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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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The Icon Garden

Dan Vincent & Jake Pugh

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Not Quite Graybeards! The Icon Garden is a show about interesting topics in the world of Apple and Technology for the enthusiast user. Hosts Dan and Jake talk news, workflow, and a special topic every show. We chat home automation with the HomeKit Chronicles, and every month there's a deep dive into Apple and Tech history with Macinography. We started from the Ars Technica Mac Ach forum and bring the knowledge to the wide world of tech.
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This week on HomeKit Insider, your hosts talks about several new products that have launched ahead of IFA including new Qi2 chargers, a new unique HomeKit hub, and a smart lock. Plus, we give you exclusive details on Apple's approach to Matter. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our …
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This week on HomeKit Insider, your hosts talks about a recent hotel stay and the abysmal Chromecast experience, answers a few listener questions on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, and reviews the Nest Learning Thermostat 4th Generation. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on T…
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This week on HomeKit Insider, we talk about the new Nanoleaf Expo display boxes, Apple's robotic iPad plans, the continued struggles for the Sonos app, and go hands-on with the SmartMi E1 air purifier. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @andrewoha…
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This week on HomeKit Insider, Shane Whatley joins to discuss a big week in smart home news following the Google event. We cover the new Google TV streaming box and the 4th generation Nest Learning Thermostat as well as more product launches and relevant news. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet …
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This week on HomeKit Insider, Brian Tong joins to talk through the smart home news for the week, including Logitech's uncertain future in the HomeKit, a new Thread-enabled lock, an affordable presence sensor from Meross, plus our first look at Apple intelligence. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tw…
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This week on HomeKit Insider we cover the latest smart home news including the leaked Nest Learning Thermostat Gen 4 and its new wireless sensors, some Deadpool MagSafe-compatible chargers, Google's new streaming box, and the new update to the Sonos app. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and f…
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This week on HomeKit Insider, we go hands-on with the first public beta of tvOS 18 and walk through all the big changes. We also touch on the news for the week including several new sensors launching, a refreshed HomePod mini, and identify the best MagSafe-compatible travel chargers. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hasht…
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This week on HomeKit Insider, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins from The Verge to discuss a big week of smart home news from Sonos Arc 2 leaks, the launch of the Aqara U200 smart lock, a major brand acquisition, and more evidence pointing to Apple's mysterious new smart home display. Buckle up for an extra-long episode! Send us your HomeKit questions a…
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This week on HomeKit Insider, your host talks about the latest leaks regarding Apple's unannounced smart home accessory, as well as goes hands-on with Peak Design's new Mobile lineup with Qi2. There were also new products coming to market soon -- a new smart lock and an environmental sensor. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with t…
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This week on HomeKit Insider, Andrew goes through all the news for the week, including the launch of more AirPlay TVs in hotels as well as Matter-enabled under-cabinet lights. We also have three hands-on demos this week including the Philips Hue Table Lamp and the Narwal Freo X Ultra vacuum. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with t…
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This week on HomeKit Insider, Andrew goes through all the new changes in tvOS 18 such as InSight, improved audio, new screensavers and more. There are also a lot of new gear coming out this week, including several new Philips Hue products and new Qi2 chargers. The episode wraps with a quick listener question. Send us your HomeKit questions and reco…
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This week on HomeKit Insider, we walk through all the news announced at WWDC as it pertains to Apple Home. We're seeing support for more Matter accessories, app changes, and more. There was a couple news items, including a Find My device and a solar-powered accessory. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinside…
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This week on HomeKit Insider, we preview the new features coming to all your Apple devices out of WWDC 2024. We also cover some news for the week including the creation of a portable Apple TV and new Matter devices arriving in iOS 17.6. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at…
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This week on HomeKit Insider, Nomad CEO & co-founder Noah Dentzel joins to chat about Apple Find My trackers & developing Qi2/MagSafe chargers. We also go through the news including new Matter accessories and a pair of worthwhile app updates! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our ho…
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This week on HomeKit Insider, Ecobee CEO Greg Fyke joins your host to break down the future of the smart home including Matter adoption, and new product categories, among other topics. We also go through the news including the launch of the Sonos Ace headphones, a new affordable Home Key smart lock, and lots more. Send us your HomeKit questions and…
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This week on HomeKit Insider, I go hands-on with the new Pitaka Qi2 car charger with built-in NFC and talk about the Apple Pencil Pro's smart home features. Otherwise, I cover the news including new Matter products, AirTag 2 rumors, and more. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our ho…
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This week on HomeKit Insider, we diver into all the changes in Matter 1.3, break down the end of Brilliant and go hands-on with the Ridge MagSafe wallet and its Find My options. This is on top of the new iPads, Apple Pencil Pro, and more news for the week. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and…
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This week on HomeKit Insider, I go hands-on with the new Satechi Qi2 2-in-1 folding travel stand, walk through some new smart home devices, update you on the news for the week, and get deep on Matter 1.2 spec with the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hos…
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This week on HomeKit Insider, I go hands-on with the Moss Air humidifier and purifier, look at a pair of new Matter devices, talk through a couple of updates, and discuss Satechi's new Qi2 chargers. Plus, I tease an upcoming guest on the podcast! Stay tuned to find out who and how to submit your questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recomme…
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This week on HomeKit Insider, I go hands on with several new products including the Nanoleaf String Lights, Mophie's Qi2 3-in-1 charger, and Govee's two new Floor Lamps. There's also news around Home Assistant, Casetify, & two new air purifiers. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our…
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This week on HomeKit Insider, we dive into the new Google My Devices network and how Apple's smart discovery program could improve, we talk about the new Aqara motion sensor, Fellow's new smart coffee machine -- Aiden, and look at more Qi2 devices. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow …
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This week on HomeKit Insider, we go into four new robot vacuum cleaners from eufy, iRobot, and Roborock. We also go hands-on with a new Qi2 car charger, and discuss LifX's new ultra-bright bulbs. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @andrewohara941 …
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This week on HomeKit Insider, your host highlights several new Qi2 devices, including the iPhone 12, go in-depth on the Ascender stair-climbing robotic vacuum cleaner with Matter, and review two TP-Link cameras. 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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This week on HomeKit Insider, your host highlights some new smart home releases, tests out the Twelve South Butterfly MagSafe charger, and talks about getting ready for spring and gardening season. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @andrewohara94…
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This week on HomeKit Insider, Chris LaPré joins from the Connectivity Standards Alliance to talk about the future of Matter and Apple 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: Fast-Growing-Tree…
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This week on HomeKit Insider, your hosts talk through Ikea's Dirigera hub update with Matter, Switchbot's new smart lock, and go hands-on with the new Mila air purifier. 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 S…
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This week on HomeKit Insider, your hosts talk about Aqara's two new products, another security issue in the smart home space, Eve's latest product, LIFX's return, and how AI could power the smart home of the future. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twit…
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This week on HomeKit Insider, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy from The Verge stops by to talk all things smart home. We start off the week's news before getting into two hands on. First with the new Amazon Echo Hub that acts as a full smart home display. Then we check out Belkin's new Auto-Tracking Stand Pro with DockKit. Send us your HomeKit questions and…
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This week on HomeKit Insider we once again dive into the world of smart home displays with the latest rumors that may point to an earlier launch. We also talk about a new Find My-enabled tracker, LG's hotel TV plans, and go hands on with the Journey Loc8 MagSafe wallet and passport holder. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the…
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On this episode of HomeKit Insider, we talk about the now-shipping Eve Energy, a new Apple Home app for Vision Pro, and answer a listener's question about smart blinds. Finally, we go hands-on with the smart Moen MotionSense faucet. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @a…
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Nowadays, AI is everywhere, but what can it do in our Apple Home? In this episode, we discuss this trending topic plus look at some news points from the last weeks, and I talk about some major changes coming to myHomeKithome! Get 3 months of ExpressVPN for free! Find out why ExpressVPN is the #1 most recommended VPN. https://expressvpn.com/myhomeki…
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This week, your hosts go over the latest rumors on homeOS that was -- again -- leaked in Apple's code. We also discuss Level getting its Matter certification, Amazon bailing on Roomba, the new SwitchBot Hub Mini, and much more. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew…
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On this episode of HomeKit Insider, we talk about the potential HomeKit uses for Apple's Vision Pro, ADT's upcoming security system, and go hands-on with several new Qi2 devices from Anker, iOttie, ESR, and Nomad. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitte…
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On this episode of HomeKit Insider, your host is joined by Sujata Neidig and Jonathan Hui from the Thread Group to discuss changes to the emerging connectivity standard, the end of HomeKit routers, and Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @andrewoha…
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This massive roundup episode of HomeKit Insider breaks down all of the new devices launching out of CES 2024 including Matter robots, lots of door locks, and much more! 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 Sp…
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As CES 2024 wraps up, we look at some of the Apple Home and Matter highlights from the show and look forward to a smarter 2024. 📰CES 2024 News Articles Eve Announces First Matter over Thread Wall Outlet, and More… Matter Update for Eve Motion Blinds Now Available LG Unveil New Airplay 2-compatible 4K Monitors U-Tech’s New Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint …
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This episode of HomeKit Insider lands just before the start of CES 2024. We have a few Apple Home-related announcements including a welcomed new version of Thread. We walk through what's new, several new products, launching, and answer several of your listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitins…
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On this episode of HomeKit Insider, your hosts preview CES 2024 and what we hope to expect before getting into the news for the week. We saw new products from Nomad and several rumors on new HomePods for next year. Finally, we answer a few listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet …
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On this episode of HomeKit Insider, Dan Turk from Max Borges Agency drops by to talk about Eve's new devices, the ongoing CarPlay debacle, and more smart home news. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @andrewohara941 on Threads @Danieljturk on Twit…
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On this episode of HomeKit Insider, Wesley Hilliard drops by as well chat about the release of iOS 17.2, Aqara's new sleep feature, HomeKit routers, and finally conclude our ecobee doorbell saga. Finally, we go hands-on with the new Nomad 3-in-1 Stand One Max. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet…
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This week we saw the launch of another Thread-enabled motion sensor alongside updates to Eve Motion blinds to bring Matter support and the Amazon Alexa app for iOS and Android. After breaking down the news, we go hands-on with the all new Eve Play audio streaming device that brings AirPlay 2 to your existing speakers. Send us your HomeKit questions…
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It’s time to play Apple Home news catch-up once again and, once again, the headlines are dominated by Matter and Thread releases. While I love the Latter, the former is not so exciting for me and after looking at product releases from SwitchBot, Tuo, Philips Hue, Aqara, SemiSmart, and Onvis, I’ll tell you why I am not Matter’s biggest fan…yet. Lear…
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Lutron's luxurious smart home iPad app, Zemismart's second Homekit Zigbee hub, Too and IKEA launch new sensors, and your hosts list their MVP HomeKit devices! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @andrewohara941 on Threads @stephenrobles on Twitter …
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We highlight some incredible sales on indie HomeKit apps, Sonos is set to release high-end headphones and a set-top box in 2024, Briiv Pro is an AI powered air purifier, and your hosts talk power banks and chargers. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twit…
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday smart home deals are everywhere, but how do you know which ones are the best? We’re here for you! In this episode, we preview just a few of the literally hundreds of Apple Home and smart home offers to be had during this annual shopping extravaganza! 😲 Check out our Black Friday Smart Home Deals Hub https://myhomekitho…
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Nuki launches its Smart Lock Pro with Matter over Thread for the EU, Qi2 wireless charging devices coming soon, Aqara Camera E1 review, SmallRig Filming Rig for iPhone 15 Pro Max, and DEEBOT X2 OMNI review. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @andr…
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Chamberlain's MyQ blocks third-party API access including Homebridge, Matic is a new style robot vacuum and mop coming next year, we discuss the best HomeKit light switches for 2023, and special guest Mikah Sargent joins the show! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: Mika…
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Your hosts explore tvOS 17.2 new Apple TV UI, ORVIBO' smart dimmer with touchscreen controls, Belkin's latest MagSafe duo charger, and a wild Mac mini + iPad mini portable case. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @andrewohara941 on Threads @stephe…
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Matter 1.2 brings HomeKit support to robot vacuums, fridges, and more, 17.1 update for HomePod and tvOS, and your hosts review the LG StandByMe Go's touchscreen TV in a briefcase. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @andrewohara941 on Threads @step…
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Matter 1.2 Brings BIG Things to HomeKit Plus More Apple Home News! I’ve largely been sleeping on Matter because Matter was kind of sleeping on Apple Home, at least until now. The 1.2 update update brings some well overdue and long-awaited device categories to HomeKit and we discuss them, as well as some other goings-on in the world of the Apple sma…
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