Arlo Go 2, Netatmo CO Detector, Flic Twist, and Smart Vehicle Devices

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 Mars 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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Feb 202139min

We dive into motion sensor brands and automations, highlight HomeKit buttons, advise on HomeKit ceiling fans, 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 Eve FCC Filings Linq Band for Apple Watch Eve Motion Philips Hue Indoor Motion Fibaro Motion Sensor FIBARO The Button Eve Button - Apple HomeKit Flic 2 | The Smart Button for Lights Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

1 Feb 202147min

We run down all the options for triggering and setting up Home automations in the iOS Shortcuts app, Andrew has a new project, we highlight the WristControl app, custom Home app wallpapers, 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 All of the new HomeKit gear at CES 2021 Andrew’s CES Tweet Thread ‎WristControl app for HomeKit Colorful custom Homekit wallpapers - images and PSD template included - Reddit More custom Home wallpapers - Reddit Part 2: More Rooms! Colorful custom HomeKit wallpapers - Reddit Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

25 Jan 202147min

We cover many of the new HomeKit devices from CES 2021, Arlo adds HomeKit video to its doorbell, we give an introduction to Sense 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 Pioneer introduces new modular in-dash receiver with wireless Apple Carplay Philips adds new lights and switches to Hue lineup VOCOlinc Cool Mist HomeKit humidifier launches in the US JBL introduces new sound bar, retro amplifier with AirPlay 2 Sony announces new Bravia TV line with AirPlay and HomeKit support Denon Home Sound Bar 550 has Dolby Atmos and AirPlay 2 support Arlo wired video doorbell now supports Apple HomeKit All the changes in iOS 14.4 beta 2 Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

18 Jan 202145min

We preview some of the devices launching this year at CES, go in-depth with HomePod grouping and Shortcuts 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 Lutron Caseta Outdoor Smart Plug Ecobee Camera drops in price Belkin Wi-Fi Wemo Smart Plug Linksys new Wi-Fi 6e routers Belkin CES news Netgear routers TP-Link Wi-Fi 6e routers Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

11 Jan 202139min