HomeKit Insider

OmniBlinds announces thread-enable HomeKit shades, Arlo has new subscription monitoring services, first impressions of the Aqara air quality sensor, and we discuss Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links from the show HomeKit Insider - YouTube Channel Apple MagSafe Battery Pack -- Your Questions ANSWERED!! - YouTube Can You Use Apple's MagSafe Battery Pack with iPhone 11? - YouTube OmniaBlinds to Ship Thread-Compatible Blinds in September (U) Arlo launches new subscription services including 24/7 monitoring Aqara releases HomeKit-compatible TVOC air quality monitor, use promo code TVOCPR2224 Aqara Indoor Air Quality Monitor MagSafe Battery Pack Review APC UPS, 600VA UPS Battery Backup HomeKit Homily - Tweet Thread Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Linksys brings HomeKit support to the AX4200 routers, Toshiba and Insignia Amazon Fire TVs gain HomeKit and AirPlay 2, new products from Legrand and Yeelight, plus we answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Sponsored by: Hunter Douglas: Get a FREE Style Gets Smarter design guide and learn about their HomeKit window shades at: hunterdouglas.com/homekit Links from the show HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel Netatmo Video Doorbell Linksys AX4200 Wi-Fi 6 mesh routers gain support for Apple HomeKit Amazon adds AirPlay 2 and HomeKit to Toshiba, Insignia Fire TVs Legrand Unveil New US Zigbee Hub, Switches and Plugs Yeelight Introduce Updated Pro Bluetooth Mesh Hub ‎Chicken Coop Fraction Games ‎How to Build Your Own Chicken Coop (Short-e Guide) ‎Chicken Coop on Apple Podcasts ‎Chicken Coop Blues (Cigar Box Guitar Remix) - Apple Music Philips Hue Dusk-to-Dawn Outdoor Motion Sensor Smart Light Switches, Dimmers and Outlets | Decora Smart® Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Nanoleaf has updated their elements and shapes lineup to enable Thread support, Aqara leaks new shade controllers, HomeKit Insider now has a YouTube channel, we conclude our door contact sensor notification saga, and we answer a bunch of listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links from the show HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel Nanoleaf rolls out Thread Border Router support for Shapes, Elements Aqara Reveal Retrofit Roller Blind Motor SOMA Smart Shades 2 8 Apple Features That Deserve MORE Attention! - YouTube ‎Pushcut: Shortcuts Automation Advanced HomeKit Automations - Shane Whatley TinyNFC Eve Room - Apple HomeKit Smart Home Temperature Sensor Philips Hue Smart Button for Hue Lights Automatically Text Your Home ETA iPhone Shortcut - YouTube iDevices IDEV0008HW Wi-Fi Smart Wall Switch Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

New HomeKit light switches from Brilliant, Hue launching brighter bulbs and new styles, KEF releases new AirPlay 2 speakers, and we discuss more contact and motion sensor automations. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Sponsored by: Hunter Douglas: Get a FREE Style Gets Smarter design guide and learn about their HomeKit window shades at: hunterdouglas.com/homekit Links from the show Brilliant brings HomeKit to smart plug and wall switch Philips Hue to introduce new bulbs in September LS50 Wireless II | KEF Eve Door & Window Sensor Philips Hue Indoor Motion Sensor Eve Motion Sensor Edible Arrangements® expansion in China - Edible® Blog Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Aqara announces multiple wall switches for the EU both with and without a neutral wire, ecobee updates their smart thermostats, we dive into contact sensors and automation, then answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Sponsored by: Hunter Douglas: Get a FREE Style Gets Smarter design guide and learn about their HomeKit window shades at: hunterdouglas.com/homekit Links from the show Aqara EU Wall Switch No Neutral Required ecobee Wi-Fi-enabled smart thermostats ecobee HomeKit Connected Fence Door Monitoring System Eve Door and Window Sensor ‎HomeBot app for Shortcuts Smart Garage Hub | myQ Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Level Lock released a new version of its HomeKit-enabled smart lock, Ikea officially announces Symfonisk picture frame speaker, we review the Hunter Douglas PowerView shades, and answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links from the show Level Lock - The Smallest and Most Advanced Smart Lock Ever. Ikea HomeKit-compatible Symfonisk picture frame speaker coming July 15 Hunter Douglas PowerView shades review: The most luxe experience a HomeKit user could ask for Doorbell Transformer Door Chime 16v 10va - - Amazon.com AirChord Headset Buddy Line-Level Audio Adapter - Amazon Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Aqara M2 hub launches in the US, Sensibo adds a HomeKit air purifier, and we run through all the home updates and news from WWDC! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links from the show AppleInsider - YouTube Channel HomeKit Gets WAY Better with iOS 15! Here is EVERYTHING New! - YouTube Aqara debuts two new smart home hubs compatible with HomeKit, Zigbee 3.0 Make your air conditioner & heater smart Spatial Audio head tracking on Apple TV automatically resets when you get up from the couch Hands on with all the HomeKit changes in iOS 15 HomeKit enhancements include home keys, SharePlay, and new Matter interoperability standard HomePod mini can be set as default speaker for Apple TV 4K in tvOS 15 Apple bringing Siri to third-party HomeKit accessories for the first time Ecobee SmartThermostat set to become first third-party HomeKit device to support Siri meross Smart Garage Door Opener - Amazon.com Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

HomeRun 2.0 app is now available, Philips Hue app gets a major update, IKEA picture frame with Sonos leaks, possible homeOS coming at WWDC, Amazon Sidewalk, home projects, and Nanoleaf Wood hexagon lights. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links from the show Review: Nanoleaf's New Smart Lights Double As Wood Accents! And Support HomeKit! - YouTube HomeRun | HomeKit Control for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch New job ad suggests Apple launching 'homeOS' [u] Ikea's Symfonisk picture frame speaker to support AirPlay 2 Philips Hue app gets massive overhaul with new features & faster response times What you need to know about Amazon Sidewalk Philips Hue White 4-Pack A19 Bulbs meross Smart Garage Door Opener Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

We review the new Apple TV 4K and redesigned Siri remote, Andrew’s iPad Pro review, Amazon’s Eero 6 routers get HomeKit support, Aqara announces new products in China and Meross is launching a new air purifier. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links from the show HomeRun app Amazon's Eero 6 router lineup gets HomeKit support 2021 12.9-inch iPad Pro review: Pro hardware without Apple's pro software Using the M1 iPad Pro as a Podcast Creation Studio - YouTube 2021 Apple TV 4K Review: Seeking a blockbuster, given a Band-Aid 2021 2nd-Generation Siri Remote Review: The star of the show Apple VP talks Apple TV 4K, commitment to future home audio products How to use HomePod for all TV audio with Apple TV 4K Aqara Event Reveals Forthcoming Smart Products (U) Meross Adding Air Purifier to Smart Home Range Try SwitchBot Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Google Nest is coming to HomeKit through the Matter alliance, Amazon partners with Tile to compete with Apple’s AirTag, Belkin launches their Soundform AirPlay 2 device, we do in-depth on the Apple Music announcements, and Andrew reviews the Deep Sentinel camera. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for “HomeKit Insider” and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links from the show Eufy owners privacy breached for an hour, app showed wrong cameras Google Nest will soon be on HomeKit thanks to Matter support Amazon partners with Tile to take on Apple AirTags Belkin Soundform Connect brings AirPlay 2 to any speaker Home app gets HomePod timer controls in iOS 14.7 beta How to listen to Apple Music Lossless Audio and what you need Apple's Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos explained AirPods to gain lossless streaming capabilities via software update, says leaker Apple Music announces Lossless Audio, Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos AirPods Max won't support Apple Music lossless over Lightning, HomePod also left out Fiio Lossless Bluetooth Athom EU No Neutral Switch Deep Sentinel Camera Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com