Smart Home Insider

Hue announces new bulbs and devices, VOCOlinc is still alive, pre-wiring a home for ethernet, and we answer listener questions on HomeKit camera battery and Fall decoration automations. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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 comment in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Sponsored by: SimpliSafe Security: Get 30% OFF your first home security system and your first month of interactive monitoring FREE at: simplisafe.com/homekit Links from the show Philips Hue debuts brighter bulbs, multi-color gradient lamps & more Eve updates Thermo smart thermostat with Thread support CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub - Amazon Building A Home - TYM Home Theaters & Smart Homes ‎Home+ 5 App Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Bridge Dimmer - Amazon Wemo Smart Plug - Amazon Eve Energy - Amazon Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Level Lock has partnered with Rocky Mountain door hardware for new HomeKit-enabled locks, new Logitech firmware coming soon may fix overheating issues, VOCOlinc is missing in action, and home project updates. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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 comment in Apple Podcasts. Sponsored by: Hunter Douglas: Get a FREE Style Gets Smarter design guide and learn about their HomeKit window shades at: hunterdouglas.com/homekit Links from the show HomeKit Insider - YouTube Channel Level Lock partners with Rocky Mountain Hardware to expand HomeKit lock options Rocky Mountain Hardware VOCOlinc Website? Leviton's second-generation Decora Dimmer review: Wi-Fi connected HomeKit switches Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer - Amazon Drone Fail - Stephen’s Tweet More shows from AppleInsider Subscribe and listen to our weekly AppleInsider podcast for the latest Apple reviews, commentary, and analysis. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

We review Leviton’s 2nd generation in-wall dimmer switch, “Matter” smart home alliance delays its first products, adding automation to a coffee grinder, and we answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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 comment in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links from the show Apple-backed Matter smart home standard delayed until 2022 Aqara Release E1 Contact, Leak Sensor in Mainland China Leviton's second-generation Decora Dimmer review: Wi-Fi connected HomeKit switches Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer (2nd Gen) - Amazon ONVIS Smart Motion Sensor - Amazon WeMo Smart Plug - Amazon Leviton USB Dual Type-C with Power Delivery (PD) In-Wall Charger - Amazon Utilitech 15-Amp Usb Outlet - Lowes Belkin MagSafe 3-in-1 Wireless Charger - Amazon Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Meross releases a new Wi-Fi Smart Plug, we discuss presence sensors vs motion, using multiple doorbells, and answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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 comment in Apple Podcasts. Sponsored by: Hunter Douglas: Get a FREE Style Gets Smarter design guide and learn about their HomeKit window shades at: hunterdouglas.com/homekit Links from the show Arlo services outage preventing devices from being added to HomeKit Meross Wi-Fi Smart Plug review: A low-cost way into HomeKit automation meross Smart Plug Mini - Amazon RoomMe Smart Presence Sensor - Amazon ONVIS Smart Motion Sensor - Amazon Belkin MagSafe Car Vent Mount - Amazon XLUX Soil Moisture Meter, Plant Water Monitor, Soil Hygrometer - Amazon GitHub - aaronhktan/homebridge-soil-moisture: A Homebridge plugin for an analog soil moisture sensor. Logitech Circle View Apple HomeKit-Enabled Wired Doorbell - Amazon Arlo Essential Video Doorbell - Amazon Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Hue is releasing an update gradient floor light soon, Ikea launches a table and air purifier combo, we discuss Apple TV Shortcuts for enabling captions automatically, and review recent MagSafe accessories. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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 comment in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links from the show HomeKit Insider - YouTube Channel Apple TV Shortcut - What did they just say? New Hue Signe Gradient Floor Light Revealed Philips Hue Ambiance Signe Philips Hue Gradient Signe ist unterwegs: Erstes Bild zeigt mehrfarbiges Licht Ikea launches new HomeKit-compatible smart air purifier Apple TV app, hardware users complain of audio issues Nomad MagSafe Mount Stand review: A high price for some elevation MagSafe Mount Stand | NOMAD® Rise Dock | MagSafe Compatible ESR HaloLock Magnetic Wireless Car Charger Belkin MagSafe Car Vent Mount PRO for iPhone 12 Cut the Rope for Apple TV Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Meross debuts a new HomeKit floor lamp, Aqara products available on Amazon in the EU and UK, Andrew shares his impressions of the SYMFONISK picture frame speaker, we discuss home theater in-wall speakers, and HomeKit kitchen faucets. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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 comment in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Sponsored by: Hunter Douglas: Get a FREE Style Gets Smarter design guide and learn about their HomeKit window shades at: hunterdouglas.com/homekit Links from the show Meross announces HomeKit enabled LED floor lamp debuting at $79.99 Meross Smart LED Floor Lamp - Amazon This is the Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip Ambiance - Hueblog.com Sonos Architectural 6-1/2" Passive 2-Way In-Wall Speakers SYMFONISK Picture frame with Wi-Fi speaker - IKEA Aqara Smart Hub M2 - Amazon DIY HomeKit Security System with HomeBridge (in 3 Easy Steps!) - YouTube Sensate Faucet with KOHLER Konnect Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

OmniBlinds announces thread-enable HomeKit shades, Arlo has new subscription monitoring services, first impressions of the Aqara air quality sensor, and we discuss Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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 comment in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links from the show HomeKit Insider - YouTube Channel Apple MagSafe Battery Pack -- Your Questions ANSWERED!! - YouTube Can You Use Apple's MagSafe Battery Pack with iPhone 11? - YouTube OmniaBlinds to Ship Thread-Compatible Blinds in September (U) Arlo launches new subscription services including 24/7 monitoring Aqara releases HomeKit-compatible TVOC air quality monitor, use promo code TVOCPR2224 Aqara Indoor Air Quality Monitor MagSafe Battery Pack Review APC UPS, 600VA UPS Battery Backup HomeKit Homily - Tweet Thread Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Linksys brings HomeKit support to the AX4200 routers, Toshiba and Insignia Amazon Fire TVs gain HomeKit and AirPlay 2, new products from Legrand and Yeelight, plus we answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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 comment in Apple Podcasts. Sponsored by: Hunter Douglas: Get a FREE Style Gets Smarter design guide and learn about their HomeKit window shades at: hunterdouglas.com/homekit Links from the show HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel Netatmo Video Doorbell Linksys AX4200 Wi-Fi 6 mesh routers gain support for Apple HomeKit Amazon adds AirPlay 2 and HomeKit to Toshiba, Insignia Fire TVs Legrand Unveil New US Zigbee Hub, Switches and Plugs Yeelight Introduce Updated Pro Bluetooth Mesh Hub ‎Chicken Coop Fraction Games ‎How to Build Your Own Chicken Coop (Short-e Guide) ‎Chicken Coop on Apple Podcasts ‎Chicken Coop Blues (Cigar Box Guitar Remix) - Apple Music Philips Hue Dusk-to-Dawn Outdoor Motion Sensor Smart Light Switches, Dimmers and Outlets | Decora Smart® Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Nanoleaf has updated their elements and shapes lineup to enable Thread support, Aqara leaks new shade controllers, HomeKit Insider now has a YouTube channel, we conclude our door contact sensor notification saga, and we answer a bunch of listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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 comment in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links from the show HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel Nanoleaf rolls out Thread Border Router support for Shapes, Elements Aqara Reveal Retrofit Roller Blind Motor SOMA Smart Shades 2 8 Apple Features That Deserve MORE Attention! - YouTube ‎Pushcut: Shortcuts Automation Advanced HomeKit Automations - Shane Whatley TinyNFC Eve Room - Apple HomeKit Smart Home Temperature Sensor Philips Hue Smart Button for Hue Lights Automatically Text Your Home ETA iPhone Shortcut - YouTube iDevices IDEV0008HW Wi-Fi Smart Wall Switch Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

New HomeKit light switches from Brilliant, Hue launching brighter bulbs and new styles, KEF releases new AirPlay 2 speakers, and we discuss more contact and motion sensor automations. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Sponsored by: Hunter Douglas: Get a FREE Style Gets Smarter design guide and learn about their HomeKit window shades at: hunterdouglas.com/homekit Links from the show Brilliant brings HomeKit to smart plug and wall switch Philips Hue to introduce new bulbs in September LS50 Wireless II | KEF Eve Door & Window Sensor Philips Hue Indoor Motion Sensor Eve Motion Sensor Edible Arrangements® expansion in China - Edible® Blog Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com