We cover all the HomeKit news from CES 2022, including Wemo’s new doorbell camera, Eve launches an outdoor floodlight camera, new light strips from Sengled, Chipolo announces a Find My card, and we see Matter demoed 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 ...
Jan 10, 2022•41 min•Ep. 84
We spend this episode answering YOUR questions! We cover ceiling fan controls, how to name your HomeKit devices for clear control, flush ceiling lights, garage door opener tips, 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 Podc...
Jan 03, 2022•42 min•Ep. 83
Schlage door lock is leaked and could be the first to support Apple Home Key, Aqara announces new products including an LED skylight, and we highlight the best HomeKit motion detectors. 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...
Dec 27, 2021•35 min•Ep. 82
OmniaBlinds powered by Eve are HomeKit-enabled shades now available to buy, HomeControl for Mac gives users control over their home from the macOS Menu Bar, Home Widget launches for iPhone, plus we discuss Matter coming in 2022 and review the Eve Room and Twinkly holiday 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...
Dec 20, 2021•53 min•Ep. 81
Eve launches their updated Eve Room with thread, Zemismart announces a zigbee-powered HomeKit ceiling light, we review the Rio Arc heater, and highlight the best HomeKit doorbell cameras. 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 Podc...
Dec 13, 2021•53 min•Ep. 80
Eve Water Guard shows up in FCC filing with Thread, we review the Reolink outdoor camera, a completely wireless solution powered by solar and uses cellular data, plus we roundup our favorite HomeKit light switches. 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 ratin...
Dec 06, 2021•51 min•Ep. 79
Tinwkly updates to support HomeKit, Aqara launches its G3 camera hub in the US, and we begin a roundup of the best HomeKit devices across every category! This week we cover smart plugs, Home hubs, and garage door openers. 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-Sta...
Nov 29, 2021•50 min•Ep. 78
We review a recent smart home adoption study in the U.S., Amazon announces Alexa-only wall switches, new products from Terncy and Smartwings, charging devices over-the-air, and Apple TV remote cases with AirTag holder. 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...
Nov 22, 2021•46 min•Ep. 77
Honeywell adds HomeKit support to its T9 thermostat, ecobee offers home security, Nuki lock 3.0 lineup announced, Targus announces a backpack with Find My, we compare the BlueDriver and Nonda OBD car monitors, 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...
Nov 15, 2021•57 min•Ep. 76
New devices from Arlo, Netatmo, and Aqara, Flic Twist device will support Matter, devices to make your car smart, and we answer listener questions including outdoor contact sensors. 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. ...
Nov 08, 2021•50 min•Ep. 75
While Stephen is away, Andrew's wife Faith O'Hara joins the show. As always we start with the news including more than 200 playlists coming to Apple Music to suit your mood, Matter support coming to Eero routers, and more. Then we have a Q&A session with Faith on all things smart home including several listener questions from you all. HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe. Sponsored by: Nebi...
Nov 01, 2021•43 min•Ep. 74
We discuss Apple's announcements from the "Unleashed" event, including Apple Music Voice Plan, HomePod mini colors, new AirPods, and the new high-end Apple Silicon chips. We also touch on sleep tracking apps, listener pillow recommendations, and HomeKit Scenes plus Focus Mode integration. 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 sea...
Oct 25, 2021•56 min•Ep. 73
Siri and AirPlay 2 come to Ecobee SmartThermostat, we review the new Nanoleaf Lines, Xiaomi announces a door lock with facial recognition plus HomeKit, we cover the Aqara E1 Hub, and HomeDevices app is a directory of every HomeKit product. 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 ...
Oct 18, 2021•49 min•Ep. 72
Eve announces Thread-enabled blinds coming early 2022, Wozart unveils a HomeKit occupancy sensor, we cover the best outdoor HomeKit cameras, and Andrew’s Mac Pro is busted. 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 I...
Oct 11, 2021•45 min•Ep. 71
Andrew’s Mac Pro refuses to startup, iPhone 13 setup bugs, IKEA launches their Symfonisk lamp and speaker combo, Home+ 5.2 update, and we share our favorite sleep tracking apps. 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. Home...
Oct 04, 2021•36 min•Ep. 70
Aqara releases their E1 roller shade driver in the UK, iOS 15.1 beta brings lossless audio to HomePod and SharePlay returns, plus we review the new MagSafe Wallet and Find My features. 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 Podcast...
Sep 27, 2021•51 min•Ep. 69
Tedee smart lock gains HomeKit support, Sonos releases the second generation Beam sound bar, we review everything coming with tvOS 15 and HomePodOS 15, Andrew reviews the ReST smart bed, 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...
Sep 20, 2021•43 min•Ep. 68
Aqara announces Matter support for its M1S and M2 hubs, Meross air purifier now available, and then we have an exclusive interview with Thinka CEO, Michael Franken. Thinka has unveiled the first Z-Wave HomeKit bridge adding over 3,000 devices to the HomeKit ecosystem. 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 I...
Sep 13, 2021•40 min•Ep. 67
Hue announces new bulbs and devices, VOCOlinc is still alive, pre-wiring a home for ethernet, and we answer listener questions on HomeKit camera battery and Fall decoration automations. 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...
Sep 06, 2021•42 min•Ep. 66
Level Lock has partnered with Rocky Mountain door hardware for new HomeKit-enabled locks, new Logitech firmware coming soon may fix overheating issues, VOCOlinc is missing in action, and home project updates. 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 ...
Aug 30, 2021•30 min•Ep. 65
We review Leviton’s 2nd generation in-wall dimmer switch, “Matter” smart home alliance delays its first products, adding automation to a coffee grinder, 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...
Aug 23, 2021•36 min•Ep. 64
Meross releases a new Wi-Fi Smart Plug, we discuss presence sensors vs motion, using multiple doorbells, 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. Sponsored by: Hunter Douglas : Get a FREE Styl...
Aug 16, 2021•42 min•Ep. 63
Hue is releasing an update gradient floor light soon, Ikea launches a table and air purifier combo, we discuss Apple TV Shortcuts for enabling captions automatically, and review recent MagSafe accessories. 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...
Aug 09, 2021•40 min•Ep. 62
Meross debuts a new HomeKit floor lamp, Aqara products available on Amazon in the EU and UK, Andrew shares his impressions of the SYMFONISK picture frame speaker, we discuss home theater in-wall speakers, and HomeKit kitchen faucets. 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 lea...
Aug 02, 2021•37 min•Ep. 61
OmniBlinds announces thread-enable HomeKit shades, Arlo has new subscription monitoring services, first impressions of the Aqara air quality sensor, and we discuss Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack. 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...
Jul 26, 2021•41 min•Ep. 60
Linksys brings HomeKit support to the AX4200 routers, Toshiba and Insignia Amazon Fire TVs gain HomeKit and AirPlay 2, new products from Legrand and Yeelight, plus 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 Appl...
Jul 19, 2021•32 min•Ep. 59
Nanoleaf has updated their elements and shapes lineup to enable Thread support, Aqara leaks new shade controllers, HomeKit Insider now has a YouTube channel, we conclude our door contact sensor notification saga, and we answer a bunch 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...
Jul 12, 2021•49 min•Ep. 58
New HomeKit light switches from Brilliant, Hue launching brighter bulbs and new styles, KEF releases new AirPlay 2 speakers, and we discuss more contact and motion sensor automations. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles . 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 l...
Jul 05, 2021•38 min•Ep. 57
Aqara announces multiple wall switches for the EU both with and without a neutral wire, ecobee updates their smart thermostats, we dive into contact sensors and automation, then 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 comm...
Jun 28, 2021•43 min•Ep. 56
Level Lock released a new version of its HomeKit-enabled smart lock, Ikea officially announces Symfonisk picture frame speaker, we review the Hunter Douglas PowerView shades, 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 com...
Jun 21, 2021•36 min•Ep. 55
