Apple Smart Display Delayed, Level Bolt Update, & CES 2025 Preview
This week on a special episode of HomeKit Insider, Dan Turk from Max Borges joins to talk about the news for the week including the delay of Apple's upcoming smart display, Level's update to the Bolt lock, and more news for the week. We also get into a preview for CES 2025.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/homekitExpressVPN: Save on your subscription by visiting expresVPN.com/hkiHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showApple Smart Display DelayedLevel Bolt Matter updateSmartRent Alloy DeadboltBear With UsMy Dad Does PRThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
9 Dec 20241h 2min
Must-Have HomeKit App Gets Updated, More Matter Devices Launch, & My Go-To Travel Charger
On this holiday-week episode of HomeKit Insider, your host goes through a surprising amount of news for the week, including multiple new Matter products and two leaked products yet to be announced. We also go through a new home project for the holidays and test out the Nimble portable 3-in-1 charger.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:Factor: Head to FactorMeals.com/50homekit and use code 50homekit to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping!HomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showHomePass 2Matter presence sensorGovee light roundupSwitchBot Matter relayNimble portable chargerApple Watch health featuresThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
2 Dec 202437min
CSA President & CEO Tobin Richardson Joins for Matter Discussion After 1.4 Launch
This week on a special episode of HomeKit Insider, the President & CEO of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, Tobin Richardson, joins to walk through the news for the week before getting into a deep discussion on the current state of Matter. the new 1.4 release, and where the future is headed.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 showApple's Matter 1.3 certificationApple investigates a new TV setNew Airtag 2 coming in 2025Amazon launches new Echo Show 15 & 21Kwikset Halo SelectCSA websiteThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
25 Nov 202456min
Apple Readies Security Camera & Smart Display for 2025
This week on HomeKit Insider, we break down the latest rumors on Apple's smart home plans including a new info on its smart home control panel and an ultra-secure smart home camera. Plus, the latest in smart home news from Nuki, Level, Aqara, 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 showQueue - Simple PodcastsNuki smart lock ultraApple developing security cameraApple's smart display controllerThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
18 Nov 202452min
Matter 1.4 Announced with New Devices, Multi-Ecosystem Improvements, & More!
This week on HomeKit Insider, your hosts talk about the launch of Matter 1.4 which includes a ton of new accessory types, a massive improvement for multi-ecosystem homes, & much 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 hereHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showScreen Canvas for Apple TVVision Pro ultra-wide display for MacFind Matter-certified devicesMatter 1.4 releasedThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
11 Nov 202422min
tvOS 18.1 Gets New Watch List, Apple's Secret Thread Radios, & More New Smart Home Devices Launch
This week on HomeKit Insider, your hosts talk about Apple's secret Thread radios that are once more showing up in new products, tvOS 18 adds a new Watch List, and more smart home devices launch.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 showLifX Permanent Outdoor LightsCozyHome Air VentRise Garden 3Tapo IR RepeaterSwitchBot S10Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
4 Nov 202428min
Kwikset Halo Select, iPhone StandBy Dock, Eero Outdoor Wi-Fi, & Govee Matter Ice Maker
This week on HomeKit Insider, your hosts talk about the new Kwikset Halo Select with Matter over Thread, Eero's new outdoor Wi-Fi 7 mesh router, a viral iPhone StandBy dock, and then go hands-on with the Govee Matter ice maker.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 showKwikset Halo SelectEcobee + Yale & AugustPreorder the iPhone StandBy dockiPhone StandBy dock announcedJura clip for AirPodsController for HomeKitEero Wi-Fi 7 Outdoor RouterGovee Smart Ice MakerThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
28 Okt 202446min
Sonos Arc Ultra, Car Key Expands, & Shortcut Automations with Clicks Keyboard
This week on HomeKit Insider, Jeff Gadway from Clicks joins to talk about this week's news including the launch of the Sonos Arc Ultra & Sub 4, the upcoming expansion of Apple Car Key, and much more! Then we get into a deep discussion on automations, Shortcuts, and the Clicks Keyboard.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/homekitExpressVPN: Get an extra 3 months on your subscription by visiting ExpressVPN.com/hkiHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showApple Car Key comes to more vehiclesSonos launches Arc Ultra & Sub 4Buy Sonos Arc UltraBuy Sonos Sub 4Android 15 interactive smart home wallpaperApple's 2025 smart home planAeroGarden goes underGithub repo of ShortcutsMatthew Cassinelli shortcuts repoMacStories Shortcuts listRoutine HubUtilities shortcutClicks websiteBuy Clicks keyboard caseThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
21 Okt 202450min
