Clockwise 629: The House is Just for the Robot
Oct 29, 2025
Join Guy English, a software visionary and supernatural monster hunter, along with Aleen Simms, a podcaster and fiber artist, as they dive into tech trends and personal anecdotes. They explore the practical uses of Apple Watches for health and payments, share insights on reconfiguring HomeKit when moving, and discuss their unique cooking gadgets. The conversation turns intriguing with Aleen's introduction of a humanoid robot, sparking debates on safety and ethics. They even wrap up with a fun discussion on Halloween candy favorites!
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Use The Watch For Simple Tasks
- Use your Apple Watch for quick, focused tasks like timers and adding items to a shopping list.
- Rely on simple Siri commands rather than complex interactions to avoid errors.
Apple Watch As Payment And Running Companion
- Dan uses Apple Pay on his watch much more than on his phone because it is faster when his phone is away.
- He also runs with the watch, stores music on it, and uses sleep tracking with a second device.
Nuke And Rebuild HomeKit When Moving
- When moving homes, consider fully deleting and recreating your HomeKit setup to remove tangled configurations.
- Remove device integrations in vendor apps first, then delete the HomeKit home and rebuild fresh for reliability.
