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HomeKit Insider

Learn about the latest HomeKit devices, news, reviews, and more on HomeKit Insider. Our hosts Andrew O'Hara and Stephen Robles discuss how-to's, automations, integrating Siri Shortcuts, and review their recent HomeKit projects.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    CSA President & CEO Tobin Richardson Joins for Matter Discussion After 1.4 Launch

    This week on a special episode of HomeKit Insider, the President & CEO of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, Tobin Richardson, joins to walk through the news for the week before getting into a deep discussion on the current state of Matter. the new 1.4 release, and where the future is headed. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail us hereSponsored by: Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekitHomeKit Insider YouTube Channel Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the show Apple's Matter 1.3 certificationApple investigates a new TV setNew Airtag 2 coming in 2025Amazon launches new Echo Show 15 & 21Kwikset Halo SelectCSA websiteThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

    56 min

  2. 18 NOV

    Apple Readies Security Camera & Smart Display for 2025

    This week on HomeKit Insider, we break down the latest rumors on Apple's smart home plans including a new info on its smart home control panel and an ultra-secure smart home camera. Plus, the latest in smart home news from Nuki, Level, Aqara, and more. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail us hereSponsored by: Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekitHomeKit Insider YouTube Channel Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the show Queue - Simple PodcastsNuki smart lock ultraApple developing security cameraApple's smart display controllerThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

    52 min

  3. 11 NOV

    Matter 1.4 Announced with New Devices, Multi-Ecosystem Improvements, & More!

    This week on HomeKit Insider, your hosts talk about the launch of Matter 1.4 which includes a ton of new accessory types, a massive improvement for multi-ecosystem homes, & much more. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail us hereHomeKit Insider YouTube Channel Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the show Screen Canvas for Apple TVVision Pro ultra-wide display for MacFind Matter-certified devicesMatter 1.4 releasedThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

    22 min

  4. 4 NOV

    tvOS 18.1 Gets New Watch List, Apple's Secret Thread Radios, & More New Smart Home Devices Launch

    This week on HomeKit Insider, your hosts talk about Apple's secret Thread radios that are once more showing up in new products, tvOS 18 adds a new Watch List, and more smart home devices launch. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail us hereHomeKit Insider YouTube Channel Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the show LifX Permanent Outdoor LightsCozyHome Air VentRise Garden 3Tapo IR RepeaterSwitchBot S10Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

    28 min

  5. 28 OCT

    Kwikset Halo Select, iPhone StandBy Dock, Eero Outdoor Wi-Fi, & Govee Matter Ice Maker

    This week on HomeKit Insider, your hosts talk about the new Kwikset Halo Select with Matter over Thread, Eero's new outdoor Wi-Fi 7 mesh router, a viral iPhone StandBy dock, and then go hands-on with the Govee Matter ice maker. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail us hereSponsored by: Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekitHomeKit Insider YouTube Channel Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the show Kwikset Halo SelectEcobee + Yale & AugustPreorder the iPhone StandBy dockiPhone StandBy dock announcedJura clip for AirPodsController for HomeKitEero Wi-Fi 7 Outdoor RouterGovee Smart Ice MakerThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

    46 min

  6. 21 OCT

    Sonos Arc Ultra, Car Key Expands, & Shortcut Automations with Clicks Keyboard

    This week on HomeKit Insider, Jeff Gadway from Clicks joins to talk about this week's news including the launch of the Sonos Arc Ultra & Sub 4, the upcoming expansion of Apple Car Key, and much more! Then we get into a deep discussion on automations, Shortcuts, and the Clicks Keyboard. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail us hereSponsored by: Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekitExpressVPN: Get an extra 3 months on your subscription by visiting ExpressVPN.com/hkiHomeKit Insider YouTube Channel Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the show Apple Car Key comes to more vehiclesSonos launches Arc Ultra & Sub 4Buy Sonos Arc UltraBuy Sonos Sub 4Android 15 interactive smart home wallpaperApple's 2025 smart home planAeroGarden goes underGithub repo of ShortcutsMatthew Cassinelli shortcuts repoMacStories Shortcuts listRoutine HubUtilities shortcutClicks websiteBuy Clicks keyboard caseThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

    50 min

  7. 14 OCT

    Google TV Streamer Compare, Robovac Hacks, & iOS 18.1 Looms

    This week on HomeKit Insider, we cover the case of the cursing robovacs, talk about the release of iOS 18.1 and some lingering issues, plus compare the Google TV Streamer to the Apple TV 4K.  Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail us hereSponsored by: Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/hki and download the app to sign-up for FREE. Find doctors and specialists that take your insurance and even book appointments online!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 Reddit thread for ghost hubsCursing robotic vacuumsThorboltGoogle TV Stream video reviewThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

    33 min

  8. 7 OCT

    Samsung Adds Matter 1.3, Aqara U300 Smart Lock, eufy S3 Pro Cam, & More

    This week on HomeKit Insider, we talk about Sonos's new pledge to quality, Aqara's new U300 smart lever lock with Home Key, and Matter 1.3 arriving on both Samsung SmartThings and Home Assistant. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail us hereSponsored by: Factor: Go to FactorMeals.com/homekit50 and use promo code homekit50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month!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 Sonos PledgeSonos commitment analysisAnker MagGo 3-in-1 Portable ChargerNative Union VoyageTwelve South ButterflyAqara U300eufy S3 Pro camThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

    50 min
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Learn about the latest HomeKit devices, news, reviews, and more on HomeKit Insider. Our hosts Andrew O'Hara and Stephen Robles discuss how-to's, automations, integrating Siri Shortcuts, and review their recent HomeKit projects.

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  • Channel
    AppleInsider
  • Creator
    AppleInsider
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    233
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    Clean
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    © 2022 AppleInsider
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    HomeKit Insider
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    Quiller Media Inc. d.b.a AppleInsider

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