HomeKit Insider

By AppleInsider

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 the... more

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How many episodes does HomeKit Insider have?

The podcast currently has 251 episodes available.

HomeKit Insider episodes:

March 31, 2025Hue Doorbell Leaks, Matter 1.5 Rumors, & the First Matter Smoke Detector
On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider, more device types are rumored to be included with Matter 1.5 this spring, Hue's upcoming doorbell has leaked inside of its app update, and the first Matter smoke detector is up for preorder.
Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:
@andrew_osu on Twitter
@andrewohara941 on Threads
Email us here
Sponsored by:
Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekit
Fast Growing Trees: Listeners to our show get 15% OFF their first purchase when using the code HOMEKIT at checkout at FastGrowingTrees.com
Don't forget HelloFresh & Factor have limited time promos using codes hellofreshpodcast and factorpodcast
HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel
Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.
Links from the show
Aqara deals
SwitchBot deals
Sensero Matter smoke detector
Hue doorbell leaks
Matter 1.5 rumored devices
Meross water leak sensor
Soonish EV mods
Samsung Qi2 charger
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
...more
42min
March 24, 2025HomePod Mini 2 Rumor Roundup, Nanoleaf Monitor Lights, & Cameras in Matter 1.5
On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider, we get into all the latest rumors for HomePod mini 2 and HomePod 3. We also talk about evidence pointing to cameras in Matter version 1.5, Nanoleaf's new computer light, and SwitchBot's leaked Hub 3.
Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:
@andrew_osu on Twitter
@andrewohara941 on Threads
Email us here
Sponsored by:
Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekit
Fast Growing Trees: Listeners to our show get 15% OFF their first purchase when using the code HOMEKIT at checkout at FastGrowingTrees.com
Don't forget HelloFresh & Factor have limited time promos using codes hellofreshpodcast and factorpodcast
HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel
Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.
Links from the show
Nanoleaf computer lights
Cameras in Matter 1.5
Third Reality Matter button
SwitchBot Hub 3
Hue Datura
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
...more
46min
March 17, 2025Evolution of the Smart Kitchen, Sonos Kills Streaming Box, & Testing Vacuums in the Home App
On this week's new episode of HomeKit Insider, founder and CEO of Ome Kitchen, Akshita Iyer, joins to talk through this week's news such as the delay of next-gen Siri, the demise of the Sonos streaming box, and testing robotic vacuum cleaners in the Home app with iOS 18.4. After that, we get into talking about the smart kitchen, running a startup, and the Ome smart knob.
Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:
@andrew_osu on Twitter
@andrewohara941 on Threads
Email us here
Sponsored by:
Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekit
Fast Growing Trees: Listeners to our show get 15% OFF their first purchase when using the code HOMEKIT at checkout at FastGrowingTrees.com
Don't forget HelloFresh & Factor have limited time promos using codes hellofreshpodcast and factorpodcast
HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel
Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.
Links from the show
Home Assistant Matter certified
New Home architecture required
Kuo: Siri delayed for iOS 19 resdesign
New Roomba models announced
iRobot Roomba 10 Max Combo
Video: Hands on with robotic vacuums in Home app
Walkthrough of robotic vacuums in iOS 18.4
Sonos cancels streaming box
Ome Smart Knob
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
...more
58min
March 10, 2025More New Matter Devices, Siri Delays, & Trimmable Smart Shades
On this episode of HomeKit Insider, we dive into more of this week's smart home news including more Amazon hardware arriving this fall, a leaked sensor from Ikea, more evidence of Apple's smart home display, and the delay of Apple's next-gen Siri.
Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:
@andrew_osu on Twitter
@andrewohara941 on Threads
Email us here
Sponsored by:
ExpressVPN: Sign up and get four months free at expressVPN.com/hki
Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit by signing up at indeed.com/homekit
Don't forget HelloFresh & Factor have limited time promos using codes hellofreshpodcast and factorpodcast
HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel
Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.
Links from the show
Water leak sensors in iOS 18.4
Ikea readying Matter sensor
Ecobee Essential Smart Thermostat
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
...more
54min
March 03, 2025Interview with Twelve South Co-Founder Andrew Green, Eve Dimmer, & Amazon Alexa Plus!
This special episode of HomeKit Insider was recorded on-site at the Twelve South headquarters in Charleston where your host interviews the Twelve South co-founder Andrew Green. We go through the weeks news including AirTag 2 release window, Govee's Matter bulbs, and Amazon's big AI push. Then we pivot to talking all about Twelve South and their Find My and MagSafe gear.
Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:
@andrew_osu on Twitter
@andrewohara941 on Threads
Email us here
Sponsored by:
Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekit
Factor: Get 50% off your first box and free shipping using promo code FACTORPODCAST at factormeals.com/factorpodcast.
HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel
Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.
Links from the show
Matter smoke detector in iOS 18.4
Kosutami AirTag & doorbell rumors
Govee BR30 Matter bulbs
Alexa Plus
Twelve South Plug Bug with Find My
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
...more
53min
February 24, 2025Robot Vacuums in iOS 18.4, Aqara G5 Pro Camera, & New Lower Nanoleaf Prices
On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider, we tackle the first beta of iOS 18.4, including robotic vacuum support and all the intricacies that come with it. We also go into the delay of next-gen Siri, Nanoleaf's pricing cuts, and the Aqara G5 camera.
Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:
@andrew_osu on Twitter
@andrewohara941 on Threads
Email us here
Sponsored by:
Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekit
Don't forget HelloFresh & Factor have limited time promos using codes hellofreshpodcast and factorpodcast
HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel
Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.
Links from the show
Sonos VS Apple TV
Aqara G5 camera
Netflix NOT in the Apple TV app
Roborock Saros 10
Roborock Saros 10R
Robovacs in iOS 18.4
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
...more
29min
February 17, 2025Apple Smart Display Update, Netflix in Apple TV App, & Roborock Saros 10 VS 10R
On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider we roundup the latest rumors on Apple's smart display launch window, Aqara's latest releases, whether Netflix is working with the Apple TV app, and compare the Roborock Saros S10 and the Saros S10R.
Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:
@andrew_osu on Twitter
@andrewohara941 on Threads
Email us here
Sponsored by:
Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekit
Don't forget HelloFresh & Factor have limited time promos using codes hellofreshpodcast and factorpodcast
HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel
Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.
Links from the show
MagSafe charger roundup
Apple robot launch in 2028
Netflix in the Apple TV app
Aqara H2 switch
Aqara LED bulb
Aqara U300
Roborock Saros 10
Roborock Saros 10R
Switchbot K10+ Pro Combo
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
...more
1h
February 10, 2025Sonos Streaming Box, Amazon Event Preview, & Matter to Solve Wi-Fi with Jennifer Tuohy
This week on a special episode of HomeKit Insider, Jennifer Tuohy stops by from The Verge to round up the news for the week. That includes a preview of the upcoming Amazon presser, new long-range smart locks, Sonos streaming box details leak, & how the CSA plans to fix smart home Wi-Fi.
Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:
@andrew_osu on Twitter
@andrewosu.bsky.social on Bluesky
@andrewohara941 on Threads
Email us here
Sponsored by:
ExpressVPN: Sign up and get four months free at expressVPN.com/hki
Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit by signing up at indeed.com/homekit
HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel
Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.
Links from the show
Sonos set-top box rumors
Amazon press event
New Eve Cam
CSA Wi-Fi interview
Apple robot
Smart Home on The Verge
Jennifer Tuohy articles
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
...more
54min
February 03, 2025AirTag 2 Rumors, Matter Ice Maker, & Logitech's Business Presence Sensor
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 Threads
Email us here
Sponsored by:
Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekit
HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel
Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.
Links from the show
New in iOS 18.3
SwitchBot Air Purifier on Amazon
CVS smart cabinets
Xiaomi Matter bulb
Flic Duo preorder
Logitech Spot
AirTag 2 rumors
Govee ice maker
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
...more
55min
January 27, 2025Should 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 Threads
Email us here
Sponsored by:
Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekit
HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel
Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.
Links from the show
SnazzyLabs Matter explainer
Apple smart display coming
Hue app gets updated with security schedules
SmartWings MoE shades
Siri's failed test
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
...more
55min

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How many episodes does HomeKit Insider have?

The podcast currently has 251 episodes available.

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