Aqara M2 hub launches in the US, Sensibo adds a HomeKit air purifier, and we run through all the home updates and news from WWDC! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podca...
Jun 14, 2021•48 min•Ep. 54
HomeRun 2.0 app is now available, Philips Hue app gets a major update, IKEA picture frame with Sonos leaks, possible homeOS coming at WWDC, Amazon Sidewalk, home projects, and Nanoleaf Wood hexagon lights. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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 com...
Jun 07, 2021•46 min•Ep. 53
We review the new Apple TV 4K and redesigned Siri remote, Andrew’s iPad Pro review, Amazon’s Eero 6 routers get HomeKit support, Aqara announces new products in China and Meross is launching a new air purifier. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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 an...
May 31, 2021•45 min•Ep. 52
Google Nest is coming to HomeKit through the Matter alliance, Amazon partners with Tile to compete with Apple’s AirTag, Belkin launches their Soundform AirPlay 2 device, we do in-depth on the Apple Music announcements, and Andrew reviews the Deep Sentinel camera. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for “HomeKit Inside...
May 24, 2021•45 min•Ep. 51
A combined Siri remote and AirTag hack, project CHIP is rebranded to Matter, how to share Home control, and special guest Josh from The HomeKit Life joins us for this episode! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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. Do you...
May 17, 2021•34 min•Ep. 50
Our hosts review AirTag and discuss how they compare with other trackers like Tile and Chipolo, Hunter releases new HomeKit-enabled ceiling fans, and we answer listener questions including light switch recommendations. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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 r...
May 10, 2021•39 min•Ep. 49
Our hosts go through what they ordered in the latest round of Apple pre-orders, Eve Energy with Thread launches, Onvis announces a new HomeKit light strip, and CES returns in-person. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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....
May 03, 2021•32 min•Ep. 48
Updated Apple TV 4K brings Wi-Fi 6 and Thread to the device, we discuss the redesigned Siri remote, Wemo stage launches with Thread and NFC, VOCOlinc launches a deadbolt lock and MistFlow Smart Humidifier. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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 com...
Apr 26, 2021•40 min•Ep. 47
Logitech announced that Harmony, its universal remote brand has been discontinued. Roku adds a dedicated Apple TV+ button to some remotes, the Smartmi P1 air purifier launches, we discuss HomeKit buttons and AC window units, and we answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for “HomeKit Insider” an...
Apr 19, 2021•45 min•Ep. 46
Andrew reviews the Sonos Roam portable speaker with AirPlay 2, ecobee’s indoor HomeKit Secure Video camera is on sale, HomePaper launches to the public, and we answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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 Podca...
Apr 12, 2021•42 min•Ep. 45
New product announcements from Leviton, SwitchBot and VOCOlinc, software updates for Aqara and Eve devices, HomePaper app beta, we discuss managing multiple homes and answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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 Appl...
Apr 05, 2021•50 min•Ep. 44
Apple may be developing a HomePod device with a screen, Andrew reviews the Eve Weather and Netatmo Weather Station, we have an awesome SwitchBot giveaway, and answer listener questions! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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 Podcas...
Mar 29, 2021•51 min•Ep. 43
Nanoleaf Co-Founder and CEO Gimmy Chu joins us on HomeKit Insider to discuss their essentials line, Thread integration, working with Apple on their launch, and more! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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. Subscribe and li...
Mar 22, 2021•53 min•Ep. 42
We discuss Nanoleaf bulbs and announce that next week their CEO will join us on the podcast! Sonos Roam officially launches, Abode releases an inexpensive outdoor camera, Andrew discusses his experience producing video on the M1 MacBook Air and we answer a ton of listener questions! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching...
Mar 15, 2021•38 min•Ep. 41
Elgato releases a new light strip, Arlo launches a new indoor camera, new HomeKit apps for iOS and Mac, and Eve Brand manager Tim Böth join us again for the launch of Eve Weather. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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. Su...
Mar 08, 2021•43 min•Ep. 40
Lots of HomeKit news this week, Andrew finished his pantry project and adds solar panels to Arlo cameras, Stephen connects his Roomba to HomeKit via Homebridge, and we answer lots of listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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 commen...
Mar 01, 2021•56 min•Ep. 39
Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts , Overcast , or anywhere you listen to podca...
Feb 22, 2021•38 min•Ep. 38
Eve’s Brand Manager Tim Böth joins us this week to discuss the intricacies of thread and how Eve plans to support this new technology going forward. We also answer listener questions and get an update on Andrew’s pantry light strip project. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for “HomeKit Insider” and support the show...
Feb 15, 2021•48 min•Ep. 37
iOS 14.5 Beta brings mask unlock to iPhone and new functionality in the Home app. Abode and Home+ makes significant updates to their apps, Andrew gives us an update on his light strip pantry project, we discuss HomeKit parental controls and answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for “HomeKit In...
Feb 08, 2021•39 min•Ep. 36
We dive into motion sensor brands and automations, highlight HomeKit buttons, advise on HomeKit ceiling fans, and answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider ...
Feb 01, 2021•47 min•Ep. 35
We run down all the options for triggering and setting up Home automations in the iOS Shortcuts app, Andrew has a new project, we highlight the WristControl app, custom Home app wallpapers, and answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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...
Jan 25, 2021•48 min•Ep. 34
We cover many of the new HomeKit devices from CES 2021, Arlo adds HomeKit video to its doorbell, we give an introduction to Sense and answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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. Subscribe and listen ...
Jan 18, 2021•46 min•Ep. 33
We preview some of the devices launching this year at CES, go in-depth with HomePod grouping and Shortcuts and answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Dai...
Jan 11, 2021•40 min•Ep. 32
Eve adds Thread network feature to its app, HomePod mini now works with 18W adapters, HomeRun watch complications, Shortcuts and HomePod tips and we answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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. Subscr...
Jan 04, 2021•39 min•Ep. 31
Leaked products from Hue, Netatmo Doorbell launches in the US, we answers a listener question and our hosts list their top HomeKit picks from 2020! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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. Subscribe and listen to our AppleI...
Dec 28, 2020•37 min•Ep. 30
iOS 14.4 beta brings U1 features to HomePod mini, Eve releases their app for macOS, Andrew reviews the Logitech Circle View Doorbell camera and we answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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. Subscrib...
Dec 21, 2020•41 min•Ep. 29
Logitech released its first HomeKit Secure Video doorbell, the Circle View and we have a special interview with Molekule Co-Founder and CEO, Jaya Rao. We discuss the negative review from The Wirecutter given at their launch, and what sets Molekule apart form other air purifiers. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for...
Dec 14, 2020•37 min•Ep. 28
Lots of HomeKit news and new products, WeMo outdoor plug, Scenecuts for Mac, turntable and AirPlay update, and our 2020 Holiday gift guide! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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. HomeKit Gift Guide Lutron Caseta Smart Sta...
Dec 07, 2020•43 min•Ep. 27
Our HomePod minis are in hand and we review everything, from setup and sound quality, to the U1 chip and HomeKit features. We discuss the Yale cabinet lock, IntelliDash+ brings CarPlay without installation, and we have a SwitchBot giveaway! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show...
Nov 23, 2020•41 min•Ep. 26
Tons of HomeKit news this week with product releases from QingPing, Aqara, and Level Lock. Thread comes to Eve and Nanoleaf products, Andrew reviews the new Nanoleaf Essentials line, and we answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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 rat...
Nov 16, 2020•39 min•Ep. 25
