text would've informed users of the need to "update now to avoid interruptions," as support for the older Apple Home architecture was going to "end soon."


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums