HomeKit Insider

Mar 10 2025 248 ep. 44 mins 18
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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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More New Matter Devices, Siri Delays, & Trimmable Smart Shades

Mar 10 2025 53 mins  
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@

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

Mar 03 2025 52 mins  
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

Robot Vacuums in iOS 18.4, Aqara G5 Pro Camera, & New Lower Nanoleaf Prices

Feb 24 2025 28 mins  
On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider, we tackle the first beta of iOS 18.4, including robotic vacuum support and all the intricacies that come with it. We also go into the delay of next-gen Siri, Nanoleaf's pricing cuts, and the Aqara G5 camera.Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:@andrew_osu on Twitte

Apple Smart Display Update, Netflix in Apple TV App, & Roborock Saros 10 VS 10R

Feb 17 2025 59 mins  
On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider we roundup the latest rumors on Apple's smart display launch window, Aqara's latest releases, whether Netflix is working with the Apple TV app, and compare the Roborock Saros S10 and the Saros S10R.Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewoh

Sonos Streaming Box, Amazon Event Preview, & Matter to Solve Wi-Fi with Jennifer Tuohy

Feb 10 2025 53 mins  
This week on a special episode of HomeKit Insider, Jennifer Tuohy stops by from The Verge to round up the news for the week. That includes a preview of the upcoming Amazon presser, new long-range smart locks, Sonos streaming box details leak, & how the CSA plans to fix smart home Wi-Fi.Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and

AirTag 2 Rumors, Matter Ice Maker, & Logitech's Business Presence Sensor

Feb 03 2025 54 mins  
On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider your hosts talk about the latest smart home releases, Apple's latest iOS update, and some smart home tech being deployed outside the smart home. We also go into the latest rumors on AirTag 2 and revisit whether or not it makes sense to upgrade to Matter quite yet.Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsi

Should You Upgrade to Matter, Apple Home Security Systems, & Tonie Box Kid's Speaker Review

Jan 27 2025 54 mins  
On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider, there is a lot of news to talk about. We talk about the latest rumor on Apple's smart display, Aqara's big EU launches, Matter-over-Ethernet smart shades, and more before reviewing the Tonie Box kid's speaker and discussing whether or not it's worth it to upgrade to Matter.Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag

First Matter Fridge, More CES Releases, & Apple's 2025 Smart Home Roadmap

Jan 20 2025 32 mins  
This week on a special episode of HomeKit Insider, your host walks through more lingering CES releases including the first Matter fridge. We also look at a great video on breaking down the problems with Matter, discuss GM's CarPlay issue, & walk through Apple's 2025 smart home plans.Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and fo

CES 2025 Smart Home Roundup with Special Guest Faith O'Hara

Jan 13 2025 56 mins  
This week on a special episode of HomeKit Insider, we kick off the new year with more rumors, speakers coming to Matter, and round up the rumors on a new Apple TV. We wrap the episode talking about our 2025 smart home resolutions.Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:@andrew_osu on [email protected]

Apple TV Rumor Roundup, Matter Speakers, & 2025 Smart Home Resolutions

Jan 06 2025 58 mins  
This week on a special episode of HomeKit Insider, we kick off the new year with more rumors, speakers coming to Matter, and round up the rumors on a new Apple TV. We wrap the episode talking about our 2025 smart home resolutions.Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on