This week saw Aqara release a new rotary dimmer switch and Stephen picked up the Meross power strip to test. Andrew spends some time explaining how HomeKit Adaptive Lighting works using the Eve Light Strip which automatically adjusts the color temperature throughout the day. We also touch on a half-dozen listening questions including a great idea from Neil there he was used a contact sensor to get notified when his mail arrives. Most of the episode was spent discussing Thread and why this connec...
Nov 09, 2020•36 min•Ep. 24
Linksys released a more affordable Wi-Fi 6 router, Eve brings adaptive lighting to its light strip, a Homebridge update includes more Vivint security devices, and we answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in App...
Nov 02, 2020•31 min•Ep. 23
Molekule updates its Air Mini+ to include HomeKit, Brilliant smart panels are now available on Amazon, Abode launches a new outdoor camera, we follow up on using Switchbot with Homebridge, and we answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-...
Oct 26, 2020•36 min•Ep. 22
Our hosts go through some of the announcements from Apple’s iPhone event, including MagSafe and what they pre-ordered. Then go in-depth on the HomePod mini, the new Intercom feature, Nanoleaf announcements and we answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the sho...
Oct 19, 2020•36 min•Ep. 21
Arlo releases new wireless cameras, Vizio launches new HomeKit-enabled TVs, we test the Switchbot Hub Mini, Stephen has a real-life water leak story, Andrew reviews the Hue Gradient Lightstrip and we answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving ...
Oct 12, 2020•38 min•Ep. 20
Yale launches their HomeKit Smart Delivery Box, small changes come to iOS 14.2, Stephen describes his Switchbot experience, Andrew has the Hue gradient lightstrip, we get an update on the AppleInsider studio and we answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the s...
Oct 05, 2020•42 min•Ep. 19
After some follow-up on Lutron blinds and HomeKit, we cover the meross HomeKit power strip, Senic outdoor Hue switch, Netatmo HomeKit doorbell camera, and Linksys updates its tri-band Velop router to include HomeKit. Then we interview special guest Matthew Keasler, Senior Product Manager at Linksys! Matthew talks about his history with Apple (and his love of cables), and then discusses what Linksys is doing to protect users’ privacy. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the ha...
Sep 28, 2020•43 min•Ep. 18
Our hosts discuss the announcements from Apple’s ‘Time Flies’ event, iOS 14 updates, Andrew’s studio updates, Stephen’s outdoor camera project, and we answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Li...
Sep 21, 2020•31 min•Ep. 17
LG backpedals on its backpedal over HomeKit, August and Hue announce a new integration, meross launches a new smart garage door sensor, we review the Aqaba G2H HomeKit secure video camera, we answer listener questions about ripping Blu-Rays and playing on Apple TV, and Andrew has a surprise question for our listeners! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles or email us here . Find us in you...
Sep 14, 2020•41 min•Ep. 16
LIFX launches a new antibacterial smart bulb, Yale announces pricing and availability for their door and cabinet locks, LG back pedals on HomeKit for pre-2019 TV’s, Hue launches new products, Stephen broke his Logitech Circle View, and we answer listener questions! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit In...
Sep 07, 2020•44 min•Ep. 15
Eufy announces a Kickstarter for its new outdoor delivery protection safe, Level Lock releases its touch-sensitive lock, Yardian has a HomeKit enabled sprinkler controller, we cover recent updates to HomeKit apps, and we answer listener questions! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support...
Aug 31, 2020•42 min•Ep. 14
We review the August Keypad, VOCOlinc announces their HomeKit smart humidifier, new home apps, and we answer listener questions! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Links from the Show VOCOlinc MistFlow Smart Humidif...
Aug 17, 2020•43 min•Ep. 13
Andrew reviews the new VOCOlinc HomeKit enabled air purifier, Onvis launches a HomeKit Secure Video camera, and we answer listener questions and feedback! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Links from the Show ONVIS...
Aug 10, 2020•40 min•Ep. 12
Aqara backtracks on HomeKit-only support, Arlo Pro 3 floodlight camera gets HomeKit support, Yobi B3 is a new HomeKit doorbell camera with no video recording, Andrew reviews the new Wemo mini smart plug, and we go through listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the s...
Aug 03, 2020•40 min•Ep. 11
Wemo launches a new, smaller smart plug, one of our listeners builds a HomeKit compatible trip wire, Eve updates its app and brings forecast triggers to Eve Aqua, and Stephen gets started with Homebridge. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag #homekitinsider Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and co...
Jul 27, 2020•32 min•Ep. 10
We have a Eufy 2K Indoor Cam on-hand and discuss the setup, including the HomeKit firmware update. Andrew discovers a Wi-Fi vs. Bluetooth connectivity issue with August’s latest smart lock, and we give away a second Eve Cam! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5...
Jul 20, 2020•32 min•Ep. 9
EufyCam sends a firmware update to add HomeKit Secure Video, Wink makes its subscription mandatory, Arlo 2 launches, plus we have official reviews of the Eve Cam, August Wi-Fi smart lock, and VOCOlinc contact sensor! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star ra...
Jul 13, 2020•35 min•Ep. 8
Andrew O'Hara and William Gahllager hangout for this extra-long episode while Stephen Robles is away to talk about William's smart home setup, answer some user questions, and reveal the winner of the Eve Cam. Giveaway sponsored by Eve In last week’s episode, we announced a new giveaway of an incredible Eve Cam. We had countless entries and we’ve randomly chosen a winner which was Josh White. Congratulations to Josh White on winning and thank you to Eve Systems for sponsoring the giveaway. Not on...
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 7
After some follow up with Aqara light switches, Logitech Circle View tips, and a look at the HomePass app, our hosts discuss a hands-on with new iOS 14 and HomeKit Secure Video features. Listener questions include the iDevices brand and the best options for HomeKit compatible security systems. Stay tuned to the end of the episode because we’re giving away an Eve HomeKit Secure Video camera! Find the instructions below. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag #homekiti...
Jun 29, 2020•31 min•Ep. 6
Vocolinc has new contact sensors available, eero HomeKit-enabled routers now available in Apple Stores, the Eve Cam is back in stock, and a new smart light strip from LifeSmart is now on Amazon! We answer listener questions including motion-enabled closet lights and the brightest options for smart bulbs, and then we dive into the excited announcements from the 2020 WWDC Keynote! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag #homekitinsider Tweet and follow our hosts at Andr...
Jun 24, 2020•39 min•Ep. 5
We learn how to pronounce Aqara, review the Lutron Aurora, Home+ 4 app, and compare the Philips Hue ecosystem to IKEA’s Trådfri smart lights. Note: The next episode of HomeKit Insider will be on June 24th instead of June 22nd. Apple's developer conference is on June 22nd, hopefully with HomeKit surprises in store. We will be back on the 24th to talk about Apple's announcement and how HomeKit will be changing! Catch you then! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag #ho...
Jun 15, 2020•45 min•Ep. 4
Eve Cam is out for preorder, Eufy delays their HomeKit camera, 1Home integrates the legacy KNX home accessories, Stephen reviews his first experience with Phillips Hue, and we have listener questions about Arlo HomeKit integration. This episode is sponsored by VOCOlinc . VOCOlinc has an ever-growing lineup of HomeKit accesories focusing on wellbeing, security, lighting, plugs, and convenience all at an affordable price. Find all of its gear, including the upcoming PureFlow air purifier and VS1 c...
Jun 08, 2020•32 min•Ep. 3
Join us for the latest HomeKit news and latest releases, Stephen describes his recent project of connecting a Logitech Harmony Hub to HomeKit, and Andrew compares the new Level Lock to August. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag #homekitinsider Tweet and follow our hosts at Stephen Robles and Andrew O’Hara , or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in A...
Jun 01, 2020•35 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to a new show from AppleInsider: HomeKit Insider! Tune in every week for the latest HomeKit products, reviews, tips and tutorials, and hear about our latest HomeKit projects. This week we review the Brilliant smart home panel, Logitech View HomeKit camera, and hear about Stephen's experience with Aqara light switches. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag #homekitinsider Tweet and follow our hosts at Stephen Robles and Andrew O’Hara , or email us here . Find...
May 28, 2020•40 min•Ep. 1
