Smart Home Insider

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Lots of New Robovacs, Bright LifX Bulbs, & Mophie Qi2 Car Charger Apr 08, 2024

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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.

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Qi2 Devices, Stair-Climbing Robotic Vacuum Cleaner, & TP-Link Cameras Apr 01, 2024

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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.

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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

Smart Home Security Standard, MagSafe Chargers, & Getting Ready for Spring! Mar 25, 2024

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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.

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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

CSA's Chris LaPre Talks the Future of Matter & Apple Home Mar 18, 2024

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This week on HomeKit Insider, Chris LaPré joins from the Connectivity Standards Alliance to talk about the future of Matter and Apple Home.

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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

Ikea Adds Matter, SwitchBot Lock Pro, & Mila Air Purifier Mar 11, 2024

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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.

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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

Aqara U200 Door Lock, Eve's Outdoor Outlet Launches, & LIFX Reemerges Mar 04, 2024

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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.

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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

Echo Smart Home Display, Belkin Auto-Tracking Stand, & More Smart Home News Feb 26, 2024

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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.

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HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel

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Links from the show

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

Apple's New Smart Display, Find My Wallets, & New AirTag-Like Trackers Feb 19, 2024

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This week on HomeKit Insider we once again dive into the world of smart home displays with the latest rumors that may point to an earlier launch. We also talk about a new Find My-enabled tracker, LG's hotel TV plans, and go hands on with the Journey Loc8 MagSafe wallet and passport holder.

Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:

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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

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

Eve Energy Shipping, Moen MotionSense Faucet, & HomeKit App for Vision Pro Feb 12, 2024

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On this episode of HomeKit Insider, we talk about the now-shipping Eve Energy, a new Apple Home app for Vision Pro, and answer a listener's question about smart blinds. Finally, we go hands-on with the smart Moen MotionSense faucet.

Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:

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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

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

Level Lock Matter Certified, homeOS Leaks, & Amazon Roomba Fallout Feb 05, 2024

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This week, your hosts go over the latest rumors on homeOS that was -- again -- leaked in Apple's code. We also discuss Level getting its Matter certification, Amazon bailing on Roomba, the new SwitchBot Hub Mini, and much more.

Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:

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Factor: Get America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit and save 50% off your first box with promo code homekit50when you visit: factormeals.com/homekit50

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

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