HomeKit Insider

A combined Siri remote and AirTag hack, project CHIP is rebranded to Matter, how to share Home control, and special guest Josh from The HomeKit Life joins us for this episode! 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. Do you host a podcast discussing technology or Apple devices and would like an AppleInsider staffer to appear as a guest? Let us know by sending a message to: steve@appleinsider.com and we'll be in touch! 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 The HomeKit Life - YouTube Channel The HomeKit Life - Twitter A special thanks to the person who combined the Apple TV remote and an AirTag - The Verge Matter launched as a new Apple-backed smart home communications standard Philips Hue will be compatible with new Matter home connectivity standard How to give a guest control of your HomeKit devices Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Our hosts review AirTag and discuss how they compare with other trackers like Tile and Chipolo, Hunter releases new HomeKit-enabled ceiling fans, and we answer listener questions including light switch recommendations. 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. Do you host a podcast discussing technology or Apple devices and would like an AppleInsider staffer to appear as a guest? Let us know by sending a message to: steve@appleinsider.com and we'll be in touch! 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 Aqara M2 Hub Hunter Fan launches new HomeKit-enabled ceiling fan models Hunter Aerodyne Ceiling Fan with LED Light Review: AirTag sets out to do one thing, and does it near perfectly Eve Door & Window Sensor Can You Track Your CAR with AirTag!? - YouTube Lutron Caseta Wireless Dimmer Kit with Smart Bridge Wemo WiFi Smart Dimmer Switch Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Our hosts go through what they ordered in the latest round of Apple pre-orders, Eve Energy with Thread launches, Onvis announces a new HomeKit light strip, and CES returns in-person. 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. Do you host a podcast discussing technology or Apple devices and would like an AppleInsider staffer to appear as a guest? Let us know by sending a message to: steve@appleinsider.com and we'll be in touch! 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 This Week in Apple, April 30 - YouTube This Week in Apple, April 23 - YouTube Subscribe to AppleInsider on YouTube I’m Skipping the 24-inch iMac! - YouTube Eve Energy - Amazon Updated Eve Energy now available with Thread support Onvis Multicolor Smart RGB LED Light Strip CES returning to Las Vegas for 2022 alongside digital platform Wemo Smart Home Stage Controller - Amazon Wemo Smart Home Automation Stage Scene Controller | Belkin Terncy Smart Switches for UK Aqara Devices for UK Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Updated Apple TV 4K brings Wi-Fi 6 and Thread to the device, we discuss the redesigned Siri remote, Wemo stage launches with Thread and NFC, VOCOlinc launches a deadbolt lock and MistFlow Smart Humidifier. 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. Do you host a podcast discussing technology or Apple devices and would like an AppleInsider staffer to appear as a guest? Let us know by sending a message to: steve@appleinsider.com and we'll be in touch! 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. Smartmi will be offering a promotion of $40 off using the code CLEANAIR40, valid from April 22nd to May 2nd to celebrate their launch. Links from the show iMac, iPad Pro, and AirTag — Everything announced at Apple's "Spring Loaded" event Apple launches new Apple TV 4K with A12 Bionic CPU, redesigned Siri remote New 2nd-gen Siri Remote backward compatible with older Apple TVs, available for $59 Apple's AirTag helps you keep track of your things for $29 each, $99 in a four-pack Apple announces subscription Podcast service [2021 Upgraded] VOCOlinc Apple HomeKit ONLY Keyless Entry Deadbolt Door Lock Netatmo adds HomeKit Secure Video to Smart Outdoor Camera, promises doorbell support soon Apple, Amazon smart home partnership expects devices by end of 2021 Belkin Wemo Stage arrives with HomeKit support, NFC setup, and Thread Smartmi P1 Purifier:Cleaner Freshen Air in 10 Mins MistFlow Smart Humidifier - VH1 (US) Practical HomeKit Blog Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com Stay on top of all Apple news right from your HomePod. Say, "Hey, Siri, play AppleInsider," and you'll get latest AppleInsider Podcast. Or ask your HomePod mini for "AppleInsider Daily" instead and you'll hear a fast update direct from our news team. And, if you're interested in Apple-centric home automation, say "Hey, Siri, play HomeKit Insider," and you'll be listening to our newest specialized podcast in moments.

Logitech announced that Harmony, its universal remote brand has been discontinued. Roku adds a dedicated Apple TV+ button to some remotes, the Smartmi P1 air purifier launches, we discuss HomeKit buttons and AC window units, and 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. Do you host a podcast discussing technology or Apple devices and would like an AppleInsider staffer to appear as a guest? Let us know by sending a message to: steve@appleinsider.com and we'll be in touch! 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 Logitech Harmony universal remotes are being discontinued | TechHive Smart Remote X — Sevenhugs Inc. Apple TV+ button added to Roku remote, plus more support for HomeKit & AirPlay 2 Blogger successfully hacks Jaguar I-Pace electric car into HomeKit Smartmi P1 becomes newest air purifier with HomeKit support ‎HomePaper for HomeKit Satellite Image as Home Wallpaper Meross Light Switch ‎Hue Sentiment for Philips Hue Fibaro Button on Amazon GE Profile AC Unit with HomeKit Haier AC Unit with HomeKit Sensibo AC accessories Lutron Wireless Smart Fan Speed Control Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com Stay on top of all Apple news right from your HomePod. Say, "Hey, Siri, play AppleInsider," and you'll get latest AppleInsider Podcast. Or ask your HomePod mini for "AppleInsider Daily" instead and you'll hear a fast update direct from our news team. And, if you're interested in Apple-centric home automation, say "Hey, Siri, play HomeKit Insider," and you'll be listening to our newest specialized podcast in moments.

Andrew reviews the Sonos Roam portable speaker with AirPlay 2, ecobee’s indoor HomeKit Secure Video camera is on sale, HomePaper launches to the public, and 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. Do you host a podcast discussing technology or Apple devices and would like an AppleInsider staffer to appear as a guest? Let us know by sending a message to: steve@appleinsider.com and we'll be in touch! 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 GrowlerWerks - uKeg Pressurized Growler ecobee SmartCamera sale Deals: ecobee HomeKit camera drops to $80, Apple MagSafe Charger on sale, Babbel lifetime sub $199 HomePaper for HomeKit Review: Sonos Roam brings the Sonos magic to even more places JBL Xtreme 2 | Portable Bluetooth Speaker Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

New product announcements from Leviton, SwitchBot and VOCOlinc, software updates for Aqara and Eve devices, HomePaper app beta, we discuss managing multiple homes 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. Do you host a podcast discussing technology or Apple devices and would like an AppleInsider staffer to appear as a guest? Let us know by sending a message to: steve@appleinsider.com and we'll be in touch! 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. SwitchBot Giveaway! Tweet the text below from March 29, 2021 through April 7, 2021 to be entered to win! Three HomeKit Insider listeners will win everything below AND the 2 new SwitchBot products announced on April 4. 1 $50 Amazon Gift Card 2 SwitchBot Curtains 1 SwitchBot Hub Mini 1 SwitchBot Remote 2 SwitchBot Bot 2 SwitchBot New Products Click here to compose the tweet automatically or copy/paste the text below to be entered to win! Tweet this and follow @SwitchBot @Andrew_OSU and @stephenrobles to be entered to win the $500 value SwitchBot Easter giveaway including 2 new products! Visit the SwitchBot store at: https://www.switch-bot.com?sca_ref=485321.JaWc5EStP4 Links from the show Leviton announces second-gen Decora hubless HomeKit switches and plugs Lutron Caseta Outdoor Smart Plug Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation Wireless Speaker Naim launches Wood Edition of premium Mu-so 2 smart speaker Aqara issues firmware update to bring Adaptive Lighting to its smart bulb Eve releases firmware update to enable Thread support on Eve Aqua Smart HomeKit Indoor Camera VOCOlinc VC1 Join the HomePaper for HomeKit beta Aaron Pearce Website Smart Home Need Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Apple may be developing a HomePod device with a screen, Andrew reviews the Eve Weather and Netatmo Weather Station, we have an awesome SwitchBot giveaway, 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. Do you host a podcast discussing technology or Apple devices and would like an AppleInsider staffer to appear as a guest? Let us know by sending a message to: steve@appleinsider.com and we'll be in touch! 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. SwitchBot Giveaway! Tweet the text below from March 29, 2021 through April 7, 2021 to be entered to win! Three HomeKit Insider listeners will win everything below AND the 2 new SwitchBot products announced on April 4. 1 $50 Amazon Gift Card 2 SwitchBot Curtains 1 SwitchBot Hub Mini 1 SwitchBot Remote 2 SwitchBot Bot 2 SwitchBot New Products Click here to compose the tweet automatically or copy/paste the text below to be entered to win! Tweet this and follow @SwitchBot @Andrew_OSU and @stephenrobles to be entered to win the $500 value SwitchBot Easter giveaway including 2 new products! Visit the SwitchBot store at: https://www.switch-bot.com?sca_ref=485321.JaWc5EStP4 Links from the show Visit the SwitchBot store uKeg - Amazon Hue Sentiment for Philips Hue Apple HomeHub - What an iPad and HomePod fusion should deliver Review: Eve Weather is a worthy HomeKit weather station that's as powerful as you make it Eve Weather - Amazon Netatmo Weather Station - Amazon Outlet Wall Mount Holder for Homepod Mini - Amazon EXIMUS Fixed Height Speaker Floor Stand for Apple HomePod - Amazon Alexa Homebridge Plugin Meross Garage Opener myQ | Smart Home & Smart Garage Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Nanoleaf Co-Founder and CEO Gimmy Chu joins us on HomeKit Insider to discuss their essentials line, Thread integration, working with Apple on their launch, and more! 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 Apple Researching Modular Light Switches Apple Discontinues HomePod Nanoleaf Website Nanoleaf Kickstarter Nanoleaf Remote Nanoleaf Shapes Nanoleaf Light Panels Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

We discuss Nanoleaf bulbs and announce that next week their CEO will join us on the podcast! Sonos Roam officially launches, Abode releases an inexpensive outdoor camera, Andrew discusses his experience producing video on the M1 MacBook Air and we answer a ton 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 Nanoleaf Essentials A19 Bulb Sonos Roam made official with auto tuning, audio handoff, and more Abode announces low-cost smart home camera, compatible with Iota Will an M1 MacBook Air fill the gap when a Mac Pro breaks? Review: Logitech's Circle View is the best HomeKit video doorbell money can buy Wemo Smart Light Switch: 3-Way Light Compatible | Belkin MEROSS PRODUCT Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com