Apple TV Branding Refresh, Sonos Updates, & Wi-Fi 8

This week on HomeKit Insider, Chief Technology Officer for ADT, Gilles Drieu, joins to add his view on the news from the week before pivoting to talk about what's new for the security company. In the news, we saw more rumors on Matter in the Home app and Apple's new smart display, more great products, and another update to the Sonos app.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 hereHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showGoogle TV StreamerOme Smart Knob 2.0Arlo Secure 5Bosch Radiator ValveADT Security BaseThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

30 Sep 202454min

This week on HomeKit Insider, your hosts talks about several new products such as our first ultra Wideband lock, new Find My trackers, an ice maker that works with Matter, and a big update to Thread with iOS 18 that went under the radar. Plus a listen response, Sonos rumors, and more!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/homekitHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showThread in iOS 18Onvis Outdoor Thread Motion SensorGovee Ice MakerSonos rumorsU-Tech Ultraloq Bolt Misson UWB+NFCRolling Square AirCard Pro & AirNotch ProThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

23 Sep 202423min

This week on HomeKit Insider, the CEO of Nanoleaf, Gimmy Chu, drops by to talk through the week's news and new products before getting into the company's latest releases such as the Sense+ switch, permanent outdoor lights, and Blocks.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:Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/hki and download the app to sign-up for FREE. Find doctors and specialists that take your insurance and even book appointments online!HomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showBrilliant back in businessLifX Polychrome B10 candle bulbLifX polychrome frosted T10 TubeLevel acquired by Assa AbloyIkea hub adds MatterNanoleaf outdoor lights, Sense+ switch, & moreThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

16 Sep 202458min

This week on HomeKit Insider, we go through all the biggest smart home announcements out of IFA 2024 in Berlin. There's a ton of new Apple Home and Matter accessories, a few spec upgrades, and more in this jam-packed episode ahead of Apple's iPhone 16 announcement.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/homekitHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showThread 1.4 ReleasedBluetooth 6 AnnouncedFind My in KoreaSatechi Find My WalletFlic Matter Starter KitsAqaraAnker MagGo LineupBelkin Qi2 DevicesESR Qi2 LineupUgreen Qi2Nanoleaf Blocks Outdoor Lights, & Sense+ SwitchGovee Curtain Lights, Christmas Lights, & MorePhilips Hue HDMI Sync BoxPhilips Hue Ensis LightLockly Zeno Smart LocksSwitchBot HumidifierSwitchBot Find My cardSwitchBot Purifier TableSwitchBot Purifier Cat BowlSwitchBot Roller ShadeHunter Douglas Solar ChargerTwelve South Plug Bug with Find MyChipolo & Metabo Power ToolsThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

9 Sep 20241h 3min

This week on HomeKit Insider, your hosts talks about several new products that have launched ahead of IFA including new Qi2 chargers, a new unique HomeKit hub, and a smart lock. Plus, we give you exclusive details on Apple's approach to Matter.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/homekitHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showTwelve South Butterfly SENomad Stand One Max Gen 3Apple embraces MatterJourney Axie world chargerThorBolt Latch LockZens 4xQi2 Quatrro Charger Pro 4Luon LuBase hubThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

2 Sep 202450min

This week on HomeKit Insider, your hosts talks about a recent hotel stay and the abysmal Chromecast experience, answers a few listener questions on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, and reviews the Nest Learning Thermostat 4th Generation.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/homekitHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showSonos app can't be re-releasedApple TV Remote CoverSwitchBot Air CirculatorNest Learning Thermostat 4Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

26 Aug 202431min

This week on HomeKit Insider, we talk about the new Nanoleaf Expo display boxes, Apple's robotic iPad plans, the continued struggles for the Sonos app, and go hands-on with the SmartMi E1 air purifier.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: Get an extra 3 months on your subscription by visiting ExpressVPN.com/hkiShopify: 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 showAdaptive Lighting coming to MatterNanoleaf Expo Display BoxSonos app strugglesThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

19 Aug 202427min

This week on HomeKit Insider, Shane Whatley joins to discuss a big week in smart home news following the Google event. We cover the new Google TV streaming box and the 4th generation Nest Learning Thermostat as well as more product launches and relevant news.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:Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/hki and download the app to sign-up for FREE. Find doctors and specialists that take your insurance and even book appointments online!HomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showSonos delays productsGovee Matter lampADT breachAqara FP1E presence sensorNest Learning Thermostat Gen 4Google TV Streaming BoxWeLove Matter Air PurifierShane Whatley | Shane Creates YouTubeThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

12 Aug 202451min