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, in...
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 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 ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showNew in iOS 18.3SwitchBot Air Purifier on AmazonCVS smart cabinetsXiaomi Matter bulbFlic Duo preorderLogitech SpotAirTag 2 rumorsGovee ice makerThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
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Should You Upgrade to Matter, Apple Home Security Systems, & Tonie Box Kid's Speaker Review
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 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 ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showSnazzyLabs Matter explainerApple smart display comingHue app gets updated with security schedulesSmartWings MoE shadesSiri's failed testThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
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First Matter Fridge, More CES Releases, & Apple's 2025 Smart Home Roadmap
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 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 ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showSnazzyLabs Matter explainerBosch Matter fridgeFlic DuoYale Linus L2 smart lockSchlage Sense Pro with UWBGM barred from selling dataThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
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CES 2025 Smart Home Roundup with Special Guest Faith O'Hara
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] on Bluesky@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail us hereSponsored by:ExpressVPN: Sign up and get four months free at expressVPN.com/hkiHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showFaith InstagramAppleInsider CES Smart Home RoundupNew Apple Home badge rulesKwikset Halifax Lever LockNuki Smart Lock UltraGovee Smart LightsHyper HyperPack with Find MyRoborock Saros 10, Saros 10R, & Saros Z70Ecovacs X8 Pro OmniUltraLoq UWB Smart LockAqara New GearNanoleaf Floor LampLutron Caseta Smart ShadesMoft Find My WalletTP-Link C840 Baby CameraThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
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Apple TV Rumor Roundup, Matter Speakers, & 2025 Smart Home Resolutions
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 ThreadsEmail us hereSponsored by:Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekitHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the show2025 Apple TV rumor roundupMatter speakersSiri settlementHomeLink CES 2025Video doorbell attachment rateApple Thunderbolt cable designThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
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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