Smart Home Insider

Hue announces new bulbs plus updates to their app features, Eve confirms a new Flare and thread-enable light switch, IKEA has a new Matter hub with thread, and we recommend solutions for HomeKit security systems. 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...

Special guest Jennifer Tuohy from The Verge joins us to discuss Leviton’s new HomeKit fan speed controller, the SmartMi P2 air purifier, SwitchBot door lock with keypad, Chamberlain pulls the plug on its HomeKit bridge, plus what HomeKit devices we may see launched this Fall. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_o...

Airversa’s thread-enabled air purifier is available to purchase, Fluid One Kickstarter promises to revolutionize your home control, Aqara announces new products, Hue Sync Box follow-up, Lomi composter, and Andrew reviews the Lutron Serena shades. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles or email...

LIFX is acquired by Feit electric, Twinkly announces new LED panels, Sonos sub mini delayed, we discuss privacy concerns with Amazon buying iRobot, and issues with the Hue Play Sync box. 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 search...

Eve launches a redesigned Aqua with thread, new Wemo thread dimmer available for pre-order, we roundup HomeKit garage door options, plus review the Sonos move and Marshall Bluetooth speakers. 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 s...

We cover multiple HomeKit air purifiers, Sensibo air quality monitor, Wink services back online, Google may share video footage without a warrant, plus follow-up on the Eve Motion, Eve Button, 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...

Eve releases a new version of its motion detector with thread, Amazon announces new Matter developer initiatives, Thread updated to 1.3, Ring doorbell privacy issues, and HomeKit Secure Video wrongly criticized. 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...

Aqara launches the E1 curtain driver in multiple countries, Nanoleaf celebrates its 10 year anniversary with Ultra Black triangles, listener 3D prints a surprise, and pool light 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 se...

IKEA announces new HomeKit light strips, Smartmi launches Jya Fjord Air Purifier, Nuki door lock available in the UK, we round up the best HomeKit Prime Day deals, and discuss the best robot vacuums for 2022. 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 po...

Apple clarifies whether an iPad can be used as a HomeKit hub in iPadOS 16, Aqara updates their M1S hub, we hosts discuss HomeKit light switches, MagSafe chargers, our favorite thermostats, and the M2 MacBook Pro. 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...

Philips announces new products including a portable lamp, track lighting, and physical switch, SwitchBot launches their first HomeKit product, and Andrew has a new irrigation setup with Eve Aqua. 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...

Apolnus announces a new HomeKit air purifier with replaceable filters, Apple asks developers to say “Works with Apple Home,” we discuss recent Hue light purchases, and Andrew has a BIG surprise! 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...

Insteon is mysteriously back online, Sonos Ray is now available for purchase, and your hosts discuss everything HomeKit from WWDC 2022! 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 le...

Nomad introduces a new leather case for the Siri Remote with room for an AirTag, AmpliFi router gets HomeKit, SmartWings launches outdoor HomeKit shades, we discuss HomeKit TVs, and review the Eve Outdoor Camera. 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 favorit...

IKEA announced a new hub with Zigbee, Thread, and Matter support, Meross HomeKit smoke detectors and water leak sensors, RoboDeck stains your deck every week, Stephen reviews devices for his new home including Eve Motion Blinds, and Andrew shows what happens to a white HomePod over time. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts...

iOS 15.5 brings HomePod Wi-Fi strength meter, Sonos mini sub leaked, we review ecobee's new premium and essential thermostats, Eve launches its outdoor floodlight camera, and we cover Pebblebee location item trackers. 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 fav...

Aqara updates their D100 lock with HomeKey, Sonos officially launches Ray soundbar, update on 3-way HomeKit dimmers, and guest Shane Whatley shares some of his unique HomeKit products and 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 pl...

Onvis releasing an updated contact sensor with Thread and new 5-button HomeKit controller, Arlo indoor camera gains HomeKit support, Leviton launches no-neutral wire solutions, Sonos releasing entry-level sound bar and its own voice assistant, plus a new report shows Alexa uses voice data for advertising. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and...

Aqara releases an updated P1 motion sensor, HomeDevices app gains more features, HomeKit gardening devices, new Nanoleaf products, HidrateSpark water bottle, and SmartWings roller shades. 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 searc...

Aqara is launching a crowdfunding campaign in China for its forthcoming curtain driver, HomeKit brand Insteon disappears without notice, Andrew received more specifics on Matter, plus we review the new Playdate. 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...

New HomeKit air purifiers from Smartmi and Airversa, why Apple should bring back Time Capsule Wi-Fi routers, we review the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra vacuum, and how to hack a HomeKit coffee maker. 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...

Nanoleaf launches special edition Sonic-inspired shapes, Home Widget updated with new features, Wyze camera security flaw, options for HomeKit ceiling fan control, 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 playe...

Special guest Tim Böth joins us to discuss Matter, its integration with HomeKit products, Eve’s upcoming outdoor floodlight camera, plus updates on Aura Air purifier, Ambee Hue controller app, 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...

Online retailer SmartBlinds.com is now offering Eve HomeKit shades, Matter smart home standard is delayed until Fall 2022, we dive into more 3-way HomeKit light switches, and share our thoughts on Apple’s new Studio Display. 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...

iRobot adds Siri support, we round up the best AirPlay speakers, Andrew reviews the Wemo plug and Eve Water Guard with thread, plus we discuss how to choose a HomeKit light switch in a new home construction. 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 pod...