Smart Home Insider

Logitech announced that Harmony, its universal remote brand has been discontinued. Roku adds a dedicated Apple TV+ button to some remotes, the Smartmi P1 air purifier launches, we discuss HomeKit buttons and AC window units, 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. Do you host a podcast discussing technology or Apple devices and would like an AppleInsider staffer to appear as a guest? Let us know by sending a message to: steve@appleinsider.com and we'll be in touch! 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 Logitech Harmony universal remotes are being discontinued | TechHive Smart Remote X — Sevenhugs Inc. Apple TV+ button added to Roku remote, plus more support for HomeKit & AirPlay 2 Blogger successfully hacks Jaguar I-Pace electric car into HomeKit Smartmi P1 becomes newest air purifier with HomeKit support ‎HomePaper for HomeKit Satellite Image as Home Wallpaper Meross Light Switch ‎Hue Sentiment for Philips Hue Fibaro Button on Amazon GE Profile AC Unit with HomeKit Haier AC Unit with HomeKit Sensibo AC accessories Lutron Wireless Smart Fan Speed Control Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com Stay on top of all Apple news right from your HomePod. Say, "Hey, Siri, play AppleInsider," and you'll get latest AppleInsider Podcast. Or ask your HomePod mini for "AppleInsider Daily" instead and you'll hear a fast update direct from our news team. And, if you're interested in Apple-centric home automation, say "Hey, Siri, play HomeKit Insider," and you'll be listening to our newest specialized podcast in moments.

Andrew reviews the Sonos Roam portable speaker with AirPlay 2, ecobee’s indoor HomeKit Secure Video camera is on sale, HomePaper launches to the public, 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. Do you host a podcast discussing technology or Apple devices and would like an AppleInsider staffer to appear as a guest? Let us know by sending a message to: steve@appleinsider.com and we'll be in touch! 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 GrowlerWerks - uKeg Pressurized Growler ecobee SmartCamera sale Deals: ecobee HomeKit camera drops to $80, Apple MagSafe Charger on sale, Babbel lifetime sub $199 HomePaper for HomeKit Review: Sonos Roam brings the Sonos magic to even more places JBL Xtreme 2 | Portable Bluetooth Speaker Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

New product announcements from Leviton, SwitchBot and VOCOlinc, software updates for Aqara and Eve devices, HomePaper app beta, we discuss managing multiple homes 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. Do you host a podcast discussing technology or Apple devices and would like an AppleInsider staffer to appear as a guest? Let us know by sending a message to: steve@appleinsider.com and we'll be in touch! 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. SwitchBot Giveaway! Tweet the text below from March 29, 2021 through April 7, 2021 to be entered to win! Three HomeKit Insider listeners will win everything below AND the 2 new SwitchBot products announced on April 4. 1 $50 Amazon Gift Card 2 SwitchBot Curtains 1 SwitchBot Hub Mini 1 SwitchBot Remote 2 SwitchBot Bot 2 SwitchBot New Products Click here to compose the tweet automatically or copy/paste the text below to be entered to win! Tweet this and follow @SwitchBot @Andrew_OSU and @stephenrobles to be entered to win the $500 value SwitchBot Easter giveaway including 2 new products! Visit the SwitchBot store at: https://www.switch-bot.com?sca_ref=485321.JaWc5EStP4 Links from the show Leviton announces second-gen Decora hubless HomeKit switches and plugs Lutron Caseta Outdoor Smart Plug Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation Wireless Speaker Naim launches Wood Edition of premium Mu-so 2 smart speaker Aqara issues firmware update to bring Adaptive Lighting to its smart bulb Eve releases firmware update to enable Thread support on Eve Aqua Smart HomeKit Indoor Camera VOCOlinc VC1 Join the HomePaper for HomeKit beta Aaron Pearce Website Smart Home Need Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Apple may be developing a HomePod device with a screen, Andrew reviews the Eve Weather and Netatmo Weather Station, we have an awesome SwitchBot giveaway, 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. Do you host a podcast discussing technology or Apple devices and would like an AppleInsider staffer to appear as a guest? Let us know by sending a message to: steve@appleinsider.com and we'll be in touch! 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. SwitchBot Giveaway! Tweet the text below from March 29, 2021 through April 7, 2021 to be entered to win! Three HomeKit Insider listeners will win everything below AND the 2 new SwitchBot products announced on April 4. 1 $50 Amazon Gift Card 2 SwitchBot Curtains 1 SwitchBot Hub Mini 1 SwitchBot Remote 2 SwitchBot Bot 2 SwitchBot New Products Click here to compose the tweet automatically or copy/paste the text below to be entered to win! Tweet this and follow @SwitchBot @Andrew_OSU and @stephenrobles to be entered to win the $500 value SwitchBot Easter giveaway including 2 new products! Visit the SwitchBot store at: https://www.switch-bot.com?sca_ref=485321.JaWc5EStP4 Links from the show Visit the SwitchBot store uKeg - Amazon Hue Sentiment for Philips Hue Apple HomeHub - What an iPad and HomePod fusion should deliver Review: Eve Weather is a worthy HomeKit weather station that's as powerful as you make it Eve Weather - Amazon Netatmo Weather Station - Amazon Outlet Wall Mount Holder for Homepod Mini - Amazon EXIMUS Fixed Height Speaker Floor Stand for Apple HomePod - Amazon Alexa Homebridge Plugin Meross Garage Opener myQ | Smart Home & Smart Garage Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Nanoleaf Co-Founder and CEO Gimmy Chu joins us on HomeKit Insider to discuss their essentials line, Thread integration, working with Apple on their launch, and more! 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 Researching Modular Light Switches Apple Discontinues HomePod Nanoleaf Website Nanoleaf Kickstarter Nanoleaf Remote Nanoleaf Shapes Nanoleaf Light Panels Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

We discuss Nanoleaf bulbs and announce that next week their CEO will join us on the podcast! Sonos Roam officially launches, Abode releases an inexpensive outdoor camera, Andrew discusses his experience producing video on the M1 MacBook Air and we answer a ton 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 Nanoleaf Essentials A19 Bulb Sonos Roam made official with auto tuning, audio handoff, and more Abode announces low-cost smart home camera, compatible with Iota Will an M1 MacBook Air fill the gap when a Mac Pro breaks? Review: Logitech's Circle View is the best HomeKit video doorbell money can buy Wemo Smart Light Switch: 3-Way Light Compatible | Belkin MEROSS PRODUCT Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Elgato releases a new light strip, Arlo launches a new indoor camera, new HomeKit apps for iOS and Mac, and Eve Brand manager Tim Böth join us again for the launch of Eve Weather. 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: Jamf: Unlock the power of Apple and Jamf today with a free 14-day trial. To get started, go to: jamf.it/appleinsider to learn more. Links from the show Light Strip | elgato.com ‎Soro - For Sonos Arlo Essential Indoor camera now available to order Lifx’s bacteria-killing smart bulb works, but here’s the small print ‎myHome - Home Automation ‎Controller for HomeKit Nanoleaf Essentials A19 Bulb Eve Energy weather made official, new Eve Energy comes to US, Eve Aqua gets Thread support Eve Weather | evehome.com Eve Flare | evehome.com HomeKit Over Thread With HomePod mini and Eve | evehome.com Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Lots of HomeKit news this week, Andrew finished his pantry project and adds solar panels to Arlo cameras, Stephen connects his Roomba to HomeKit via Homebridge, and we answer lots 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 Sensibo Air now supports Apple HomeKit, Siri voice commands Belkin set to release WeMo HomeKit Stage Controller Belkin plans AirPlay 2-enabled audio adapter Eve collaborates with Coulisse for new Thread-enabled HomeKit blinds Motor range with Apple HomeKit technology for interior window coverings ‎Follow the Sun for HomeKit Andrew’s Pantry Tweet Thread Get Roomba BLID & PW the easy way (using Windows) Onelink Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector | Battery Powered Alexa Enabled Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector HomeKit Support Page Rollease Acmeda Arlo Solar Panel Measurements - Tweet AirChord App Headset Buddy Line-Level Audio Adapter for iPhone Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

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 Exclusive: Eve Systems Tim Both talks Thread on HomeKit Insider HomeKit Over Thread With HomePod mini and Eve | evehome.com Homebridge Hunter Douglas | Custom Window Blinds, Shades, Drapes, Shutters Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Eve’s Brand Manager Tim Böth joins us this week to discuss the intricacies of thread and how Eve plans to support this new technology going forward. We also answer listener questions and get an update on Andrew’s pantry light strip project. 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 Andrew’s Pantry Twitter Thread Eve Blog | evehome.com Eve Website HomeKit over Thread Why Thread is a game-changer for Apple's HomeKit Aqara's dimmer switch, Thread's importance to HomeKit, and more on HomeKit Insider Morning Routine Shortcut Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com