15.6
What's New
iOS 15.6 SDK arrives with Xcode 13.4.1, introducing stricter Matter accessory pairing requirements that enforce iCloud account consistency and ownership-based access control. Developers integrating Matter support must account for these authentication and authorization changes when building smart home features.
Highlights
- iOS 15.6 SDK bundled with Xcode 13.4.1 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch development
- Matter accessory pairing requires iCloud account alignment between initiating device and home hub
- Only home owners can pair Matter accessories, not invited users