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 1h 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 1h 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 59min
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 1h 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 44min
Aqara & SmartThings Massive Matter Updates, Ballie Launches, & More
On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider, Samsung SmartThings and Aqara have massive Matter updates, including new features for Apple Home users. There's also the upcoming launch of the Ballie robot and a quick review of the UAG Monarch AirTag holder.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: Sign up and get four months free at expressVPN.com/hkiFast 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 showBusy BarSonos appoints Hugo Barra to boardUAG Monarch AirTag caseThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
14 Apr 46min
Apple Smart Display Delayed, Google Nest Woes, & Knog Scout Review
On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider, more rumors swirl surrounding Apple's smart display and its repetitive delays, Google's narrowing of the Nest brand, and your host reviews the Knog Scout luggage tag with Find My.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.comDon't forget HelloFresh & Factor have limited time promos using codes hellofreshpodcast and factorpodcast HomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showBest StandBy mode appsiOS 18.4 releasedApple smart display delayedGoogle kills Nest ProtectApple HomeKit Companion appAqara G5 Pro updateSonos Trello boardJourney Reevus bottle with Find MyKnog Scout luggage tagThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
7 Apr 36min
Hue Doorbell Leaks, Matter 1.5 Rumors, & the First Matter Smoke Detector
On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider, more device types are rumored to be included with Matter 1.5 this spring, Hue's upcoming doorbell has leaked inside of its app update, and the first Matter smoke detector is up for preorder.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.comDon't forget HelloFresh & Factor have limited time promos using codes hellofreshpodcast and factorpodcast HomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showAqara dealsSwitchBot dealsSensero Matter smoke detectorHue doorbell leaksMatter 1.5 rumored devicesMeross water leak sensorSoonish EV modsSamsung Qi2 chargerThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
31 Mar 41min
