New Linksys Velop, Adaptive Lighting for Eve, and Vivint with Homebridge
Linksys released a more affordable Wi-Fi 6 router, Eve brings adaptive lighting to its light strip, a Homebridge update includes more Vivint security devices, and we answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles 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. Links from the show Linksys debuts more affordable Velop AX4200 Wi-Fi 6 mesh router Eve Systems light strip is the first to support HomeKit Adaptive Lighting Homebridge Logitech Harmony Companion All in One Remote Control Harmony Bridge app for Mac Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
2 Nov 202031min
Molekule Air Mini+, Abode Outdoor Camera, Brilliant Panels and Listener Questions
Molekule updates its Air Mini+ to include HomeKit, Brilliant smart panels are now available on Amazon, Abode launches a new outdoor camera, we follow up on using Switchbot with Homebridge, and we answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles 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. Links from the show New HomeKit Video Doorbell From Wacaio? Molekule's Air Mini+ gets HomeKit support, now available through Apple Store Molekule Air Mini+ Brilliant Smart Home Control Abode Outdoor Smart Camera available to order, HomeKit coming soon How to setup and use Intercom on iPhone, Apple Watch, and HomePod HandBrake: Open Source Video Transcoder Download VLC Media Player iFlicks 2 iFlicks 3 Setapp | The best apps for Mac in one suite Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
26 Okt 202035min
HomePod mini, Intercom features, and New Nanoleaf Shapes
Our hosts go through some of the announcements from Apple’s iPhone event, including MagSafe and what they pre-ordered. Then go in-depth on the HomePod mini, the new Intercom feature, Nanoleaf announcements and we answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles 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. Aqara G2H Cam Promo Use our promo code: 25AQAG2HAIN for a 25% discount on an Aqara G2H camera purchase. Promo code is valid from October 19 - 23. Click here to buy on Amazon. Links from the show AppleInsider answers all your HomePod mini questions How to setup and use Intercom on iPhone, Apple Watch, and HomePod You can't stereo pair HomePod with HomePod mini, but home theater support coming soon Aqara Camera Hub G2H with HomeKit Secure Video arrives in US Aqara HomeKit Security Video Indoor Camera G2H Nanoleaf Nanoleaf launches HomeKit Shapes Triangles and Mini Triangles smart lights Nanoleaf Live 2020 - YouTube Abode Home Security - #1 DIY Home Security Aqara Hub - Zigbee Smart Home Hub Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
19 Okt 202036min
New Arlo Cameras, Switchbot Hub Mini, Aqara Water Leak Sensor Alert and Listener Questions
Arlo releases new wireless cameras, Vizio launches new HomeKit-enabled TVs, we test the Switchbot Hub Mini, Stephen has a real-life water leak story, Andrew reviews the Hue Gradient Lightstrip and we answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles 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. Links from the show New Arlo Ultra New Arlo Pro 4 Hue Adaptive Lighting Beta Visio HomeKit TVs SwitchBot Hub Mini Aqara Water Leak Sensor VOCOlinc PM3 Smart Plug Eve Energy - Smart Plug & Power Meter Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
12 Okt 202038min
Yale Smart Delivery Box, Switchbot, Hue Lightstrip and AI studio update
Yale launches their HomeKit Smart Delivery Box, small changes come to iOS 14.2, Stephen describes his Switchbot experience, Andrew has the Hue gradient lightstrip, we get an update on the AppleInsider studio and we answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles 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. Links from the show Yale HomeKit Smart Delivery Box Smart Delivery Box from Yale | Security for your Home Everything new in iOS 14.2 beta 2: New emoji, HomeKit icons, and more Hue Lightstrip Pixelated TV 55" N Switchbot on Amazon SwitchBot Hub Mini Smart Remote SwitchBot Hub Plus Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
5 Okt 202041min
Linksys Brings HomeKit to Velop Routers and Interview with Matthew Keasler
After some follow-up on Lutron blinds and HomeKit, we cover the meross HomeKit power strip, Senic outdoor Hue switch, Netatmo HomeKit doorbell camera, and Linksys updates its tri-band Velop router to include HomeKit. Then we interview special guest Matthew Keasler, Senior Product Manager at Linksys! Matthew talks about his history with Apple (and his love of cables), and then discusses what Linksys is doing to protect users’ privacy. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles 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. Links from the show Belkin rolls out HomeKit support to Linksys Velop Tri-Band mesh routers meross Smart Power Strip Friends of Hue Outdoor Switch Netatmo announces European availability of HomeKit video doorbell SwitchBot Bot SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher Linksys Velop Intelligent Mesh WiFi System Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
28 Sep 202042min
Arlo Wireless Doorbell Cam, ‘Time Flies Event’, and Project Updates
Our hosts discuss the announcements from Apple’s ‘Time Flies’ event, iOS 14 updates, Andrew’s studio updates, Stephen’s outdoor camera project, and we answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles 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. Links from the show Apple Watch Series 6, new iPads, and Apple One services bundle on the AppleInsider podcast iOS 14 | Release Dates, Features, Updates Arlo Essential Wire-Free Video Doorbell | Arlo Home Security Systems Leviton Outdoor Outlet Cover SOCKiTBOX – The Original Weatherproof Connection Box Arlo Solar Panel Measurements HomeDash App Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
21 Sep 202031min
Aqara G2H Cam, Playing Video Files on Apple TV, and More
LG backpedals on its backpedal over HomeKit, August and Hue announce a new integration, meross launches a new smart garage door sensor, we review the Aqaba G2H HomeKit secure video camera, we answer listener questions about ripping Blu-Rays and playing on Apple TV, and Andrew has a surprise question for our listeners! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles 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. Links from the show August and Yale’s New Integration with Philips Hue Apple, Amazon, Google, Zigbee Alliance networking protocol on track for 2021 release meross Smart Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener Aqara G2H White IP Camera SOCKiTBOX – The Original Weatherproof Connection Box VOCOlinc Contact Sensor Aqara Door and Window Sensor Eve Door & Window Contact Sensor Plex | Play Videos Anywhere Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
14 Sep 202040min
