HomeKit Insider
110 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -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 their recent HomeKit projects.
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New Wemo Plug, Updated Eve Aqua Features and Intro to Homebridge
July 27, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes - 37.8 MBWemo launches a new, smaller smart plug, one of our listeners builds a HomeKit compatible trip wire, Eve updates its app and brings forecast triggers to Eve Aqua, and Stephen gets started with Homebridge. 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 ...
Eufy 2K Indoor Cam, HomeKit Wi-Fi vs Bluetooth and Listener Questions
July 20, 2020 07:00 - 31 minutes - 37 MBWe have a Eufy 2K Indoor Cam on-hand and discuss the setup, including the HomeKit firmware update. Andrew discovers a Wi-Fi vs. Bluetooth connectivity issue with August’s latest smart lock, and we give away a second Eve Cam! 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 b...
Eve Cam, August Wi-Fi and VOCOlinc Reviews Plus New Product Announcements
July 13, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes - 41.4 MBEufyCam sends a firmware update to add HomeKit Secure Video, Wink makes its subscription mandatory, Arlo 2 launches, plus we have official reviews of the Eve Cam, August Wi-Fi smart lock, and VOCOlinc contact sensor! 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 leavin...
William Gallagher's HomeKit Home, User Questions, & Eve Cam Winner
July 06, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 68.5 MBAndrew O'Hara and William Gahllager hangout for this extra-long episode while Stephen Robles is away to talk about William's smart home setup, answer some user questions, and reveal the winner of the Eve Cam. Giveaway sponsored by Eve In last week’s episode, we announced a new giveaway of an incredible Eve Cam. We had countless entries and we’ve randomly chosen a winner which was Josh White. Congratulations to Josh White on winning and thank you to Eve Systems for sponsoring the g...
HomeKit Video Tips, HomePass App, and WWDC Follow-Up
June 29, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 36.5 MBAfter some follow up with Aqara light switches, Logitech Circle View tips, and a look at the HomePass app, our hosts discuss a hands-on with new iOS 14 and HomeKit Secure Video features. Listener questions include the iDevices brand and the best options for HomeKit compatible security systems. Stay tuned to the end of the episode because we’re giving away an Eve HomeKit Secure Video camera! Find the instructions below. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the ha...
WWDC 2020 HomeKit Special
June 24, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 45 MBVocolinc has new contact sensors available, eero HomeKit-enabled routers now available in Apple Stores, the Eve Cam is back in stock, and a new smart light strip from LifeSmart is now on Amazon! We answer listener questions including motion-enabled closet lights and the brightest options for smart bulbs, and then we dive into the excited announcements from the 2020 WWDC Keynote! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag #homekitinsider Tweet and follow ou...
Lutron Aurora, Home+ 4 App, and Hue vs. Trådfri Smart Lights
June 15, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 52.8 MBWe learn how to pronounce Aqara, review the Lutron Aurora, Home+ 4 app, and compare the Philips Hue ecosystem to IKEA’s Trådfri smart lights. Note: The next episode of HomeKit Insider will be on June 24th instead of June 22nd. Apple's developer conference is on June 22nd, hopefully with HomeKit surprises in store. We will be back on the 24th to talk about Apple's announcement and how HomeKit will be changing! Catch you then! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with ...
Eve Cam Launches, Philips Hue Project and Arlo HomeKit Integration
June 08, 2020 07:00 - 31 minutes - 37.4 MBEve Cam is out for preorder, Eufy delays their HomeKit camera, 1Home integrates the legacy KNX home accessories, Stephen reviews his first experience with Phillips Hue, and we have listener questions about Arlo HomeKit integration. This episode is sponsored by VOCOlinc. VOCOlinc has an ever-growing lineup of HomeKit accesories focusing on wellbeing, security, lighting, plugs, and convenience all at an affordable price. Find all of its gear, including the upcoming PureFlow air purif...
Level Lock Review, Hue HDMI Sync Box, and Adding HomeKit to the Logitech Harmony Hub
June 01, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutes - 41.6 MBJoin us for the latest HomeKit news and latest releases, Stephen describes his recent project of connecting a Logitech Harmony Hub to HomeKit, and Andrew compares the new Level Lock to August. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag #homekitinsider Tweet and follow our hosts at Stephen Robles and Andrew O’Hara, 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...
Logitech View and Brilliant Review, Aqara Light Switch Project
May 28, 2020 23:00 - 39 minutes - 46.5 MBWelcome to a new show from AppleInsider: HomeKit Insider! Tune in every week for the latest HomeKit products, reviews, tips and tutorials, and hear about our latest HomeKit projects. This week we review the Brilliant smart home panel, Logitech View HomeKit camera, and hear about Stephen's experience with Aqara light switches. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag #homekitinsider Tweet and follow our hosts at Stephen Robles and Andrew O’Hara, or email ...