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
Arlo Go 2, Netatmo CO Detector, Flic Twist, and Smart Vehicle Devices
New devices from Arlo, Netatmo, and Aqara, Flic Twist device will support Matter, devices to make your car smart, and we answer listener questions including outdoor contact sensors. 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: SimpliSafe Security: Get 40% 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 Announcing Flic Twist: A Wireless Dial for the Entire Family, with Matter Support. Flic Twist: The Wireless Dial for your Smart Home Ecobee acquired by generator company Generac for $770 million Amazon says Matter is coming to the 4th gen Echo smart speaker New design Arlo Go 2 launches with LTE, improved video quality Aqara Update Reveals Forthcoming Pro Lighting Range New Aqara Gas Leak Sensor Released Netatmo debuts new HomeKit-compatible smart CO detector Signals for HomeKit Use Signals for HomeKit to Power a Spooky Halloween — HomeMade Automation BlueDriver Bluetooth Pro OBDII Nonda Car Adapter ismartgate Magnetic Wireless 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
8 Nov 202150min
Special Guest Faith O’Hara Joins The Show
While Stephen is away, Andrew's wife Faith O'Hara joins the show. As always we start with the news including more than 200 playlists coming to Apple Music to suit your mood, Matter support coming to Eero routers, and more. Then we have a Q&A session with Faith on all things smart home including several listener questions from you all. 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 50 listeners to use code HomeKit will receive 10% off ALL Nebia products! Visit nebia.com/homekit to learn more. Wealthfront: Get your first $5,000 managed for free, for life, by visiting wealthfront.com/HOMEKIT. Get started today! Links from the Show Faith's Instagram Signals comes to the Mac Everything new in iOS 15.1 All of the new Apple Music playlists Eero is getting Matter support Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag #homekitinsider Tweet and follow our hosts at Stephen Robles and Andrew O’Hara, 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.
1 Nov 202143min
New AirPods, M1 Pro and M1 Max, Redesigned MacBook Pro and Listener Questions
We discuss Apple's announcements from the "Unleashed" event, including Apple Music Voice Plan, HomePod mini colors, new AirPods, and the new high-end Apple Silicon chips. We also touch on sleep tracking apps, listener pillow recommendations, and HomeKit Scenes plus Focus Mode integration. 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 Hunter Douglas: Get a FREE Style Gets Smarter design guide and learn about their HomeKit window shades 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 Start Up I A song made from 45 years of Apple sounds I Apple - YouTube Apple's all-new AirPods support Spatial Audio for $179 Apple introduces $4.99 Voice Plan for Apple Music HomePod mini now comes in five colors New M1 Pro, M1 Max MacBook Pros support more displays than M1 Macs New MacBook Pro driven by M1 Pro & M1 Max processors New MacBook Pros chargeable via MagSafe 3 or Thunderbolt 4 Apple debuts 14-inch MacBook Pro with HDMI, MagSafe, and a notch Apple unveils 16-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro, M1 Max starting at $2499 Sleep Watch by Bodymatter AutoSleep Track Sleep on Watch Pillow: Sleep Cycle Tracker Bedgear Storm Series New Pillow 2.0 Simba Hybrid® Pillow 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
25 Okt 202155min
Siri on Ecobee SmartThermostat, Nanoleaf Lines Review, and Xiaomi Lock with Facial Recognition
Siri and AirPlay 2 come to Ecobee SmartThermostat, we review the new Nanoleaf Lines, Xiaomi announces a door lock with facial recognition plus HomeKit, we cover the Aqara E1 Hub, and HomeDevices app is a directory of every HomeKit product. 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 Hunter Douglas: Get a FREE Style Gets Smarter design guide and learn about their HomeKit window shades 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 Siri and AirPlay 2 officially land on Ecobee SmartThermostat Siri on Ecobee SmartThermostat review: Apple's smart assistant invades your home Nanoleaf Lines review: Beautiful indirect HomeKit lighting of your own design TP-Link WiFi Mini Smart Plug with Homekit Xiaomi Release HomeKit Lock With Facial Recognition Aqara Hub E1 HomeDevices App 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
18 Okt 202148min
Eve and Coulisse HomeKit Shades, Wozart Occupancy Sensor, and Outdoor Camera Suggestions
Eve announces Thread-enabled blinds coming early 2022, Wozart unveils a HomeKit occupancy sensor, we cover the best outdoor HomeKit cameras, and Andrew’s Mac Pro is busted. 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 50 listeners to use code HomeKit will receive 10% off ALL Nebia products! Visit nebia.com/homekit to learn more. Links from the show Eve, Coulisse say that Thread-enabled MotionBlinds will debut in early 2022 Mysa Smart Thermostats Wozart Unveils ‘Sense Pro’ Occupancy Multi-Sensor Hiome Occupancy Sensor HomeKit Camera From Zorachka Unveiled Netatmo Outdoor Camera Siren Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera Leviton Outdoor Outlet Cover SOCKiTBOX – The Original Weatherproof Connection Box Hullo Pillow – Organic buckwheat pillow. Pillow Cube Macoda Pillow Sleep Watch by Bodymatter AutoSleep Track Sleep on Watch Pillow: Sleep Cycle Tracker Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com
11 Okt 202144min
