HomeKit Ceiling Fan Control, Tips on Naming Devices in Home, and Listener Questions
We spend this episode answering YOUR questions! We cover ceiling fan controls, how to name your HomeKit devices for clear control, flush ceiling lights, garage door opener tips, 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. 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 Terncy Release Dual Mode Ceiling Light For HomeKit First Aqara Branded Ceiling Light Released in China Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Fan Speed Control LIFX Smart Switch, in-Wall Wi-Fi Smart Touch Switch 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
3 Jan 202241min
Apple Home Key Locks, Aqara Skylight, and the Best HomeKit Motion Detectors
Schlage door lock is leaked and could be the first to support Apple Home Key, Aqara announces new products including an LED skylight, and we highlight the best HomeKit motion detectors. 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: Wealthfront: To start building your wealth and get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, visit: wealthfront.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 Schlage Encode Plus could support Apple Home Key and Thread New Aqara Products Announced Including Skylight, Smart Lock and More… Aqara G3 Privacy Feature Receives update VOCOlinc Light Strip Yeelight LED Lightstrip Pro - Yeelight Shop Eve Thread Example Eve Motion Fibaro Motion Sensor Philips Hue Indoor Motion Sensor Philips Hue Dusk-to-Dawn Outdoor Motion Sensor 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
27 Dec 202135min
Twinkly Lights Review, New HomeKit Apps, and Matter Smart Home in 2022
OmniaBlinds powered by Eve are HomeKit-enabled shades now available to buy, HomeControl for Mac gives users control over their home from the macOS Menu Bar, Home Widget launches for iPhone, plus we discuss Matter coming in 2022 and review the Eve Room and Twinkly holiday lights. 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. Home Widget Codes Redeem to download Home Widget for FREE! First come first served: WNEX7YJJJ3K4 93RJPAMR4HX3 XTXKM9XYT3YF RNPXEHHR4JEF Sponsored by: Hunter Douglas: Take advantage of the Season of Style rebate savings event at: hunterdouglas.com/homekit Wealthfront: To start building your wealth and get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, visit: wealthfront.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 OmniaBlinds Hunter Fan 52" HomeControl Menu for HomeKit Home Widget • for HomeKit Developer demonstrates how good HomeKit could be with iPhone's U1 chip precision [Video] Yeelight Officially Announce Plans to Support Matter in 2022 Which products should you buy if you want a Matter smart home? - The Verge Level Keypad Eve Room Twinkly Multicolor LED Lights 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
20 Dec 202153min
Eve Room, Rio Arc Review, and the Best HomeKit Doorbell Cameras
Eve launches their updated Eve Room with thread, Zemismart announces a zigbee-powered HomeKit ceiling light, we review the Rio Arc heater, and highlight the best HomeKit doorbell cameras. 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 Room Zemismart Zigbee Hub Zemismart Ceiling Lamp Rio Arc Review – Worlds first HomeKit electric heater Eve Button Arlo Essential Wired Video Doorbell Yobi Doorbell Camera Netatmo Doorbell Camera Logitech Circle View Doorbell Camera Robin ProLine HomeKit 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
13 Dec 202152min
Reolink LTE Outdoor Camera, HomeKit on Apple Watch, and Light Switch Roundup
Eve Water Guard shows up in FCC filing with Thread, we review the Reolink outdoor camera, a completely wireless solution powered by solar and uses cellular data, plus we roundup our favorite HomeKit light switches. 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: 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! Wealthfront: To start building your wealth and get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, visit: wealthfront.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 Reolink Go PT Camera with Solar Panel Lutron Caseta Deluxe Smart Dimmer Switch Wemo WiFi Smart Dimmer Switch Eve Light Switch Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi Switch Brilliant Smart Home Control (3-Switch Panel) 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
6 Dec 202151min
HomeKit Device Roundup: Smart Plugs and Garage Doors, Plus Twinkly Lights and Aqara G3 Camera
Tinwkly updates to support HomeKit, Aqara launches its G3 camera hub in the US, and we begin a roundup of the best HomeKit devices across every category! This week we cover smart plugs, Home hubs, and garage door openers. 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 Twinkly - Lights Govee Thermometer Hub for HomeKit App Samsung Remote: ControlMeister Black Friday: Expand your HomeKit smart home with these deals Eve Energy Smart Plug Wemo Smart Plug Eve Energy Strip Lutron Outdoor Smart Plug WeMo WiFi Smart Outdoor Plug ConnectSense Smart In-Wall Outlet 2021 Apple TV HD (32GB, 5th Generation) Eve Aqua HomePod mini meross Smart Garage Door Opener myQ Chamberlain Smart Garage Control Chamberlain Smart myQ LiftMaster MyQ Home Bridge 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
29 Nov 202149min
Amazon Basics Switches, Cota Wireless Power, and Smart Home Adoption Study
We review a recent smart home adoption study in the U.S., Amazon announces Alexa-only wall switches, new products from Terncy and Smartwings, charging devices over-the-air, and Apple TV remote cases with AirTag holder. 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 BetterHelp: You deserve to be happy. Get 10% your first month of online counseling by visiting: betterhelp.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 Amazon has four new, very cheap smart switches Ring Always Home Cam, an Indoor Flying Camera Apple Head of Home Services departs after two-year tenure Terncy Release Dual Mode Ceiling Light For HomeKit Smartwings Introduce Custom HomeKit Blinds Option Cota: Real Wireless Power The First Gadgets With True Wireless Charging Are Here SceneFlow for HomeKit VIZ Designer for HomeKit SwitchBot Official Website - Your Simple Switch to a Smart Home elago R5 Locator Case Compatible with 2021 Apple TV Siri Remote Motion sensor for doors and windows | ecobee Hub for HomeKit 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
22 Nov 202146min
Honeywell T9 Adds HomeKit, Targus Backpack with Find My, and Nonda Vehicle Monitor
Honeywell adds HomeKit support to its T9 thermostat, ecobee offers home security, Nuki lock 3.0 lineup announced, Targus announces a backpack with Find My, we compare the BlueDriver and Nonda OBD car monitors, 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. Sponsored by: BetterHelp: You deserve to be happy. Get 10% your first month of online counseling by visiting: betterhelp.com/homekit SimpliSafe Security: Get 50% OFF your first home security system and your first month of interactive monitoring FREE at: simplisafe.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 Honeywell Home T9 smart thermostat gets HomeKit support Smart Security | ecobee First Aqara Branded Ceiling Light Released in China Aqara Issue Limited Edition G3 ‘Mars’ Camera Hub Nuki Lock 3.0, 3.0 Pro Lineup And More Announced Targus Backpack Equipped with Find My™ Technology elago R5 Locator Case Compatible with 2021 Apple TV Siri Remote Fit Designed for 2021 Apple TV Siri Remote BlueDriver Bluetooth Pro OBDII Scan Tool Nonda Vehicle Health Monitor Jot | For those who take their coffee easy Cometeer - Earth’s First Hyper Fresh Coffee FYRTUR Blackout roller blind, wireless - IKEA Govee Hygrometer Thermometer 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
15 Nov 202156min
