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 259 episodes available.

HomeKit Insider episodes:

May 26, 2025Jony Ive + OpenAI in the Smart Home, SwitchBot Hub 3, & Thorbolt X1
In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, Dan Turk joins to co-host. In the news this week we have the new SwitchBot Hub 3 and facial recognition lock, the Thorbolt X1 deadbolt with Home Key, and Nanoleaf's new remote-controlled solar garden lights. Beyond that, your hosts get deep into the Jony Ive IO acquisition and how it makes sense for tomorrow's smart home.
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:
NordLayer: Get an exclusive offer of up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code homekit-10
Fast Growing Trees: Listeners to our show get 15% OFF their first purchase when using the code HOMEKIT at checkout at FastGrowingTrees.com
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
SwitchBot Hub 3
SwitchBot Vision Door Lock
Thorbolt X1
Nanoleaf solar garden lights
Nanoleaf Matter rope light
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
...more
1h 5min
May 19, 2025Brilliant Gen 2, Smart Switches, & Matter 1.4.1 with Guest Daniel Moneta from the CSA
In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, Daniel Moneta, Chair of the Matter Marketing and Product Subgroup at the CSA, joins to talk about the latest smart home news, some new smart switches, Govee's new indoor skylight, and the new Matter 1.4.1 update.
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:
NordLayer: Get an exclusive offer of up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code homekit-10
Fast Growing Trees: Listeners to our show get 15% OFF their first purchase when using the code HOMEKIT at checkout at FastGrowingTrees.com
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
Brilliant Gen 2 panels
Matter 1.4.1 release
Sonos Interim CEO Wired Interview
Inovellie Wall Switch
Apple Support doc on New Architecture
Apple to Require New Architecture
Govee Skylight
New Hue Bridge
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
...more
1h 12min
May 12, 2025homeOS Overview, Matter 1.4.1, & Smart Garden with Bird Buddy CEO Franci Zidar!
In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, Franci Zigar, CEO and co-founder of Bird Buddy, joins to talk about the latest news, rumors for homeOS, and the newest update to Matter. After the news, we talk about the smart garden, Bird Buddy, and its new Kickstarter campaign for WonderBlocks and Petal.
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:
NordLayer: Get an exclusive offer of up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code homekit-10
Fast Growing Trees: Listeners to our show get 15% OFF their first purchase when using the code HOMEKIT at checkout at FastGrowingTrees.com
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
Bird Buddy
WonderBlocks & Petal Kickstarter
Matter 1.4.1 release
Apple's upcoming homeOS
Sonos & Ikea split
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
...more
1h 2min
May 05, 2025Eufy Omni E28, ESR Find My Wallet, & More with Consumer Reports' Dan Wroclawski
In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, Dan Wroclawski from Consumer Reports joins to talk about how the non-profit tests devices, Samsung AI fridges, and the news of the week.
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
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
Dan Wroclaswki on CR
Save on a CR membership
Master the Find My app video
Bird Buddy Kickstarter
Govee branch lights
Arylic AirPlay receiver
Eufy Omni E28 vacuum
ESR Boost wallet with Find My
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
...more
1h
April 28, 2025HomeKit Dehumidifiers, Roomba 705 Max, Aqara G5 Pro Review, & Much More
In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, Dan Turk from Max Borges Agency joins to walk through this week's latest news. We saw Aqara launch three new products, iRobot introduce its 9th new bot this year, and we review the G5 Pro camera that may be the best around.
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
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 W100
Aqara Y100 Security Kit
Aqara Hub M100
ZemiSmart Switch
Six Colors HomeKit dehumidifier project
Delonghi HomeKit Dehumidifier
Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro review
Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro Amazon
Dan Turk's latest book
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
...more
1h 3min
April 21, 2025Long Range Matter Devices, Arlo Updates, & the Best Find My Devices
In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, your host covers new Matter rumors, including the work on long-range devices, Apple Home update for Alro users, and we go hands-on with the Nanoleaf Pegboard light and the best Find My devices currently available outsid eof wallet trackers.
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
Indeed: Listeners of this show will get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility 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
Chipolo Pop
Nanoleaf Pegboard light
Matter Long Range work
Matter presence sensor
Philips Matter lock
Journey Reevus water bottle
Ember Travel Mug 2+
AirNotch Pro
PlugBug
Best Find My Devices roundup video
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
...more
45min
April 14, 2025Aqara & SmartThings Massive Matter Updates, Ballie Launches, & More
On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider, Samsung SmartThings and Aqara have massive Matter updates, including new features for Apple Home users. There's also the upcoming launch of the Ballie robot and a quick review of the UAG Monarch AirTag holder.
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
Fast Growing Trees: Listeners to our show get 15% OFF their first purchase when using the code HOMEKIT at checkout at FastGrowingTrees.com
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
Busy Bar
Sonos appoints Hugo Barra to board
UAG Monarch AirTag case
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
...more
47min
April 07, 2025Apple Smart Display Delayed, Google Nest Woes, & Knog Scout Review
On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider, more rumors swirl surrounding Apple's smart display and its repetitive delays, Google's narrowing of the Nest brand, and your host reviews the Knog Scout luggage tag with Find My.
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
Best StandBy mode apps
iOS 18.4 released
Apple smart display delayed
Google kills Nest Protect
Apple HomeKit Companion app
Aqara G5 Pro update
Sonos Trello board
Journey Reevus bottle with Find My
Knog Scout luggage tag
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
...more
37min
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

FAQs about HomeKit Insider:

How many episodes does HomeKit Insider have?

The podcast currently has 259 episodes available.

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