HomeKit Insider

Leaked products from Hue, Netatmo Doorbell launches in the US, we answers a listener question and our hosts list their top HomeKit picks from 2020! 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 Netatmo announces U.S. availability of HomeKit video doorbell Netatmo Doorbell Eve to Add Thread Support Harmony Bridge by Guy Brooker Harmony Bridge in the Mac App Store Review: Level Lock is the invisible smart home lock Lutron Caseta Smart Start Kit Eve Light Switch Logitech Circle View Level Lock Website Brilliant Smart Home Control August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Eve Indoor Camera Aqara Camera Hub G2H with HomeKit Secure Video arrives in US Hue Lightstrip Pixelated TV 55" N Aqara HomeKit Security Video Indoor Camera G2H Home Run App for iOS Nanoleaf Spending time with HomePod mini and why we're already hooked Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

iOS 14.4 beta brings U1 features to HomePod mini, Eve releases their app for macOS, Andrew reviews the Logitech Circle View Doorbell camera 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. 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 Testing the new HomePod mini music Handoff feature in iOS 14.4 Eve brings its HomeKit app to the Mac in latest update ‎Eve for HomeKit Logitech releases HomeKit Secure Video-enabled smart doorbell Eve Door and Window Sensor VOCOlinc Door Window Contact Sensor Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Logitech released its first HomeKit Secure Video doorbell, the Circle View and we have a special interview with Molekule Co-Founder and CEO, Jaya Rao. We discuss the negative review from The Wirecutter given at their launch, and what sets Molekule apart form other air purifiers. 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 2020 HomeKit Holiday Gift Guide Air Purification, Reinvented by Molekule Molekule Air Mini+ on Amazon Logitech releases HomeKit Secure Video-enabled smart doorbell Logitech Circle View Wired Doorbell | Apple Store Pronouncing Meross Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Lots of HomeKit news and new products, WeMo outdoor plug, Scenecuts for Mac, turntable and AirPlay update, and our 2020 Holiday gift guide! 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. HomeKit Gift Guide Lutron Caseta Smart Start Kit Eve Light Switch Logitech Circle View ecobee3 lite Smart Thermostat Level Touch, The Smallest, Most Capable Smart Lock Sonos Move - Battery-Powered Smart Speaker Molekule Air Mini+ Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera iota All-in-One Home Security ecobee SmartCamera Nanoleaf Links from the show ‎HomePass for HomeKit Ecobee adds HomeKit Secure Video EUFY Security 2K Indoor Pan & Tilt Pet Camera Flic LR Hub Adds HomeKit Identify your Eve accessory Review: Apple's HomePod mini is the speaker for the rest of us How to set up HomeKit security camera activity zones in macOS Big Sur MEROSS Light Switch Meross Adds HomeKit to Dimmer Switches and Filament Bulb ‎Scenecuts for Mac Scenecuts in action Wemo WiFi Smart Outdoor Plug WeMo WiFi Smart Outdoor Plug - Amazon AirChord App Headset Buddy Line-Level Audio Adapter for iPhone 2020 Apple Holiday Gift Guide Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Our HomePod minis are in hand and we review everything, from setup and sound quality, to the U1 chip and HomeKit features. We discuss the Yale cabinet lock, IntelliDash+ brings CarPlay without installation, and we have a SwitchBot giveaway! 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. SwitchBot Giveaway Tap here to tweet and be entered to win our SwitchBot giveaway! Or copy and paste this in a tweet by November 30: Check out #HomeKitInsider for the best news and tips for your smart home with @Andrew_OSU and @stephenrobles by @appleinsider. Tweet this and enter to win our SwitchBot giveaway! Subscribe at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homekit-insider/id1515834398 SwitchBot Promo Codes Coupon Code 1: APPLEINSIDER15OFF 15% Off All Products Valid from 00:00 EST, Friday, Nov 27 to 23:59 EST, Monday, Nov 30, 2020 Shop here Coupon Code 2: APPLEINSIDER10 10 USD Off All Products Valid from 00:00 EST, Sunday, Nov 22 to 23:59 EST, Thursday, Dec 31, 2020 Shop here Links from the show Spending time with HomePod mini and why we're already hooked Top Features of HomePod mini! - YouTube HomePod mini power cable is not removable, teardown reveals Yale HomeKit Smart Delivery Box and Smart Cabinet Lock now available to order The Driver's Smartphone To Large Screen Display - Hammacher Schlemmer SwitchBot Curtain Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Tons of HomeKit news this week with product releases from QingPing, Aqara, and Level Lock. Thread comes to Eve and Nanoleaf products, Andrew reviews the new Nanoleaf Essentials line, 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. Links from the show QingPing Release HomeKit Compatible Air Quality Monitor New Aqara TVOC Monitor and Aqara High Precision Motion Sensor Released in China Level, Omnia partner on new line of 'invisible' HomeKit door lock hardware Robin Proline - The FIRST HomeKit Secure Video Doorbell - YouTube Philips Hue brings HomeKit adaptive lighting via update Select Roku devices and TVs now support AirPlay 2 and HomeKit Eve starts bringing Thread support to existing products Nanoleaf launches Apple-exclusive Essentials smart lights with HomeKit & Thread Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

This week saw Aqara release a new rotary dimmer switch and Stephen picked up the Meross power strip to test. Andrew spends some time explaining how HomeKit Adaptive Lighting works using the Eve Light Strip which automatically adjusts the color temperature throughout the day. We also touch on a half-dozen listening questions including a great idea from Neil there he was used a contact sensor to get notified when his mail arrives. Most of the episode was spent discussing Thread and why this connectivity standard is poised to be so important for HomeKit accessories as well as the smart home as a whole. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles 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. Aqara Promo through November 14th Use the promo code AQARAFAI for a discount on Aqara products through November 14th! Links from the show Aqara Reveal Smart Rotary Dimmer Switch How to use HomeKit Adaptive Lighting that adjust your lights throughout the day Eve Systems light strip is the first to support HomeKit Adaptive Lighting Learn more about Thread IPORT - Surface Mount - Bezel | IPORT Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Linksys released a more affordable Wi-Fi 6 router, Eve brings adaptive lighting to its light strip, a Homebridge update includes more Vivint security devices, and we answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles 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. Links from the show Linksys debuts more affordable Velop AX4200 Wi-Fi 6 mesh router Eve Systems light strip is the first to support HomeKit Adaptive Lighting Homebridge Logitech Harmony Companion All in One Remote Control ‎Harmony Bridge app for Mac Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Molekule updates its Air Mini+ to include HomeKit, Brilliant smart panels are now available on Amazon, Abode launches a new outdoor camera, we follow up on using Switchbot with Homebridge, and we answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles 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. Links from the show New HomeKit Video Doorbell From Wacaio? Molekule's Air Mini+ gets HomeKit support, now available through Apple Store Molekule Air Mini+ Brilliant Smart Home Control Abode Outdoor Smart Camera available to order, HomeKit coming soon How to setup and use Intercom on iPhone, Apple Watch, and HomePod HandBrake: Open Source Video Transcoder Download VLC Media Player ‎iFlicks 2 ‎iFlicks 3 Setapp | The best apps for Mac in one suite Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Our hosts go through some of the announcements from Apple’s iPhone event, including MagSafe and what they pre-ordered. Then go in-depth on the HomePod mini, the new Intercom feature, Nanoleaf announcements and we answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles 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. Aqara G2H Cam Promo Use our promo code: 25AQAG2HAIN for a 25% discount on an Aqara G2H camera purchase. Promo code is valid from October 19 - 23. Click here to buy on Amazon. Links from the show AppleInsider answers all your HomePod mini questions How to setup and use Intercom on iPhone, Apple Watch, and HomePod You can't stereo pair HomePod with HomePod mini, but home theater support coming soon Aqara Camera Hub G2H with HomeKit Secure Video arrives in US Aqara HomeKit Security Video Indoor Camera G2H Nanoleaf Nanoleaf launches HomeKit Shapes Triangles and Mini Triangles smart lights Nanoleaf Live 2020 - YouTube Abode Home Security - #1 DIY Home Security Aqara Hub - Zigbee Smart Home Hub Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com