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Eve Room, Rio Arc Review, and the Best HomeKit Doorbell Cameras Dec 13, 2021

Show notes

Eve launches their updated Eve Room with thread, Zemismart announces a zigbee-powered HomeKit ceiling light, we review the Rio Arc heater, and highlight the best HomeKit doorbell cameras.

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.

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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

Reolink LTE Outdoor Camera, HomeKit on Apple Watch, and Light Switch Roundup Dec 06, 2021

Show notes

Eve Water Guard shows up in FCC filing with Thread, we review the Reolink outdoor camera, a completely wireless solution powered by solar and uses cellular data, plus we roundup our favorite HomeKit light switches.

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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

HomeKit Device Roundup: Smart Plugs and Garage Doors, Plus Twinkly Lights and Aqara G3 Camera Nov 29, 2021

Show notes

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.

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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

Amazon Basics Switches, Cota Wireless Power, and Smart Home Adoption Study Nov 22, 2021

Show notes

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.

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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

Honeywell T9 Adds HomeKit, Targus Backpack with Find My, and Nonda Vehicle Monitor Nov 15, 2021

Show notes

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.

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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

Arlo Go 2, Netatmo CO Detector, Flic Twist, and Smart Vehicle Devices Nov 08, 2021

Show notes

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.

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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

Special Guest Faith O’Hara Joins The Show Nov 01, 2021

Show notes

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.

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Links from the Show

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.

New AirPods, M1 Pro and M1 Max, Redesigned MacBook Pro and Listener Questions Oct 25, 2021

Show notes

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.

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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

Siri on Ecobee SmartThermostat, Nanoleaf Lines Review, and Xiaomi Lock with Facial Recognition Oct 18, 2021

Show notes

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.

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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

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 and Coulisse HomeKit Shades, Wozart Occupancy Sensor, and Outdoor Camera Suggestions Oct 11, 2021

Show notes

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.

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