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2020 HomeKit Picks of the Year Dec 28, 2020

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Leaked products from Hue, Netatmo Doorbell launches in the US, we answers a listener question and our hosts list their top HomeKit picks from 2020!

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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Eve App for Mac, Logitech Doorbell Cam Review and Listener Questions Dec 21, 2020

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iOS 14.4 beta brings U1 features to HomePod mini, Eve releases their app for macOS, Andrew reviews the Logitech Circle View Doorbell camera and we answer listener questions.

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.

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Special Interview with Molekule CEO Jaya Rao Dec 14, 2020

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Logitech released its first HomeKit Secure Video doorbell, the Circle View and we have a special interview with Molekule Co-Founder and CEO, Jaya Rao. We discuss the negative review from The Wirecutter given at their launch, and what sets Molekule apart form other air purifiers.

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.

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.

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Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

HomeKit Holiday Gift Guide, Scenecuts, WeMo Outdoor Plug, and new HSV cameras Dec 07, 2020

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Lots of HomeKit news and new products, WeMo outdoor plug, Scenecuts for Mac, turntable and AirPlay update, and our 2020 Holiday gift guide!

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.

HomeKit Gift Guide

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HomePod mini review, Yale cabinet lock, and SwitchBot Giveaway Nov 23, 2020

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Our HomePod minis are in hand and we review everything, from setup and sound quality, to the U1 chip and HomeKit features. We discuss the Yale cabinet lock, IntelliDash+ brings CarPlay without installation, and we have a SwitchBot giveaway!

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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New Level Lock products, AirPlay comes to Roku, and Nanoleaf Essentials review Nov 16, 2020

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Tons of HomeKit news this week with product releases from QingPing, Aqara, and Level Lock. Thread comes to Eve and Nanoleaf products, Andrew reviews the new Nanoleaf Essentials line, 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 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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New Aqara Switch, What Is ‘Thread’, and User Questions Nov 09, 2020

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This week saw Aqara release a new rotary dimmer switch and Stephen picked up the Meross power strip to test. Andrew spends some time explaining how HomeKit Adaptive Lighting works using the Eve Light Strip which automatically adjusts the color temperature throughout the day. We also touch on a half-dozen listening questions including a great idea from Neil there he was used a contact sensor to get notified when his mail arrives.

Most of the episode was spent discussing Thread and why this connectivity standard is poised to be so important for HomeKit accessories as well as the smart home as a whole.

Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles 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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New Linksys Velop, Adaptive Lighting for Eve, and Vivint with Homebridge Nov 02, 2020

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Linksys released a more affordable Wi-Fi 6 router, Eve brings adaptive lighting to its light strip, a Homebridge update includes more Vivint security devices, and we answer listener questions.

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Molekule Air Mini+, Abode Outdoor Camera, Brilliant Panels and Listener Questions Oct 26, 2020

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Molekule updates its Air Mini+ to include HomeKit, Brilliant smart panels are now available on Amazon, Abode launches a new outdoor camera, we follow up on using Switchbot with Homebridge, and we answer listener questions.

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HomePod mini, Intercom features, and New Nanoleaf Shapes Oct 19, 2020

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Our hosts go through some of the announcements from Apple’s iPhone event, including MagSafe and what they pre-ordered. Then go in-depth on the HomePod mini, the new Intercom feature, Nanoleaf announcements and we answer listener questions.

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