Hands-On with ThorBolt X1 & Brilliant Gen 2, Plus Maisomage App Developer Interview

This week on HomeKit Insider, we go through all the biggest smart home announcements out of IFA 2024 in Berlin. There's a ton of new Apple Home and Matter accessories, a few spec upgrades, and more in this jam-packed episode ahead of Apple's iPhone 16 announcement.Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail us hereSponsored by:Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekitHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showThread 1.4 ReleasedBluetooth 6 AnnouncedFind My in KoreaSatechi Find My WalletFlic Matter Starter KitsAqaraAnker MagGo LineupBelkin Qi2 DevicesESR Qi2 LineupUgreen Qi2Nanoleaf Blocks Outdoor Lights, & Sense+ SwitchGovee Curtain Lights, Christmas Lights, & MorePhilips Hue HDMI Sync BoxPhilips Hue Ensis LightLockly Zeno Smart LocksSwitchBot HumidifierSwitchBot Find My cardSwitchBot Purifier TableSwitchBot Purifier Cat BowlSwitchBot Roller ShadeHunter Douglas Solar ChargerTwelve South Plug Bug with Find MyChipolo & Metabo Power ToolsThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

9 Syys 20241h 3min

This week on HomeKit Insider, your hosts talks about several new products that have launched ahead of IFA including new Qi2 chargers, a new unique HomeKit hub, and a smart lock. Plus, we give you exclusive details on Apple's approach to Matter.Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail us hereSponsored by:Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekitHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showTwelve South Butterfly SENomad Stand One Max Gen 3Apple embraces MatterJourney Axie world chargerThorBolt Latch LockZens 4xQi2 Quatrro Charger Pro 4Luon LuBase hubThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

2 Syys 202450min

This week on HomeKit Insider, your hosts talks about a recent hotel stay and the abysmal Chromecast experience, answers a few listener questions on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, and reviews the Nest Learning Thermostat 4th Generation.Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail us hereSponsored by:Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekitHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showSonos app can't be re-releasedApple TV Remote CoverSwitchBot Air CirculatorNest Learning Thermostat 4Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

26 Elo 202431min

This week on HomeKit Insider, we talk about the new Nanoleaf Expo display boxes, Apple's robotic iPad plans, the continued struggles for the Sonos app, and go hands-on with the SmartMi E1 air purifier.Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail us hereSponsored by:ExpressVPN: Get an extra 3 months on your subscription by visiting ExpressVPN.com/hkiShopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekitHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showAdaptive Lighting coming to MatterNanoleaf Expo Display BoxSonos app strugglesThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

19 Elo 202427min

This week on HomeKit Insider, Shane Whatley joins to discuss a big week in smart home news following the Google event. We cover the new Google TV streaming box and the 4th generation Nest Learning Thermostat as well as more product launches and relevant news.Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail us hereSponsored 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!HomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showSonos delays productsGovee Matter lampADT breachAqara FP1E presence sensorNest Learning Thermostat Gen 4Google TV Streaming BoxWeLove Matter Air PurifierShane Whatley | Shane Creates YouTubeThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

12 Elo 202451min

This week on HomeKit Insider, Brian Tong joins to talk through the smart home news for the week, including Logitech's uncertain future in the HomeKit, a new Thread-enabled lock, an affordable presence sensor from Meross, plus our first look at Apple intelligence.Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail us hereSponsored by:ExpressVPN: Get an extra 3 months on your subscription by visiting ExpressVPN.com/hkiFactor: Get America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit and save 50% off your first box with promo code homekit50 when you visit: factormeals.com/homekit50 and 20% the next month while subscription is activeHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showUAG Travel ChargerLogitech statement on the smart homeMeross presence sensorThor Latch LockThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

5 Elo 202450min

This week on HomeKit Insider we cover the latest smart home news including the leaked Nest Learning Thermostat Gen 4 and its new wireless sensors, some Deadpool MagSafe-compatible chargers, Google's new streaming box, and the new update to the Sonos app.Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail us hereSponsored by:Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekitHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showNest Learning Thermostat Gen 4 leakedGoogle TV Streaming boxRoomba with MatterPaid Alexa incomingD-Link OmnaSonos app updateCasetifyColgate Hum toothbrushHome+ 6Controller for HomeKitThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

29 Heinä 202421min

This week on HomeKit Insider, we go hands-on with the first public beta of tvOS 18 and walk through all the big changes. We also touch on the news for the week including several new sensors launching, a refreshed HomePod mini, and identify the best MagSafe-compatible travel chargers.Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail us hereSponsored by:Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekitHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showBest MagSafe travel chargers videoHands on with tvOS 18Find My OBD trackerNew Lutron ELV+ dimmerOnvis CS2 announcedLaifen toothbrushThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

22 Heinä 20241h 2min