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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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This week on a special episode of HomeKit Insider, Dan Turk from Max Borges joins to talk about the news for the week including the delay of Apple's upcoming smart display, Level's update to the Bolt lock, and more news for the week. We also get into a preview for CES 2025.

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Apple Smart Display Delayed, Level Bolt Update, & CES 2025 Preview

This week on a special episode of HomeKit Insider, Wes Hilliard joins to talk in-depth on the latest Apple rumors, including the company's in-house development of custom wireless chips to use for smart home devices. We also talk about several Aqara leaks ahead of CES.

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Apple's chip developmentHomePod rumors with a displayFlic Duo announcement sign upTapo P210M Smart Outlet with MatterCyberModStudio Aqara leaks
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iOS 18.2 Released, New Aqara Gear Leaks, & Apple Readies Custom Chips for Smart Home Devices

This week on a special episode of HomeKit Insider, we wind down the year with even more Apple smart home rumors, new features coming in iOS and tvOS 18.3, and review the excellent xBloom smart coffee maker.

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Apple's smart home plansApple's smart home plans videoGoogle tests access tiersElevationLab TimeCapsuleEufy Indoor Camera E30xBloom Smart Coffee Maker
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Apple's Smart Home Plans, iOS 18.3 Changes, & xBloom Smart Coffee Maker

This marks the final episode of HomeKit Insider for 2024. After covering new rumors of Apple's work on a smart video doorbell, your host recaps the year, marking the most popular episodes of the show, some favorite guests, and rounds up the best new products released this year.

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Apple Video Doorbell & 2024 Smart Home Wrapped!

This week on a special episode of HomeKit Insider, we kick off the new year with more rumors, speakers coming to Matter, and round up the rumors on a new Apple TV. We wrap the episode talking about our 2025 smart home resolutions.

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2025 Apple TV rumor roundupMatter speakersSiri settlementHomeLink CES 2025Video doorbell attachment rateApple Thunderbolt cable design
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Apple TV Rumor Roundup, Matter Speakers, & 2025 Smart Home Resolutions

This week on a special episode of HomeKit Insider, we kick off the new year with more rumors, speakers coming to Matter, and round up the rumors on a new Apple TV. We wrap the episode talking about our 2025 smart home resolutions.

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Faith InstagramAppleInsider CES Smart Home RoundupNew Apple Home badge rulesKwikset Halifax Lever LockNuki Smart Lock UltraGovee Smart LightsHyper HyperPack with Find MyRoborock Saros 10, Saros 10R, & Saros Z70Ecovacs X8 Pro OmniUltraLoq UWB Smart LockAqara New GearNanoleaf Floor LampLutron Caseta Smart ShadesMoft Find My WalletTP-Link C840 Baby Camera
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CES 2025 Smart Home Roundup with Special Guest Faith O'Hara

This week on a special episode of HomeKit Insider, your host walks through more lingering CES releases including the first Matter fridge. We also look at a great video on breaking down the problems with Matter, discuss GM's CarPlay issue, & walk through Apple's 2025 smart home plans.

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SnazzyLabs Matter explainerBosch Matter fridgeFlic DuoYale Linus L2 smart lockSchlage Sense Pro with UWBGM barred from selling data
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First Matter Fridge, More CES Releases, & Apple's 2025 Smart Home Roadmap

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.

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SnazzyLabs Matter explainerApple smart display comingHue app gets updated with security schedulesSmartWings MoE shadesSiri's failed test
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Should You Upgrade to Matter, Apple Home Security Systems, & Tonie Box Kid's Speaker Review

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.

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New in iOS 18.3SwitchBot Air Purifier on AmazonCVS smart cabinetsXiaomi Matter bulbFlic Duo preorderLogitech SpotAirTag 2 rumorsGovee ice maker
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AirTag 2 Rumors, Matter Ice Maker, & Logitech's Business Presence Sensor

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.

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Sonos Streaming Box, Amazon Event Preview, & Matter to Solve Wi-Fi with Jennifer Tuohy

We 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 the hashtag #homekitinsider

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Aqara Water Leak Sensor • 

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How to Pronounce “Aqara” • 

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Sonos S2 App • 

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Eve Cam • 

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Lutron Aurora • 

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‎Home+ 4 App • 

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Trådfri Gateway - IKEA • 

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IKEA Trådfri Led Bulb, Chandelier
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Review: Hue HDMI Sync box & Play light bar

Lutron Aurora, Home+ 4 App, and Hue vs. Trådfri Smart Lights

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