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Hands-On with ThorBolt X1 & Brilliant Gen 2, Plus Maisomage App Developer Interview Jun 02, 2025

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In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, CEO of of Maisomage app for Apple Home & Matter joins to help walk through the news. That includes going hands-on with the ThorBolt X1 Home Key deadbolt & the Brilliant 2nd-gen smart panel.

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Jony Ive + OpenAI in the Smart Home, SwitchBot Hub 3, & Thorbolt X1 May 26, 2025

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In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, Dan Turk joins to co-host. In the news this week we have the new SwitchBot Hub 3 and facial recognition lock, the Thorbolt X1 deadbolt with Home Key, and Nanoleaf's new remote-controlled solar garden lights. Beyond that, your hosts get deep into the Jony Ive IO acquisition and how it makes sense for tomorrow's smart home.

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Brilliant Gen 2, Smart Switches, & Matter 1.4.1 with Guest Daniel Moneta from the CSA May 19, 2025

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In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, Daniel Moneta, Chair of the Matter Marketing and Product Subgroup at the CSA, joins to talk about the latest smart home news, some new smart switches, Govee's new indoor skylight, and the new Matter 1.4.1 update.

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homeOS Overview, Matter 1.4.1, & Smart Garden with Bird Buddy CEO Franci Zidar! May 12, 2025

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In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, Franci Zigar, CEO and co-founder of Bird Buddy, joins to talk about the latest news, rumors for homeOS, and the newest update to Matter. After the news, we talk about the smart garden, Bird Buddy, and its new Kickstarter campaign for WonderBlocks and Petal.

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Eufy Omni E28, ESR Find My Wallet, & More with Consumer Reports' Dan Wroclawski May 05, 2025

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In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, Dan Wroclawski from Consumer Reports joins to talk about how the non-profit tests devices, Samsung AI fridges, and the news of the week.

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HomeKit Dehumidifiers, Roomba 705 Max, Aqara G5 Pro Review, & Much More Apr 28, 2025

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In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, Dan Turk from Max Borges Agency joins to walk through this week's latest news. We saw Aqara launch three new products, iRobot introduce its 9th new bot this year, and we review the G5 Pro camera that may be the best around.

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Long Range Matter Devices, Arlo Updates, & the Best Find My Devices Apr 21, 2025

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In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, your host covers new Matter rumors, including the work on long-range devices, Apple Home update for Alro users, and we go hands-on with the Nanoleaf Pegboard light and the best Find My devices currently available outsid eof wallet trackers.

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Aqara & SmartThings Massive Matter Updates, Ballie Launches, & More Apr 14, 2025

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On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider, Samsung SmartThings and Aqara have massive Matter updates, including new features for Apple Home users. There's also the upcoming launch of the Ballie robot and a quick review of the UAG Monarch AirTag holder.

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Apple Smart Display Delayed, Google Nest Woes, & Knog Scout Review Apr 07, 2025

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On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider, more rumors swirl surrounding Apple's smart display and its repetitive delays, Google's narrowing of the Nest brand, and your host reviews the Knog Scout luggage tag with Find My.

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Hue Doorbell Leaks, Matter 1.5 Rumors, & the First Matter Smoke Detector Mar 31, 2025

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On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider, more device types are rumored to be included with Matter 1.5 this spring, Hue's upcoming doorbell has leaked inside of its app update, and the first Matter smoke detector is up for preorder.

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