Smart Home Insider

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 @a...

This week on HomeKit Insider, Brian Tong joins to talk through the smart home news for the week, including Logitech's uncertain future in the HomeKit, a new Thread-enabled lock, an affordable presence sensor from Meross, plus our first look at Apple intelligence. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitte...

This week on HomeKit Insider we cover the latest smart home news including the leaked Nest Learning Thermostat Gen 4 and its new wireless sensors, some Deadpool MagSafe-compatible chargers, Google's new streaming box, and the new 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 @andrew...

This week on HomeKit Insider, we go hands-on with the first public beta of tvOS 18 and walk through all the big changes. We also touch on the news for the week including several new sensors launching, a refreshed HomePod mini, and identify the best MagSafe-compatible travel chargers. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:...

This week on HomeKit Insider, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins from The Verge to discuss a big week of smart home news from Sonos Arc 2 leaks, the launch of the Aqara U200 smart lock, a major brand acquisition, and more evidence pointing to Apple's mysterious new smart home display. Buckle up for an extra-long episode! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider...

This week on HomeKit Insider, your host talks about the latest leaks regarding Apple's unannounced smart home accessory, as well as goes hands-on with Peak Design's new Mobile lineup with Qi2. There were also new products coming to market soon -- a new smart lock and an environmental sensor. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our ho...

This week on HomeKit Insider, Andrew goes through all the news for the week, including the launch of more AirPlay TVs in hotels as well as Matter-enabled under-cabinet lights. We also have three hands-on demos this week including the Philips Hue Table Lamp and the Narwal Freo X Ultra vacuum. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our ho...

This week on HomeKit Insider, Andrew goes through all the new changes in tvOS 18 such as InSight, improved audio, new screensavers and more. There are also a lot of new gear coming out this week, including several new Philips Hue products and new Qi2 chargers. The episode wraps with a quick listener question. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet...

This week on HomeKit Insider, we walk through all the news announced at WWDC as it pertains to Apple Home. We're seeing support for more Matter accessories, app changes, and more. There was a couple news items, including a Find My device and a solar-powered accessory. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on T...

This week on HomeKit Insider, we preview the new features coming to all your Apple devices out of WWDC 2024. We also cover some news for the week including the creation of a portable Apple TV and new Matter devices arriving in iOS 17.6. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @andrewohara941 on Thread...

This week on HomeKit Insider, Nomad CEO & co-founder Noah Dentzel joins to chat about Apple Find My trackers & developing Qi2/MagSafe chargers. We also go through the news including new Matter accessories and a pair of worthwhile app updates! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @andrewohar...

This week on HomeKit Insider, Ecobee CEO Greg Fyke joins your host to break down the future of the smart home including Matter adoption, and new product categories, among other topics. We also go through the news including the launch of the Sonos Ace headphones, a new affordable Home Key smart lock, and lots more.   Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider...

This week on HomeKit Insider, I go hands-on with the new Pitaka Qi2 car charger with built-in NFC and talk about the Apple Pencil Pro's smart home features. Otherwise, I cover the news including new Matter products, AirTag 2 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...

This week on HomeKit Insider, we diver into all the changes in Matter 1.3, break down the end of Brilliant and go hands-on with the Ridge MagSafe wallet and its Find My options. This is on top of the new iPads, Apple Pencil Pro, and more news for the week. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @andr...

This week on HomeKit Insider, I go hands-on with the new Satechi Qi2 2-in-1 folding travel stand, walk through some new smart home devices, update you on the news for the week, and get deep on Matter 1.2 spec with the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @andrewohara941 on T...

This week on HomeKit Insider, I go hands-on with the Moss Air humidifier and purifier, look at a pair of new Matter devices, talk through a couple of updates, and discuss Satechi's new Qi2 chargers. Plus, I tease an upcoming guest on the podcast! Stay tuned to find out who and how to submit your questions.  Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet a...

This week on HomeKit Insider, I go hands on with several new products including the Nanoleaf String Lights, Mophie's Qi2 3-in-1 charger, and Govee's two new Floor Lamps. There's also news around Home Assistant, Casetify, & two new air purifiers. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @andrewohara...

This week on HomeKit Insider, we dive into the new Google My Devices network and how Apple's smart discovery program could improve, we talk about the new Aqara motion sensor, Fellow's new smart coffee machine -- Aiden, and look at more Qi2 devices. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @andrewohara9...

This week on HomeKit Insider, we go into four new robot vacuum cleaners from eufy, iRobot, and Roborock. We also go hands-on with a new Qi2 car charger, and discuss LifX's new ultra-bright bulbs. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @andrewohara941 on Threads Email us here Sponsored by: Shopify : S...

This week on HomeKit Insider, your host highlights several new Qi2 devices, including the iPhone 12, go in-depth on the Ascender stair-climbing robotic vacuum cleaner with Matter, and review two TP-Link cameras. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @andrewohara941 on Threads Email us here Sponsored...

This week on HomeKit Insider, your host highlights some new smart home releases, tests out the Twelve South Butterfly MagSafe charger, and talks about getting ready for spring and gardening season. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @andrewohara941 on Threads Email us here Sponsored by: Shopify :...

 This week on HomeKit Insider, Chris LaPré joins from the Connectivity Standards Alliance to talk about the future of Matter and Apple Home.  Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @andrewohara941 on Threads Email us here Sponsored by: Fast-Growing-Trees.com : Use code HOMEKIT at checkout for an addi...

This week on HomeKit Insider, your hosts talk through Ikea's Dirigera hub update with Matter, Switchbot's new smart lock, and go hands-on with the new Mila 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 Threads Email us here Sponsored by: Nom Nom : Go Right Now for 50% off y...

This week on HomeKit Insider, your hosts talk about Aqara's two new products, another security issue in the smart home space, Eve's latest product, LIFX's return, and how AI could power the smart home of the future.  Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @andrewohara941 on Threads Email us here Spon...

This week on HomeKit Insider, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy from The Verge stops by to talk all things smart home. We start off the week's news before getting into two hands on. First with the new Amazon Echo Hub that acts as a full smart home display. Then we check out Belkin's new Auto-Tracking Stand Pro with DockKit. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider....