Eve launches a redesigned Aqua with thread, new Wemo thread dimmer available for pre-order, we roundup HomeKit garage door options, plus review the Sonos move and Marshall Bluetooth speakers. 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 ...
Aug 08, 2022•50 min•Ep. 114
We cover multiple HomeKit air purifiers, Sensibo air quality monitor, Wink services back online, Google may share video footage without a warrant, plus follow-up on the Eve Motion, Eve Button, 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 commen...
Aug 01, 2022•56 min•Ep. 113
Eve releases a new version of its motion detector with thread, Amazon announces new Matter developer initiatives, Thread updated to 1.3, Ring doorbell privacy issues, and HomeKit Secure Video wrongly criticized. 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 a...
Jul 25, 2022•45 min•Ep. 112
Aqara launches the E1 curtain driver in multiple countries, Nanoleaf celebrates its 10 year anniversary with Ultra Black triangles, listener 3D prints a surprise, and pool light 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 P...
Jul 18, 2022•45 min•Ep. 111
IKEA announces new HomeKit light strips, Smartmi launches Jya Fjord Air Purifier, Nuki door lock available in the UK, we round up the best HomeKit Prime Day deals, and discuss the best robot vacuums for 2022. 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 ...
Jul 11, 2022•45 min•Ep. 110
Apple clarifies whether an iPad can be used as a HomeKit hub in iPadOS 16, Aqara updates their M1S hub, we hosts discuss HomeKit light switches, MagSafe chargers, our favorite thermostats, and the M2 MacBook Pro. 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 a...
Jul 04, 2022•41 min•Ep. 109
Philips announces new products including a portable lamp, track lighting, and physical switch, SwitchBot launches their first HomeKit product, and Andrew has a new irrigation setup with Eve Aqua. 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 Ap...
Jun 27, 2022•54 min•Ep. 108
Apolnus announces a new HomeKit air purifier with replaceable filters, Apple asks developers to say “Works with Apple Home,” we discuss recent Hue light purchases, and Andrew has a BIG surprise! 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...
Jun 20, 2022•48 min•Ep. 107
Insteon is mysteriously back online, Sonos Ray is now available for purchase, and your hosts discuss everything HomeKit from WWDC 2022! 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 : For a limited ti...
Jun 13, 2022•42 min•Ep. 106
Nomad introduces a new leather case for the Siri Remote with room for an AirTag, AmpliFi router gets HomeKit, SmartWings launches outdoor HomeKit shades, we discuss HomeKit TVs, and review the Eve Outdoor 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 Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating ...
Jun 06, 2022•42 min•Ep. 105
IKEA announced a new hub with Zigbee, Thread, and Matter support, Meross HomeKit smoke detectors and water leak sensors, RoboDeck stains your deck every week, Stephen reviews devices for his new home including Eve Motion Blinds, and Andrew shows what happens to a white HomePod over time. 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 sear...
May 30, 2022•50 min•Ep. 104
iOS 15.5 brings HomePod Wi-Fi strength meter, Sonos mini sub leaked, we review ecobee's new premium and essential thermostats, Eve launches its outdoor floodlight camera, and we cover Pebblebee location item trackers. 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...
May 23, 2022•47 min•Ep. 103
Aqara updates their D100 lock with HomeKey, Sonos officially launches Ray soundbar, update on 3-way HomeKit dimmers, and guest Shane Whatley shares some of his unique HomeKit products and 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 ...
May 16, 2022•44 min•Ep. 102
Onvis releasing an updated contact sensor with Thread and new 5-button HomeKit controller, Arlo indoor camera gains HomeKit support, Leviton launches no-neutral wire solutions, Sonos releasing entry-level sound bar and its own voice assistant, plus a new report shows Alexa uses voice data for advertising. 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 podc...
May 09, 2022•51 min•Ep. 101
Aqara releases an updated P1 motion sensor, HomeDevices app gains more features, HomeKit gardening devices, new Nanoleaf products, HidrateSpark water bottle, and SmartWings roller shades. 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...
May 02, 2022•42 min•Ep. 100
Aqara is launching a crowdfunding campaign in China for its forthcoming curtain driver, HomeKit brand Insteon disappears without notice, Andrew received more specifics on Matter, plus we review the new Playdate. 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 a...
Apr 25, 2022•50 min•Ep. 99
New HomeKit air purifiers from Smartmi and Airversa, why Apple should bring back Time Capsule Wi-Fi routers, we review the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra vacuum, and how to hack a HomeKit coffee maker. 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 18, 2022•47 min•Ep. 98
Nanoleaf launches special edition Sonic-inspired shapes, Home Widget updated with new features, Wyze camera security flaw, options for HomeKit ceiling fan control, 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 ...
Apr 11, 2022•49 min•Ep. 97
Special guest Tim Böth joins us to discuss Matter, its integration with HomeKit products, Eve’s upcoming outdoor floodlight camera, plus updates on Aura Air purifier, Ambee Hue controller app, 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 commen...
Apr 04, 2022•42 min•Ep. 96
Online retailer SmartBlinds.com is now offering Eve HomeKit shades, Matter smart home standard is delayed until Fall 2022, we dive into more 3-way HomeKit light switches, and share our thoughts on Apple’s new Studio Display. 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-...
Mar 28, 2022•54 min•Ep. 95
iRobot adds Siri support, we round up the best AirPlay speakers, Andrew reviews the Wemo plug and Eve Water Guard with thread, plus we discuss how to choose a HomeKit light switch in a new home construction. 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 c...
Mar 21, 2022•48 min•Ep. 94
We kick off the show review Apple's "Peek Performance" event, including Mac Studio vs. Mac Pro, Level Lock releases a number keypad, ecobee SmartCamera has some impressive features, and we review the Find My enabled Chipolo Card Spot. 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 le...
Mar 14, 2022•52 min•Ep. 93
Lutron refreshed their Serena Smart Shade line, Sonos releases a cheaper version of their Roam portable speaker, Aqara updated the G2H camera with additional features, and we highlight our non-HomeKit smart home devices. 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...
Mar 07, 2022•48 min•Ep. 92
New thread devices launched, including the Eve Water Guard and Wemo smart plug, Aqara launches an updated motion sensor, we roundup all the available HomeKit thread devices, and highlight lesser known brands. 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 ...
Feb 28, 2022•39 min•Ep. 91
Meross announces a new HomeKit smoke alarm, Hive launches new smart thermostat mini, our hosts share their smart home origin stories, 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. Sponsored by: ...
Feb 21, 2022•55 min•Ep. 90
Jonathan Hui, Principal Software Engineer at Google and VP of Technology at Thread Group joins us to discuss the history of Thread, unique projects utilizing the smart home technology, and what the future holds with Matter and Thread standards. 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 ...
Feb 14, 2022•41 min•Ep. 89
Smart home reporter for The Verge, Jennifer Tuohy join us this week to discuss all things Matter, HomeKit door locks, GE Cync, robot vacuums, 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. Sponsored by: Nebia by Moen : ...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 88
Nanoleaf partnered with Hafa to create a smart mirror with HomeKit and thread, Philips Hue launches new outdoor lights, we review Belkin's new MagSafe charging puck, and discuss new home construction networking and home theater speakers. 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...
Jan 31, 2022•45 min•Ep. 87
Aqara announces a new curtain motor, we highlight new MagSafe accessories from Belkin and Mophie, Stephen plans his new home network and home theater setup, Andrew reviews the Wemo stage controller, and we answer listener questions. Sponsored by: Nebia by Moen : 🚿 Save 10% off Nebia products when using the promo code: HomeKit . Visit nebia.com/homekit to learn more. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and ...
Jan 24, 2022•50 min•Ep. 86
Aqara creates a next generation occupancy censor, Netatmo announces a combined contact and motion sensor, we discuss more devices from CES including the Roborock vacuum and mop combo, plus we review OmniaBlinds smart shades and Wemo video doorbell. 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 ...
Jan 17, 2022•57 min•Ep. 85
