MagSafe Wallet Review, SharePlay and HomePod Lossless Audio Returns in iOS 15.1
Aqara releases their E1 roller shade driver in the UK, iOS 15.1 beta brings lossless audio to HomePod and SharePlay returns, plus we review the new MagSafe Wallet and Find My features. 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. Sponsored by: Nebia by Moen: The Nebia by Moen Spa Shower is Nebia’s most advanced shower yet. The first 100 listeners to use code HomeKit will receive 10% off ALL Nebia products! Visit nebia.com/homekit to learn more. Listener Survey Help us learn more about the AppleInsider audience by taking a brief survey and you'll be entered to win an Amazon Gift Card! Click here to take the survey. Links from the show Aqara Announce UK Release of Roller Shade Driver E1 How to Listen To Lossless Audio on HomePod & HomePod mini! - YouTube Everything NEW in iOS 15.1: COVID Cards in Wallet, SharePlay Returns! - YouTube Review: Apple's NEW MagSafe Wallet Now Works With Find My! - YouTube The Best New Features Available NOW in iOS 15! - YouTube How to stream lossless audio to HomePod Apple leather MagSafe wallet with Find My review: A step up, but just barely 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 Sep 202150min
tvOS 15, ReST Smart Bed Review, Sonos Beam Gen 2, and Listener Questions
Tedee smart lock gains HomeKit support, Sonos releases the second generation Beam sound bar, we review everything coming with tvOS 15 and HomePodOS 15, Andrew reviews the ReST smart bed, and we 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. HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe. Listener Survey Help us learn more about the AppleInsider audience by taking a brief survey and you'll be entered to win an Amazon Gift Card! Click here to take the survey. Links from the show Tedee smart lock gains HomeKit support Beam: The Small But Smart TV Soundbar | Sonos Ikea and Sonos’ second-generation Symfonisk lamp leaks with swappable lampshades ReST Smart Bed review: An app-connected mattress for a good night's rest ReST Smart Bed Toothbrush Firmware Update - Tweet Mythbuster – Lightwave Sonoff Basic R2 Smart Switch Wemo Smart Home Stage Scene Controller Notion Smart Home Database! 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 Sep 202142min
Thinka Unveils First HomeKit Z-Wave Bridge, Exclusive Interview with CEO Michael Franken
Aqara announces Matter support for its M1S and M2 hubs, Meross air purifier now available, and then we have an exclusive interview with Thinka CEO, Michael Franken. Thinka has unveiled the first Z-Wave HomeKit bridge adding over 3,000 devices to the HomeKit ecosystem. 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. Sponsored by: Nebia by Moen: The Nebia by Moen Spa Shower is Nebia’s most advanced shower yet. The first 100 listeners to use code HomeKit will receive 10% off ALL Nebia products! Visit nebia.com/homekit to learn more. Listener Survey Help us learn more about the AppleInsider audience by taking a brief survey and you'll be entered to win an Amazon Gift Card! Click here to take the survey. Links from the show Aqara pledges support for Matter, updates coming Thinka debuts world's first Z-Wave hub for HomeKit Thinka | HomeKit bridge for Z-Wave and KNX 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 Sep 202140min
New Philips Hue Devices, Pre-Wiring a Home, and HomeKit Camera Battery Automations
Hue announces new bulbs and devices, VOCOlinc is still alive, pre-wiring a home for ethernet, and we answer listener questions on HomeKit camera battery and Fall decoration automations. 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. Sponsored by: SimpliSafe Security: Get 30% OFF your first home security system and your first month of interactive monitoring FREE at: simplisafe.com/homekit Links from the show Philips Hue debuts brighter bulbs, multi-color gradient lamps & more Eve updates Thermo smart thermostat with Thread support CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub - Amazon Building A Home - TYM Home Theaters & Smart Homes Home+ 5 App Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Bridge Dimmer - Amazon Wemo Smart Plug - Amazon Eve Energy - Amazon Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
6 Sep 202141min
Level Lock Partners with Rocky Mountain, Logitech Circle View Firmware, and Where is VOCOlinc?
Level Lock has partnered with Rocky Mountain door hardware for new HomeKit-enabled locks, new Logitech firmware coming soon may fix overheating issues, VOCOlinc is missing in action, and home project updates. 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: Get a FREE Style Gets Smarter design guide and learn about their HomeKit window shades at: hunterdouglas.com/homekit Links from the show HomeKit Insider - YouTube Channel Level Lock partners with Rocky Mountain Hardware to expand HomeKit lock options Rocky Mountain Hardware VOCOlinc Website? Leviton's second-generation Decora Dimmer review: Wi-Fi connected HomeKit switches Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer - Amazon Drone Fail - Stephen’s Tweet More shows from AppleInsider Subscribe and listen to our weekly AppleInsider podcast for the latest Apple reviews, commentary, and analysis. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to 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. Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
30 Aug 202129min
Leviton Decora Dimmer Review, USB Wall Outlets, and Matter Devices Delayed
We review Leviton’s 2nd generation in-wall dimmer switch, “Matter” smart home alliance delays its first products, adding automation to a coffee grinder, and we 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 Apple-backed Matter smart home standard delayed until 2022 Aqara Release E1 Contact, Leak Sensor in Mainland China Leviton's second-generation Decora Dimmer review: Wi-Fi connected HomeKit switches Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer (2nd Gen) - Amazon ONVIS Smart Motion Sensor - Amazon WeMo Smart Plug - Amazon Leviton USB Dual Type-C with Power Delivery (PD) In-Wall Charger - Amazon Utilitech 15-Amp Usb Outlet - Lowes Belkin MagSafe 3-in-1 Wireless Charger - Amazon Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
23 Aug 202136min
Meross Smart Plug, Presence Sensors, and Using Multiple Doorbells
Meross releases a new Wi-Fi Smart Plug, we discuss presence sensors vs motion, using multiple doorbells, 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: Hunter Douglas: Get a FREE Style Gets Smarter design guide and learn about their HomeKit window shades at: hunterdouglas.com/homekit Links from the show Arlo services outage preventing devices from being added to HomeKit Meross Wi-Fi Smart Plug review: A low-cost way into HomeKit automation meross Smart Plug Mini - Amazon RoomMe Smart Presence Sensor - Amazon ONVIS Smart Motion Sensor - Amazon Belkin MagSafe Car Vent Mount - Amazon XLUX Soil Moisture Meter, Plant Water Monitor, Soil Hygrometer - Amazon GitHub - aaronhktan/homebridge-soil-moisture: A Homebridge plugin for an analog soil moisture sensor. Logitech Circle View Apple HomeKit-Enabled Wired Doorbell - Amazon Arlo Essential Video Doorbell - Amazon 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
16 Aug 202142min
Hue Gradient Floor Light, Ikea Air Purifier, and Apple TV Caption Shortcuts
Hue is releasing an update gradient floor light soon, Ikea launches a table and air purifier combo, we discuss Apple TV Shortcuts for enabling captions automatically, and review recent MagSafe accessories. 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 HomeKit Insider - YouTube Channel Apple TV Shortcut - What did they just say? New Hue Signe Gradient Floor Light Revealed Philips Hue Ambiance Signe Philips Hue Gradient Signe ist unterwegs: Erstes Bild zeigt mehrfarbiges Licht Ikea launches new HomeKit-compatible smart air purifier Apple TV app, hardware users complain of audio issues Nomad MagSafe Mount Stand review: A high price for some elevation MagSafe Mount Stand | NOMAD® Rise Dock | MagSafe Compatible ESR HaloLock Magnetic Wireless Car Charger Belkin MagSafe Car Vent Mount PRO for iPhone 12 Cut the Rope for Apple TV Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
9 Aug 202139min
