Home Assistant has rolled out a fresh update for its iOS app, giving smart home users a new experimental feature along with several fixes aimed at improving the experience on newer Apple devices.
The latest release, Home Assistant for iOS version 2026.10.3, follows earlier updates in the 2026.10.x series that introduced Apple Watch location reporting and layout improvements for the iPhone Duo. This new version focuses on preparing the app for a more interactive smart home camera experience while also refining compatibility with the foldable iPhone’s different display modes.
One of the most notable additions in Home Assistant 2026.10.3 is the groundwork for two-way audio. This experimental feature is currently located in the app’s Labs section and is designed to add a “talk” button to live camera and doorbell streams. Once fully supported, users will be able to speak directly to visitors through compatible smart cameras or video doorbells from inside the Home Assistant app.
To use the new two-way audio functionality, users will also need to be running Home Assistant Core version 2026.11.0. While the iOS app update is already available, the exact release timing for the required Core version has not been confirmed.
The update also brings targeted improvements for the iPhone Duo. Home Assistant has fixed an issue affecting side-by-side mode on the foldable device, as well as a bug related to switching between servers. These fixes should make the app more stable and responsive for users who manage multiple Home Assistant servers or rely on multitasking layouts.
In addition, version 2026.10.3 includes better optimization for the iPhone Duo in several physical configurations, including tent mode, flat portrait mode, and flat landscape mode. These refinements should help the Home Assistant app adapt more smoothly as users fold, unfold, or reposition the device.
Home Assistant for iOS version 2026.10.3 is now available to download through the Apple App Store. For iPhone, Apple Watch, smart camera, and smart home automation users, this update is a useful step forward, especially for those interested in upcoming two-way audio support for cameras and doorbells.
