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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. 3 DAYS AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 30 SEPT

    ADT CTO Gilles Drieu Joins, Apple Smart Display Details, Ome Knob, & More Smart Home News

    This week on HomeKit Insider, Chief Technology Officer for ADT, Gilles Drieu, joins to add his view on the news from the week before pivoting to talk about what's new for the security company. In the news, we saw more rumors on Matter in the Home app and Apple's new smart display, more great products, and another update to the Sonos app. 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 Google TV StreamerOme Smart Knob 2.0Arlo Secure 5Bosch Radiator ValveADT Security BaseThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

    55 min

  6. 23 SEPT

    UWB Lock, Sonos Rumors, Matter Ice Maker, & Thread with iOS 18 Update!

    This week on HomeKit Insider, your hosts talks about several new products such as our first ultra Wideband lock, new Find My trackers, an ice maker that works with Matter, and a big update to Thread with iOS 18 that went under the radar. Plus a listen response, Sonos rumors, 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 Thread in iOS 18Onvis Outdoor Thread Motion SensorGovee Ice MakerSonos rumorsU-Tech Ultraloq Bolt Misson UWB+NFCRolling Square AirCard Pro & AirNotch ProThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

    24 min

  7. 16 SEPT

    Nanoleaf CEO Gimmy Chu Joins to Talk New Devices, Thread, & More Smart Home News!

    This week on HomeKit Insider, the CEO of Nanoleaf, Gimmy Chu, drops by to talk through the week's news and new products before getting into the company's latest releases such as the Sense+ switch, permanent outdoor lights, and Blocks. 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 Brilliant back in businessLifX Polychrome B10 candle bulbLifX polychrome frosted T10 TubeLevel acquired by Assa AbloyIkea hub adds MatterNanoleaf outdoor lights, Sense+ switch, & moreThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

    58 min

  8. 9 SEPT

    All the New Smart Home Gear from IFA 2024

    This week on HomeKit Insider, we go through all the biggest smart home announcements out of IFA 2024 in Berlin. There's a ton of new Apple Home and Matter accessories, a few spec upgrades, and more in this jam-packed episode ahead of Apple's iPhone 16 announcement. 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 Thread 1.4 ReleasedBluetooth 6 AnnouncedFind My in KoreaSatechi Find My WalletFlic Matter Starter KitsAqaraAnker MagGo LineupBelkin Qi2 DevicesESR Qi2 LineupUgreen Qi2Nanoleaf Blocks Outdoor Lights, & Sense+ SwitchGovee Curtain Lights, Christmas Lights, & MorePhilips Hue HDMI Sync BoxPhilips Hue Ensis LightLockly Zeno Smart LocksSwitchBot HumidifierSwitchBot Find My cardSwitchBot Purifier TableSwitchBot Purifier Cat BowlSwitchBot Roller ShadeHunter Douglas Solar ChargerTwelve South Plug Bug with Find MyChipolo & Metabo Power ToolsThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

    1h 3m
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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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    AppleInsider
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    229
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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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