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Smart Home Insider episodes

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:
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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]
1 hr 3 min
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:
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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
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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]
45 min
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
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Sponsored by:
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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]
47 min
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]
37 min
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]
42 min
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]
46 min
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]
58 min
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]
54 min
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:
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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]
53 min
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]
29 min

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