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GeeksModo Story Archive - October 2026

A draft email being composed with the attachment options above the keyboard.

How to add email attachments in Mail on iPad

You can add email attachments in Mail on iPad, from photos, videos, and documents to scanned PDFs and drawings.
An email attachment is selected with possible actions listed.

How to download email attachments in Mail on iPad

You can download email attachments in Mail on iPad, save them to Photos or Files, fill out forms, and find emails with attachments.
A view of the Home app showing multiple residents.

How to invite others to control accessories in your home

You can invite others to control accessories in your home on iPad as residents or guests, and allow them to edit.
The Home app with the sidebar on the left, showing Home, Automation, and Discover tabs near the top left. Categories and Rooms in the home appear below. To the right of the sidebar, at the top, are the Intercom, Add, and More Options buttons. Category buttons appear near the top. Below that are scenes, camera images, and a room with its accessories.

How to set up HomePod in Home on iPad

You can set up HomePod in Home on iPad, control its settings, and send and receive Intercom messages.
The Home app with the sidebar on the left, showing Home, Automation, and Discover tabs near the top left. Categories and Rooms in the home appear below. To the right of the sidebar, at the top, are the Intercom, Add, and More Options buttons. Category buttons appear near the top. Below that are scenes, camera images, and a room with its accessories.

How to use automations in Home on iPad

You can use automations in Home on iPad based on the time of day, your location, a sensor, or an accessory.
A view of the Home app showing multiple residents.

How to control your home remotely with iPad

You can control your home remotely with iPad using the Home app and a home hub like Apple TV 4K or HomePod.
The Home app with the sidebar on the left, showing Home, Automation, and Discover tabs near the top left. Categories and Rooms in the home appear below. To the right of the sidebar, at the top, are the Intercom, Add, and More Options buttons. Category buttons appear near the top. Below that are scenes, camera images, and a room with its accessories.

How to create and use scenes in Home on iPad

You can create and use scenes in Home on iPad to control multiple accessories at once, like lights, music, and the thermostat.
The Home app with the sidebar on the left, showing Home, Automation, and Discover tabs near the top left. Categories and Rooms in the home appear below. To the right of the sidebar, at the top, are the Intercom, Add, and More Options buttons. Category buttons appear near the top. Below that are scenes, camera images, and a room with its accessories.

Getting started with the Home app on iPad

You can use the Home app on iPad to add, control, and automate HomeKit and Matter accessories, and control your home remotely.
The Home app with the sidebar on the left. Home is highlighted. On the right are images from five security cameras.

How to set up security cameras in Home on iPad

You can set up security cameras in Home on iPad, view video streams, set up notifications, and create Activity Zones.
The Add Account screen showing a field to enter your email address.

How to add and remove email accounts on iPad

You can add and remove email accounts on iPad, set a fetch schedule, and temporarily stop using an email account in Mail.