Pre-WWDC Special with Gimmy Chu, Matter Bathroom Fan, & Personal Announcement!
In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, Gimmy Chu -- CEO of Nanoleaf -- joins to go through our WWDC 2025 wish lists. We also get into the news with the world's first Matter-controlled bathroom exhaust fan and then go hands-on with Satechi's new FindAll sunglasses case and luggage tag. Plus, your host has a big personal announcement to share. 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:NordLayer: Get an exclusive offer of up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code homekit-10Shopify: 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 showQi 2.2 MagSafe puckWyze camera bulbAIDot Matter bathroom fanSatechi FindAll glasses caseSatechi FindAll luggage tagNanoleaf websiteThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
8 Jun 20251h 18min
Hands-On with ThorBolt X1 & Brilliant Gen 2, Plus Maisomage App Developer Interview
In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, CEO of of Maisomage app for Apple Home & Matter joins to help walk through the news. That includes going hands-on with the ThorBolt X1 Home Key deadbolt & the Brilliant 2nd-gen smart panel. 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:Fast Growing Trees: Listeners to our show get 15% OFF their first purchase when using the code HOMEKIT at checkout at FastGrowingTrees.comShopify: 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 showThorBolt X1 on AmazonGovee Lamp Post Light on AmazonHomey Pro MiniMaisomage on App StoreThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
2 Jun 202556min
Jony Ive + OpenAI in the Smart Home, SwitchBot Hub 3, & Thorbolt X1
In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, Dan Turk joins to co-host. In the news this week we have the new SwitchBot Hub 3 and facial recognition lock, the Thorbolt X1 deadbolt with Home Key, and Nanoleaf's new remote-controlled solar garden lights. Beyond that, your hosts get deep into the Jony Ive IO acquisition and how it makes sense for tomorrow's smart home.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:NordLayer: Get an exclusive offer of up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code homekit-10Fast Growing Trees: Listeners to our show get 15% OFF their first purchase when using the code HOMEKIT at checkout at FastGrowingTrees.comShopify: 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 showSwitchBot Hub 3SwitchBot Vision Door LockThorbolt X1Nanoleaf solar garden lightsNanoleaf Matter rope lightThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
26 Mai 20251h 4min
Brilliant Gen 2, Smart Switches, & Matter 1.4.1 with Guest Daniel Moneta from the CSA
In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, Daniel Moneta, Chair of the Matter Marketing and Product Subgroup at the CSA, joins to talk about the latest smart home news, some new smart switches, Govee's new indoor skylight, and the new Matter 1.4.1 update.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:NordLayer: Get an exclusive offer of up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code homekit-10Fast Growing Trees: Listeners to our show get 15% OFF their first purchase when using the code HOMEKIT at checkout at FastGrowingTrees.comHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showBrilliant Gen 2 panelsMatter 1.4.1 releaseSonos Interim CEO Wired InterviewInovellie Wall SwitchApple Support doc on New ArchitectureApple to Require New ArchitectureGovee SkylightNew Hue BridgeThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
19 Mai 20251h 11min
homeOS Overview, Matter 1.4.1, & Smart Garden with Bird Buddy CEO Franci Zidar!
In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, Franci Zigar, CEO and co-founder of Bird Buddy, joins to talk about the latest news, rumors for homeOS, and the newest update to Matter. After the news, we talk about the smart garden, Bird Buddy, and its new Kickstarter campaign for WonderBlocks and Petal.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:NordLayer: Get an exclusive offer of up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code homekit-10Fast Growing Trees: Listeners to our show get 15% OFF their first purchase when using the code HOMEKIT at checkout at FastGrowingTrees.comHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showBird BuddyWonderBlocks & Petal KickstarterMatter 1.4.1 releaseApple's upcoming homeOSSonos & Ikea splitThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
12 Mai 20251h 1min
Eufy Omni E28, ESR Find My Wallet, & More with Consumer Reports' Dan Wroclawski
In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, Dan Wroclawski from Consumer Reports joins to talk about how the non-profit tests devices, Samsung AI fridges, and the news of the week.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/homekitFast Growing Trees: Listeners to our show get 15% OFF their first purchase when using the code HOMEKIT at checkout at FastGrowingTrees.comHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showDan Wroclaswki on CRSave on a CR membershipMaster the Find My app videoBird Buddy KickstarterGovee branch lightsArylic AirPlay receiverEufy Omni E28 vacuumESR Boost wallet with Find MyThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
5 Mai 202559min
HomeKit Dehumidifiers, Roomba 705 Max, Aqara G5 Pro Review, & Much More
In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, Dan Turk from Max Borges Agency joins to walk through this week's latest news. We saw Aqara launch three new products, iRobot introduce its 9th new bot this year, and we review the G5 Pro camera that may be the best around.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/homekitFast Growing Trees: Listeners to our show get 15% OFF their first purchase when using the code HOMEKIT at checkout at FastGrowingTrees.comHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showAqara W100Aqara Y100 Security KitAqara Hub M100ZemiSmart SwitchSix Colors HomeKit dehumidifier projectDelonghi HomeKit DehumidifierAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro reviewAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro AmazonDan Turk's latest bookThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
28 Apr 20251h 2min
Long Range Matter Devices, Arlo Updates, & the Best Find My Devices
In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, your host covers new Matter rumors, including the work on long-range devices, Apple Home update for Alro users, and we go hands-on with the Nanoleaf Pegboard light and the best Find My devices currently available outsid eof wallet trackers.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/homekitFast Growing Trees: Listeners to our show get 15% OFF their first purchase when using the code HOMEKIT at checkout at FastGrowingTrees.comIndeed: Listeners of this show will get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at Indeed.com/HOMEKITHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showChipolo PopNanoleaf Pegboard lightMatter Long Range workMatter presence sensorPhilips Matter lockJourney Reevus water bottleEmber Travel Mug 2+AirNotch ProPlugBugBest Find My Devices roundup videoThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
21 Apr 202544min
