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Apple may be developing a HomePod device with a screen, Andrew reviews the Eve Weather and Netatmo Weather Station, we have an awesome SwitchBot giveaway, 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. Do you host a podcast discussing technology or Apple devices and would like an AppleInsider staffer to appear as a guest? Let us know by sending a message to: steve@appleinsider.com and we'll be in touch! Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. SwitchBot Giveaway! Tweet the text below from March 29, 2021 through April 7, 2021 to be entered to win! Three HomeKit Insider listeners will win everything below AND the 2 new SwitchBot products announced on April 4. 1 $50 Amazon Gift Card 2 SwitchBot Curtains 1 SwitchBot Hub Mini 1 SwitchBot Remote 2 SwitchBot Bot 2 SwitchBot New Products Click here to compose the tweet automatically or copy/paste the text below to be entered to win! Tweet this and follow @SwitchBot @Andrew_OSU and @stephenrobles to be entered to win the $500 value SwitchBot Easter giveaway including 2 new products! Visit the SwitchBot store at: https://www.switch-bot.com?sca_ref=485321.JaWc5EStP4 Links from the show Visit the SwitchBot store uKeg - Amazon Hue Sentiment for Philips Hue Apple HomeHub - What an iPad and HomePod fusion should deliver Review: Eve Weather is a worthy HomeKit weather station that's as powerful as you make it Eve Weather - Amazon Netatmo Weather Station - Amazon Outlet Wall Mount Holder for Homepod Mini - Amazon EXIMUS Fixed Height Speaker Floor Stand for Apple HomePod - Amazon Alexa Homebridge Plugin Meross Garage Opener myQ | Smart Home & Smart Garage Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

29 Maalis 202151min

Nanoleaf Co-Founder and CEO Gimmy Chu joins us on HomeKit Insider to discuss their essentials line, Thread integration, working with Apple on their launch, 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. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links from the show Apple Researching Modular Light Switches Apple Discontinues HomePod Nanoleaf Website Nanoleaf Kickstarter Nanoleaf Remote Nanoleaf Shapes Nanoleaf Light Panels Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

22 Maalis 202152min

We discuss Nanoleaf bulbs and announce that next week their CEO will join us on the podcast! Sonos Roam officially launches, Abode releases an inexpensive outdoor camera, Andrew discusses his experience producing video on the M1 MacBook Air and we answer a ton 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-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links from the show Nanoleaf Essentials A19 Bulb Sonos Roam made official with auto tuning, audio handoff, and more Abode announces low-cost smart home camera, compatible with Iota Will an M1 MacBook Air fill the gap when a Mac Pro breaks? Review: Logitech's Circle View is the best HomeKit video doorbell money can buy Wemo Smart Light Switch: 3-Way Light Compatible | Belkin MEROSS PRODUCT Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

15 Maalis 202137min

Elgato releases a new light strip, Arlo launches a new indoor camera, new HomeKit apps for iOS and Mac, and Eve Brand manager Tim Böth join us again for the launch of Eve Weather. 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. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Sponsored by: Jamf: Unlock the power of Apple and Jamf today with a free 14-day trial. To get started, go to: jamf.it/appleinsider to learn more. Links from the show Light Strip | elgato.com ‎Soro - For Sonos Arlo Essential Indoor camera now available to order Lifx’s bacteria-killing smart bulb works, but here’s the small print ‎myHome - Home Automation ‎Controller for HomeKit Nanoleaf Essentials A19 Bulb Eve Energy weather made official, new Eve Energy comes to US, Eve Aqua gets Thread support Eve Weather | evehome.com Eve Flare | evehome.com HomeKit Over Thread With HomePod mini and Eve | evehome.com Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

8 Maalis 202142min

Lots of HomeKit news this week, Andrew finished his pantry project and adds solar panels to Arlo cameras, Stephen connects his Roomba to HomeKit via Homebridge, and we answer lots 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-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links from the show Sensibo Air now supports Apple HomeKit, Siri voice commands Belkin set to release WeMo HomeKit Stage Controller Belkin plans AirPlay 2-enabled audio adapter Eve collaborates with Coulisse for new Thread-enabled HomeKit blinds Motor range with Apple HomeKit technology for interior window coverings ‎Follow the Sun for HomeKit Andrew’s Pantry Tweet Thread Get Roomba BLID & PW the easy way (using Windows) Onelink Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector | Battery Powered Alexa Enabled Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector HomeKit Support Page Rollease Acmeda Arlo Solar Panel Measurements - Tweet AirChord App Headset Buddy Line-Level Audio Adapter for iPhone Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

1 Maalis 202156min

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. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links from the show Exclusive: Eve Systems Tim Both talks Thread on HomeKit Insider HomeKit Over Thread With HomePod mini and Eve | evehome.com Homebridge Hunter Douglas | Custom Window Blinds, Shades, Drapes, Shutters Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

22 Helmi 202137min

Eve’s Brand Manager Tim Böth joins us this week to discuss the intricacies of thread and how Eve plans to support this new technology going forward. We also answer listener questions and get an update on Andrew’s pantry light strip project. 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. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links from the show Andrew’s Pantry Twitter Thread Eve Blog | evehome.com Eve Website HomeKit over Thread Why Thread is a game-changer for Apple's HomeKit Aqara's dimmer switch, Thread's importance to HomeKit, and more on HomeKit Insider Morning Routine Shortcut Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

15 Helmi 202147min

iOS 14.5 Beta brings mask unlock to iPhone and new functionality in the Home app. Abode and Home+ makes significant updates to their apps, Andrew gives us an update on his light strip pantry project, we discuss HomeKit parental controls 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. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links from the show Everything new in iOS 14.5: Mask unlock, ATT, new controller support, more How to unlock your iPhone while wearing a mask Nanoleaf Beta Program Abode iOS App Home+ 5 App Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

8 Helmi 202139min