Apple Home users are celebrating after discovering a significant update in the first iOS 18 beta: the option to choose a “Preferred Home Hub.” This feature allows users to select their preferred Home hub, rather than relying on Apple’s automatic selection, fixing the issue of smart home devices running over Wi-Fi through a HomePod instead of a more reliable Apple TV using ethernet. The addition of this feature has been met with excitement and praise from HomeKit users, with many calling it the most important update in Homekit history. By allowing users to choose a hardwired Apple TV as their main Home hub, rather than a Wi-Fi-based HomePod, Apple Home automations are expected to run faster and more reliably. This change addresses years of frustration for users with multiple hubs, who have experienced slowdowns and reliability issues when Apple Home defaults to the wrong hub. Overall, the option to choose a “Preferred Home Hub” is a game-changer for Apple Home users looking to optimize their smart home setup.