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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. 6D AGO

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

    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. 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/homekitFast Growing Trees: Listeners to our show get 15% OFF their first purchase when using the code HOMEKIT at checkout at FastGrowingTrees.comIndeed: Listeners of this show will get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at Indeed.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 Chipolo PopNanoleaf Pegboard lightMatter Long Range workMatter presence sensorPhilips Matter lockJourney Reevus water bottleEmber Travel Mug 2+AirNotch ProPlugBugBest Find My Devices roundup videoThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

    45 min

  2. APR 14

    Aqara & SmartThings Massive Matter Updates, Ballie Launches, & More

    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. 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: ExpressVPN: Sign up and get four months free at expressVPN.com/hkiFast Growing Trees: Listeners to our show get 15% OFF their first purchase when using the code HOMEKIT at checkout at FastGrowingTrees.comHomeKit Insider YouTube Channel Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the show Busy BarSonos appoints Hugo Barra to boardUAG Monarch AirTag caseThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

    47 min

  3. APR 7

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

    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. 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/homekitFast Growing Trees: Listeners to our show get 15% OFF their first purchase when using the code HOMEKIT at checkout at FastGrowingTrees.comDon't forget HelloFresh & Factor have limited time promos using codes hellofreshpodcast and factorpodcast 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 Best StandBy mode appsiOS 18.4 releasedApple smart display delayedGoogle kills Nest ProtectApple HomeKit Companion appAqara G5 Pro updateSonos Trello boardJourney Reevus bottle with Find MyKnog Scout luggage tagThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

    37 min

  4. MAR 31

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

    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. 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/homekitFast Growing Trees: Listeners to our show get 15% OFF their first purchase when using the code HOMEKIT at checkout at FastGrowingTrees.comDon't forget HelloFresh & Factor have limited time promos using codes hellofreshpodcast and factorpodcast 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 Aqara dealsSwitchBot dealsSensero Matter smoke detectorHue doorbell leaksMatter 1.5 rumored devicesMeross water leak sensorSoonish EV modsSamsung Qi2 chargerThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

    42 min

  5. MAR 24

    HomePod Mini 2 Rumor Roundup, Nanoleaf Monitor Lights, & Cameras in Matter 1.5

    On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider, we get into all the latest rumors for HomePod mini 2 and HomePod 3. We also talk about evidence pointing to cameras in Matter version 1.5, Nanoleaf's new computer light, and SwitchBot's leaked Hub 3. 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/homekitFast Growing Trees: Listeners to our show get 15% OFF their first purchase when using the code HOMEKIT at checkout at FastGrowingTrees.comDon't forget HelloFresh & Factor have limited time promos using codes hellofreshpodcast and factorpodcast 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 Nanoleaf computer lightsCameras in Matter 1.5Third Reality Matter buttonSwitchBot Hub 3Hue DaturaThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

    45 min

  6. MAR 17

    Evolution of the Smart Kitchen, Sonos Kills Streaming Box, & Testing Vacuums in the Home App

    On this week's new episode of HomeKit Insider, founder and CEO of Ome Kitchen, Akshita Iyer, joins to talk through this week's news such as the delay of next-gen Siri, the demise of the Sonos streaming box, and testing robotic vacuum cleaners in the Home app with iOS 18.4. After that, we get into talking about the smart kitchen, running a startup, and the Ome smart knob. 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/homekitFast Growing Trees: Listeners to our show get 15% OFF their first purchase when using the code HOMEKIT at checkout at FastGrowingTrees.comDon't forget HelloFresh & Factor have limited time promos using codes hellofreshpodcast and factorpodcast 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 Home Assistant Matter certifiedNew Home architecture requiredKuo: Siri delayed for iOS 19 resdesignNew Roomba models announcediRobot Roomba 10 Max ComboVideo: Hands on with robotic vacuums in Home appWalkthrough of robotic vacuums in iOS 18.4Sonos cancels streaming boxOme Smart KnobThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

    58 min

  7. MAR 10

    More New Matter Devices, Siri Delays, & Trimmable Smart Shades

    On this episode of HomeKit Insider, we dive into more of this week's smart home news including more Amazon hardware arriving this fall, a leaked sensor from Ikea, more evidence of Apple's smart home display, and the delay of Apple's next-gen Siri. 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: ExpressVPN: Sign up and get four months free at expressVPN.com/hkiIndeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit by signing up at indeed.com/homekitDon't forget HelloFresh & Factor have limited time promos using codes hellofreshpodcast and factorpodcast 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 Water leak sensors in iOS 18.4Ikea readying Matter sensor Ecobee Essential Smart ThermostatThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

    54 min

  8. MAR 3

    Interview with Twelve South Co-Founder Andrew Green, Eve Dimmer, & Amazon Alexa Plus!

    This special episode of HomeKit Insider was recorded on-site at the Twelve South headquarters in Charleston where your host interviews the Twelve South co-founder Andrew Green. We go through the weeks news including AirTag 2 release window, Govee's Matter bulbs, and Amazon's big AI push. Then we pivot to talking all about Twelve South and their Find My and MagSafe gear. 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/homekitFactor: Get 50% off your first box and free shipping using promo code FACTORPODCAST at factormeals.com/factorpodcast.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 Matter smoke detector in iOS 18.4Kosutami AirTag & doorbell rumorsGovee BR30 Matter bulbsAlexa PlusTwelve South Plug Bug with Find MyThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

    53 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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    AppleInsider
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    AppleInsider
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    254
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    Quiller Media Inc. d.b.a AppleInsider

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