Smart Home Insider

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Nest Learning Thermostat 4 Review, Chromecast in Hotels, & More Aug 26, 2024

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This week on HomeKit Insider, your hosts talks about a recent hotel stay and the abysmal Chromecast experience, answers a few listener questions on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, and reviews the Nest Learning Thermostat 4th Generation.

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Nanoleaf Expo Display Box, SmartMi E1, & Apple's Robotic iPad Aug 19, 2024

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This week on HomeKit Insider, we talk about the new Nanoleaf Expo display boxes, Apple's robotic iPad plans, the continued struggles for the Sonos app, and go hands-on with the SmartMi E1 air purifier.

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Google's Smart Home Tech, Sonos Product Delays, & the Aqara FP1E Presence Sensor Launches Aug 12, 2024

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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.

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Brian Tong Joins to Talk Smart Home News & Apple Intelligence Aug 05, 2024

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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.

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Leaked Nest Thermostat, D-Link Omna EOL, Roomba Adds Matter, & Listener Questions Jul 29, 2024

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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.

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Hands on with tvOS 18 Public Beta, MagSafe Travel Chargers, New HomePod, & More Smart Home News Jul 22, 2024

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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.

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Sonos Arc 2, Aqara U200, & More Apple Smart Display Leaks Jul 15, 2024

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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!

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Apple's New Smart Accessory Leaks, SmartThings Upgrades Matter, & New Gear Released Jul 08, 2024

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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.

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Cync Under Cabinet Lights, Hue Table Lamp, & Your Weekly Smart Home News Jul 01, 2024

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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.

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New Hue Lights, tvOS 18, Qi2 Chargers, & More! Jun 24, 2024

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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.

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