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: Zocdoc : Go to zocdoc.com/hki and download the app to sign-up for FREE. Find doctors and specialists that take your insurance and even book appointments online! Kolide ...
Mar 13, 2023•39 min•Ep. 144
We review the new rainforest humidifier from Smartmi, WiiM Pro launches bringing AirPlay 2 to physical speakers, Sony launches new TVs with HomeKit, Yarbo is a robot for your yard, and your hosts tease upcoming reviews! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @stephenrobles on Twitter Stephen on Mastodon Email us here Sponsored by: ExpressVPN : Protect your online activity TODAY with the VPN rated #...
Mar 06, 2023•43 min•Ep. 143
Special guest Shane Whatley joins us to discuss new Aqara products and occupancy sensors, iOS 16.4 brings back the Home architecture upgrade plus new Shortcuts for Intercom, Z-Wave hubs for HomeKit, and our favorite Apple Home automations! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @stephenrobles on Twitter Stephen on Mastodon Email us here Sponsored by: Kolide : Kolide ensures only secure devices can ...
Feb 27, 2023•45 min•Ep. 142
Your hosts debate the state of HomeKit terminology, some noticeable bug fixes came with iOS 16.3.1, Ikea has a new Matter-enabled air quality monitor, smart TV buying tips, and robotic lawn mowers. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @stephenrobles on Twitter Stephen on Mastodon Email us here Sponsored by: Kolide : Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. Plus, it’s Zero Tr...
Feb 20, 2023•40 min•Ep. 141
LG updates their webOS TVs with Apple services, Aqara begins M2 hub Matter rollout, HomeKit architecture update coming with iOS 16.4, plus we review the new HomePods, Narwal Freo robot vacuum, and SwitchBot Blind Tilt! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @stephenrobles on Twitter Stephen on Mastodon Email us here Sponsored by: Zocdoc : Go to zocdoc.com/hki and download the app to sign-up for FRE...
Feb 13, 2023•51 min•Ep. 140
Samsung’s SmartThings iOS app now supports Matter devices, Hue launches a new portable table lamp, Anker confesses Eufy cameras were never encrypted, and your hosts discuss whole-home smart water shutoff valves! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @stephenrobles on Twitter Stephen on Mastodon Email us here Sponsored by: Kolide : Send your employees automated Slack messages with security and priv...
Feb 06, 2023•36 min•Ep. 139
iOS 16.3 has some quirks, HomeKit architecture is still missing, hidden settings for Apple TV Up Next, and searching for the best HomeKit plug. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @stephenrobles on Twitter Stephen on Mastodon Email us here HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe. Links from the sh...
Jan 30, 2023•51 min•Ep. 138
HomePod returns with audio improvements and new smart home features, iOS 16.3 activates the humidity and temperature sensors on HomePod mini, your hosts roundup more devices from CES, and we review the Yale HomeKit Safe. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @stephenrobles on Twitter Stephen on Mastodon Email us here Sponsored by: Kolide : Send your employees automated Slack messages with security...
Jan 23, 2023•41 min•Ep. 137
Yale launches a new smart safe with HomeKit, we cover multiple Find My devices announced at CES, Hunter Douglas shades come with a tax credit, Roborock shows off the new S8 Pro Ultra, and we discuss HomeKit button controllers. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @stephenrobles on Twitter Stephen on Mastodon Email us here Sponsored by: Zocdoc : Go to zocdoc.com/hki and download the app to sign-up...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 136
CES is in full swing and we cover all the HomeKit and Matter products, including Govee and Nanoleaf with TV sync lights, Aqara previews several new products including a presence sensor and HSV doorbell, Mui board offers a unique way to control your smart home, and more! 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...
Jan 09, 2023•45 min•Ep. 135
After numerous issues, Apple has halted the Home Architecture update making it unavailable to iOS 16.2 users, Amazon adds Matter support to numerous devices, Aqara updates its M2 hub, and Evvr launches a no-neutral required, in-wall HomeKit relay switch! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @stephenrobles on Twitter Stephen on Mastodon Email us here Sponsored by: Nebia by Moen : 🚿 Save 10% off N...
Dec 26, 2022•39 min•Ep. 134
Eve updates several devices to Matter, Airversa announces a HomeKit humidifier, Andrew gets a first look at the Dexcom G7 glucose monitor, and we review the Leviton Scene Controller and Lutron Diva smart dimmer. 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...
Dec 19, 2022•46 min•Ep. 133
Twinkly releases a HomeKit wreath for the holidays, Eufy debacle gets worse, Hunter Douglas new releases, Sonos and IKEA team up for a floor lamp, we review the Meross table lamp, plus HomeKit gift ideas. 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 comme...
Dec 12, 2022•47 min•Ep. 132
Home+ 6 app is updated with Home and Lock Screen widgets, we review the Aqara T1 Pro Cube controller, Eufy cameras discovered to be sending footage to the cloud without user knowledge, mini product review roundup, and the smart home gadgets that impress non-techy people. 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 "HomeKi...
Dec 05, 2022•51 min•Ep. 131
Aqara updates the Cube T1 Pro with HomeKit support, Black Friday and Cyber Monday HomeKit deals, Amazon Alexa is a failed hardware product, and Controller for HomeKit app gets a big update. 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 Pod...
Nov 28, 2022•43 min•Ep. 130
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: Zocdoc : Go to zocdoc.com/hki and download the app to sign-up for FREE. Find doctors and specialists that take your insurance and even book appointments online! Kolide ...
Nov 21, 2022•28 min•Ep. 129
This news-heavy episode of HomeKit Insider covers two new smart lights from Hue and Nanoleaf, discusses Level’s response to its ability to be picked, we review the new Apple TV 4K, and answer a pile 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-Sta...
Nov 14, 2022•36 min•Ep. 128
Matter held a huge launch even in Amsterdam with many brands announcing updates to their products. We cover all the announcements, plus Arlo launches a new security system and 2K outdoor wireless camera, Apple explains the redesign of iOS 16 Home app, and all the colors you can trigger with Siri. 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...
Nov 07, 2022•52 min•Ep. 127
Aqara announces new vertical blinds, Ikea Dirigera hub launches Nov 1st, we review the VOCOlinc RGB floor lamp, compare Apple TV 4K models, and we host a very special guest. 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 31, 2022•55 min•Ep. 126
We review the updated Level Lock+ with HomeKey support, VOCOlinc has a new LED floor lamp, two new models of Apple TV 4K launch, Netatmo announces its video doorbell won’t get HomeKit Secure Video, and we discuss the new Eve light switch with thread. 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...
Oct 24, 2022•54 min•Ep. 125
New thread light switches available from Wemo and Eve, Roku enters the smart home world, Level Lock mystery, new Homey Pro Matter hub, Purelle Smart Air Purifier (AP2) review, and HomeKit 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 i...
Oct 17, 2022•51 min•Ep. 124
Your hosts review the new Sonos Sub Mini, Matter officially launches and we discuss what that means for HomeKit users, Google launches new Nest devices and announces the Pixel Tablet with charging stand, 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...
Oct 10, 2022•43 min•Ep. 123
Special guest Faith O’Hara joins the show to discuss Amazon’s new products including the Halo Rise, Echo Studio, Fire TV, and more, Victrola Sonos vinyl player, Denon receivers, and smart devices for babies! 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 co...
Oct 03, 2022•37 min•Ep. 122
Yale announces the Assure Lock 2, Smartmi launches a HomeKit humidifier, Amazon is set to launch an original series with footage from Ring cameras, 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. S...
Sep 26, 2022•45 min•Ep. 121
Lutron releases a new smart switch and dimmer, Sonos officially announces their Sub Mini, Matter appears in iOS 16.1, and your hosts discuss the redesigned Home app in iOS 16. 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. Sponso...
Sep 19, 2022•48 min•Ep. 120
We discuss the diving capabilities of Apple Watch Ultra, iOS 16 has a great AirPods feature, Sonos sub renders leak, original eero discontinued, Andrew reviews Samsung’s Quantum Dot OLED TV, and Stephen concludes the Hue Sync saga. 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 leavi...
Sep 12, 2022•52 min•Ep. 119
Hue announces new bulbs plus updates to their app features, Eve confirms a new Flare and thread-enable light switch, IKEA has a new Matter hub with thread, and we recommend solutions for HomeKit security systems. 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...
Sep 05, 2022•48 min•Ep. 118
Special guest Jennifer Tuohy from The Verge joins us to discuss Leviton’s new HomeKit fan speed controller, the SmartMi P2 air purifier, SwitchBot door lock with keypad, Chamberlain pulls the plug on its HomeKit bridge, plus what HomeKit devices we may see launched this Fall. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu , @jp2e and @stephenrobles or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searchin...
Aug 29, 2022•58 min•Ep. 117
Airversa’s thread-enabled air purifier is available to purchase, Fluid One Kickstarter promises to revolutionize your home control, Aqara announces new products, Hue Sync Box follow-up, Lomi composter, and Andrew reviews the Lutron Serena 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 th...
Aug 22, 2022•53 min•Ep. 116
LIFX is acquired by Feit electric, Twinkly announces new LED panels, Sonos sub mini delayed, we discuss privacy concerns with Amazon buying iRobot, and issues with the Hue Play Sync box. 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 15, 2022•53 min•Ep. 115
