New Thread Devices, HomeKit Brand Roundup, and Ubiquiti Home Network
New thread devices launched, including the Eve Water Guard and Wemo smart plug, Aqara launches an updated motion sensor, we roundup all the available HomeKit thread devices, and highlight lesser known brands. 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: Hunter Douglas: Take advantage of the Season of Style rebate savings event at: hunterdouglas.com/homekit HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe. Links from the show Eve Water Guard updated with support for Thread Eve Flare - Amazon Aqara P1 Motion Sensor Launches in China All the HomeKit devices that support Thread Wemo Smart Switch with Thread RadioRA 3, Lutron Switches UniFi® Design Center Twinkly Smart Gardens FIBARO | Home Automation - Home Intelligence - Smart Home Smart Kitchen Faucets — Kohler Somfy | Smart Home Systems Smart Home | Power & Charging Laser Egg Air Quality Monitors WACIAO Smart Shower | MOEN Arlo Ultra 2 Spotlight Camera eufy Security Camera 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. Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
28 Feb 202238min
HomeKit Smoke Detectors, Hive Thermostat, and Smart Home Origin Stories
Meross announces a new HomeKit smoke alarm, Hive launches new smart thermostat mini, our hosts share their smart home origin stories, 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. Sponsored by: Nebia by Moen: 🚿 Save 10% off Nebia products when using the promo code: HomeKit. Visit nebia.com/homekit to learn more. HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe. Links from the show Meross smart smoke alarm that works with HomeKit Netatmo Offering Video Doorbell Power Adaptor Hive launch new smart thermostat mini Hive Smart Indoor Camera How Did You Get Started in HomeKit? - Andrew's Tweet Monoprice Rough-in Bracket for 6.5in Round Speaker Polk Audio 6.5" 2-Way In-Ceiling Speaker - Best Buy Pushcut - Triggers, notifications & widgets that kick off your automation Ecobee Switch+ Smart Light Switch - Amazon Brilliant: Smart Home Automation Philips Hue White and Color A21 High Lumen Smart Bulb LIFX Color A19 E26 1-Pack Roomie Remote 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. Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
21 Feb 202254min
Special Interview with Jonathan Hui, VP of Technology at Thread Group
Jonathan Hui, Principal Software Engineer at Google and VP of Technology at Thread Group joins us to discuss the history of Thread, unique projects utilizing the smart home technology, and what the future holds with Matter and Thread standards. 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 Insider YouTube Channel Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe. Links from the show Home Widget app for HomeKit LG Introduces mobile Touchscreen with HomeKit, Airplay 2 Compatibility Jonathan Hui on Twitter Thread Case Studies OpenThread Website 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. Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
14 Feb 202241min
Matter, HomeKit door locks, and more with Jennifer Tuohy from The Verge
Smart home reporter for The Verge, Jennifer Tuohy join us this week to discuss all things Matter, HomeKit door locks, GE Cync, robot vacuums, 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. Sponsored by: Nebia by Moen: 🚿 Save 10% off Nebia products when using the promo code: HomeKit. Visit nebia.com/homekit to learn more. HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe. Links from the show Follow Jennifer on Twitter Jennifer Pattison Tuohy - The Verge Matter is coming to save the smart home First Full Video of Aqara Presence Sensor FP1 Emerges Yale Commits to New Connectivity Standard, Matter Level Bolt - The Invisible Smart Lock Wemo Stage Scene Controller with Thread Roborock Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop 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. Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
7 Feb 20221h 4min
Nanoleaf Smart Mirror, Philips Hue Outdoor Lights, and In-Ceiling Home Theater
Nanoleaf partnered with Hafa to create a smart mirror with HomeKit and thread, Philips Hue launches new outdoor lights, we review Belkin's new MagSafe charging puck, and discuss new home construction networking and home theater speakers. 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: Hunter Douglas: Take advantage of the Season of Style rebate savings event at: hunterdouglas.com/homekit HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe. Links from the show All the Apple Home Key compatible locks Nanoleaf Partners With Hafa For HomeKit ‘Smart Mirror’ with Thread? Philips Hue gains trio of HomeKit-compatible outdoor wall lights Monoprice Alpha In-Ceiling Speakers - Monoprice Aruba Instant On - Small-Business wired and wireless Networks 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad with MagSafe | Belkin Wemo Stage Scene Controller - Amazon Belkin now has its own official MagSafe charging puck, for $20 more than Apple's Ubiquiti Access Point WiFi 6 AT&T is rolling out multi-gig fiber internet to more than 70 cities | Engadget 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. Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
31 Jan 202245min
Wemo Stage Controller Review, New MagSafe Accessories, and Home Network Planning
Aqara announces a new curtain motor, we highlight new MagSafe accessories from Belkin and Mophie, Stephen plans his new home network and home theater setup, Andrew reviews the Wemo stage controller, and we answer listener questions. Sponsored by: Nebia by Moen: 🚿 Save 10% off Nebia products when using the promo code: HomeKit. Visit nebia.com/homekit to learn 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. HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe. Links from the show Wemo Smart Video Doorbell Review: Designed for Apple Users -- Only Apple Users! - YouTube Aqara Curtain Motor and Motion Sensor Revealed Belkin now has its own official MagSafe charging puck, for $20 more than Apple's Anker 623 Magnetic Wireless Charger (MagGo) Mophie releases MagSafe travel multi-charger through Apple Store 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad with MagSafe | Belkin Access Point WiFi 6 Lite Verizon 5G Home Internet | Verizon Eero could be close to launching a Wi-Fi 6E mesh networking system Wemo Stage Scene Controller with Thread iSmartgate smart wireless sensor kit for garage doors. 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. Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
24 Jan 202250min
HomeKit at CES 2022, WeMo Doorbell, Eve Floodlight Camera, and More
We cover all the HomeKit news from CES 2022, including Wemo’s new doorbell camera, Eve launches an outdoor floodlight camera, new light strips from Sengled, Chipolo announces a Find My card, and we see Matter demoed in-person! 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: Nebia by Moen: The Nebia by Moen Spa Shower is Nebia’s most advanced shower yet. The first 100 listeners to use code HomeKit will receive 10% off Nebia products! Visit nebia.com/homekit to learn more. HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe. Links from the show Belkin introduces new HomeKit Secure Video doorbell, new Matter-ready devices at CES 2022 Logitech Circle View Doorbell Smart Video Doorbell | Netatmo Eve introduces new outdoor HomeKit cam and MotionBlinds availability at CES 2022 Sengled unveils new HomeKit Video-Sync light strips, smart outdoor string lights Schlage unveils first WiFi deadblock smart lock with Apple Home Key support Chipolo announces wallet-sized Bluetooth tracker to work with Find My TP-Link launches four HomeKit cameras at CES, plus smart lighting and outlets Targus USB-C dock featuring fingerprint ID Mila Air Purifier Aura Air Nanoleaf products will soon act as Thread border routers for HomeKit devices Aqara announces new smart home sensors with Thread support Soundform Wireless Earbuds w/ Dynamic Drivers | Belkin 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. Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
10 Jan 202240min
