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Learn about the latest smart home news on Smart Home Insider! Host Andrew O’Hara discusses the weekly news, exclusive interviews, in-depth how-to’s, smart home automations, integrating Siri Shortcuts, and reviews his recent smart home projects with an added focus on Apple Home & Matter.

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New Arlo Cameras, Switchbot Hub Mini, Aqara Water Leak Sensor Alert and Listener Questions Oct 12, 2020

Show notes

Arlo releases new wireless cameras, Vizio launches new HomeKit-enabled TVs, we test the Switchbot Hub Mini, Stephen has a real-life water leak story, Andrew reviews the Hue Gradient Lightstrip and we answer listener questions.

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

Yale Smart Delivery Box, Switchbot, Hue Lightstrip and AI studio update Oct 05, 2020

Show notes

Yale launches their HomeKit Smart Delivery Box, small changes come to iOS 14.2, Stephen describes his Switchbot experience, Andrew has the Hue gradient lightstrip, we get an update on the AppleInsider studio and we answer listener questions.

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

Linksys Brings HomeKit to Velop Routers and Interview with Matthew Keasler Sep 28, 2020

Show notes

After some follow-up on Lutron blinds and HomeKit, we cover the meross HomeKit power strip, Senic outdoor Hue switch, Netatmo HomeKit doorbell camera, and Linksys updates its tri-band Velop router to include HomeKit.

Then we interview special guest Matthew Keasler, Senior Product Manager at Linksys! Matthew talks about his history with Apple (and his love of cables), and then discusses what Linksys is doing to protect users’ privacy.

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

Arlo Wireless Doorbell Cam, ‘Time Flies Event’, and Project Updates Sep 21, 2020

Show notes

Our hosts discuss the announcements from Apple’s ‘Time Flies’ event, iOS 14 updates, Andrew’s studio updates, Stephen’s outdoor camera project, and we answer listener questions.

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

Aqara G2H Cam, Playing Video Files on Apple TV, and More Sep 14, 2020

Show notes

LG backpedals on its backpedal over HomeKit, August and Hue announce a new integration, meross launches a new smart garage door sensor, we review the Aqaba G2H HomeKit secure video camera, we answer listener questions about ripping Blu-Rays and playing on Apple TV, and Andrew has a surprise question for our listeners!

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

LIFX Clean, New Philips Hue Products, Yale Cabinet Lock and more Sep 07, 2020

Show notes

LIFX launches a new antibacterial smart bulb, Yale announces pricing and availability for their door and cabinet locks, LG back pedals on HomeKit for pre-2019 TV’s, Hue launches new products, Stephen broke his Logitech Circle View, and we answer listener questions!

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.

Links from the show

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

Eufy Smart Drop, Level Lock Touch, and HomeKit App Updates Aug 31, 2020

Show notes

Eufy announces a Kickstarter for its new outdoor delivery protection safe, Level Lock releases its touch-sensitive lock, Yardian has a HomeKit enabled sprinkler controller, we cover recent updates to HomeKit apps, and we answer listener questions!

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.

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

August Keypad Review, Air Purifier Follow-Up and Listener Questions Aug 17, 2020

Show notes

We review the August Keypad, VOCOlinc announces their HomeKit smart humidifier, new home apps, and we answer listener questions!

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

VOCOlinc Air Purifier Review, Onvis C3 Camera and Listener Questions Aug 10, 2020

Show notes

Andrew reviews the new VOCOlinc HomeKit enabled air purifier, Onvis launches a HomeKit Secure Video camera, and we answer listener questions and feedback!

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.

Links from the Show

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

Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Cam, Yobi 3 Doorbell, and Wemo Mini Plug Review Aug 03, 2020

Show notes

Aqara backtracks on HomeKit-only support, Arlo Pro 3 floodlight camera gets HomeKit support, Yobi B3 is a new HomeKit doorbell camera with no video recording, Andrew reviews the new Wemo mini smart plug, and we go through listener questions.

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.

Links from the Show

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

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