Apple TV Branding Refresh, Sonos Updates, & Wi-Fi 8

This week on a special episode of HomeKit Insider, your host walks through more lingering CES releases including the first Matter fridge. We also look at a great video on breaking down the problems with Matter, discuss GM's CarPlay issue, & walk through Apple's 2025 smart home plans.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 showSnazzyLabs Matter explainerBosch Matter fridgeFlic DuoYale Linus L2 smart lockSchlage Sense Pro with UWBGM barred from selling dataThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

20 Tammi 32min

This week on a special episode of HomeKit Insider, we kick off the new year with more rumors, speakers coming to Matter, and round up the rumors on a new Apple TV. We wrap the episode talking about our 2025 smart home resolutions.Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewosu.bsky.social on Bluesky@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail us hereSponsored by:ExpressVPN: Sign up and get four months free at expressVPN.com/hkiHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showFaith InstagramAppleInsider CES Smart Home RoundupNew Apple Home badge rulesKwikset Halifax Lever LockNuki Smart Lock UltraGovee Smart LightsHyper HyperPack with Find MyRoborock Saros 10, Saros 10R, & Saros Z70Ecovacs X8 Pro OmniUltraLoq UWB Smart LockAqara New GearNanoleaf Floor LampLutron Caseta Smart ShadesMoft Find My WalletTP-Link C840 Baby CameraThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

13 Tammi 56min

This week on a special episode of HomeKit Insider, we kick off the new year with more rumors, speakers coming to Matter, and round up the rumors on a new Apple TV. We wrap the episode talking about our 2025 smart home resolutions.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 show2025 Apple TV rumor roundupMatter speakersSiri settlementHomeLink CES 2025Video doorbell attachment rateApple Thunderbolt cable designThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

6 Tammi 58min

This marks the final episode of HomeKit Insider for 2024. After covering new rumors of Apple's work on a smart video doorbell, your host recaps the year, marking the most popular episodes of the show, some favorite guests, and rounds up the best new products released this year.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 hereHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showApple's video doorbell is comingApple isn't working on a new routerThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

30 Joulu 202426min

This week on a special episode of HomeKit Insider, we wind down the year with even more Apple smart home rumors, new features coming in iOS and tvOS 18.3, and review the excellent xBloom smart coffee maker.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 showApple's smart home plansApple's smart home plans videoGoogle tests access tiersElevationLab TimeCapsuleEufy Indoor Camera E30xBloom Smart Coffee MakerThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

23 Joulu 202430min

This week on a special episode of HomeKit Insider, Wes Hilliard joins to talk in-depth on the latest Apple rumors, including the company's in-house development of custom wireless chips to use for smart home devices. We also talk about several Aqara leaks ahead of CES.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 hereHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showApple's chip developmentHomePod rumors with a displayFlic Duo announcement sign upTapo P210M Smart Outlet with MatterCyberModStudio Aqara leaksThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

16 Joulu 202448min

This week on a special episode of HomeKit Insider, Dan Turk from Max Borges joins to talk about the news for the week including the delay of Apple's upcoming smart display, Level's update to the Bolt lock, and more news for the week. We also get into a preview for CES 2025.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/homekitExpressVPN: Save on your subscription by visiting expresVPN.com/hkiHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showApple Smart Display DelayedLevel Bolt Matter updateSmartRent Alloy DeadboltBear With UsMy Dad Does PRThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

9 Joulu 20241h 2min

On this holiday-week episode of HomeKit Insider, your host goes through a surprising amount of news for the week, including multiple new Matter products and two leaked products yet to be announced. We also go through a new home project for the holidays and test out the Nimble portable 3-in-1 charger.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:Factor: Head to FactorMeals.com/50homekit and use code 50homekit to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping!HomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showHomePass 2Matter presence sensorGovee light roundupSwitchBot Matter relayNimble portable chargerApple Watch health featuresThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

2 Joulu 202437min