Smart Home Insider

iOS 14.5 Beta brings mask unlock to iPhone and new functionality in the Home app. Abode and Home+ makes significant updates to their apps, Andrew gives us an update on his light strip pantry project, we discuss HomeKit parental controls 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. 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 Everything new in iOS 14.5: Mask unlock, ATT, new controller support, more How to unlock your iPhone while wearing a mask Nanoleaf Beta Program Abode iOS App Home+ 5 App Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

We dive into motion sensor brands and automations, highlight HomeKit buttons, advise on HomeKit ceiling fans, 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. 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 Eve FCC Filings Linq Band for Apple Watch Eve Motion Philips Hue Indoor Motion Fibaro Motion Sensor FIBARO The Button Eve Button - Apple HomeKit Flic 2 | The Smart Button for Lights Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

We run down all the options for triggering and setting up Home automations in the iOS Shortcuts app, Andrew has a new project, we highlight the WristControl app, custom Home app wallpapers, 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. 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 All of the new HomeKit gear at CES 2021 Andrew’s CES Tweet Thread ‎WristControl app for HomeKit Colorful custom Homekit wallpapers - images and PSD template included - Reddit More custom Home wallpapers - Reddit Part 2: More Rooms! Colorful custom HomeKit wallpapers - Reddit Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

We cover many of the new HomeKit devices from CES 2021, Arlo adds HomeKit video to its doorbell, we give an introduction to Sense 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. 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 Pioneer introduces new modular in-dash receiver with wireless Apple Carplay Philips adds new lights and switches to Hue lineup VOCOlinc Cool Mist HomeKit humidifier launches in the US JBL introduces new sound bar, retro amplifier with AirPlay 2 Sony announces new Bravia TV line with AirPlay and HomeKit support Denon Home Sound Bar 550 has Dolby Atmos and AirPlay 2 support Arlo wired video doorbell now supports Apple HomeKit All the changes in iOS 14.4 beta 2 Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

We preview some of the devices launching this year at CES, go in-depth with HomePod grouping and Shortcuts 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. 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 Lutron Caseta Outdoor Smart Plug Ecobee Camera drops in price Belkin Wi-Fi Wemo Smart Plug Linksys new Wi-Fi 6e routers Belkin CES news Netgear routers TP-Link Wi-Fi 6e routers Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Eve adds Thread network feature to its app, HomePod mini now works with 18W adapters, HomeRun watch complications, Shortcuts and HomePod tips 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 HomeKit Over Thread With HomePod mini and Eve | evehome.com HomePod mini works with 18W power supplies after 14.3 software update HomeRun for HomeKit HomeKit Insider: Level Lock Review and HomeRun app AnyList - The best way to create and share a grocery shopping list. Level Bolt | The Invisible Smart Lock Wood Headphone Stand - Grovemade Wood MagSafe Stand - Grovemade Home+ 4 app Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Leaked products from Hue, Netatmo Doorbell launches in the US, we answers a listener question and our hosts list their top HomeKit picks from 2020! 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 Netatmo announces U.S. availability of HomeKit video doorbell Netatmo Doorbell Eve to Add Thread Support Harmony Bridge by Guy Brooker Harmony Bridge in the Mac App Store Review: Level Lock is the invisible smart home lock Lutron Caseta Smart Start Kit Eve Light Switch Logitech Circle View Level Lock Website Brilliant Smart Home Control August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Eve Indoor Camera Aqara Camera Hub G2H with HomeKit Secure Video arrives in US Hue Lightstrip Pixelated TV 55" N Aqara HomeKit Security Video Indoor Camera G2H Home Run App for iOS Nanoleaf Spending time with HomePod mini and why we're already hooked Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

iOS 14.4 beta brings U1 features to HomePod mini, Eve releases their app for macOS, Andrew reviews the Logitech Circle View Doorbell camera 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 Testing the new HomePod mini music Handoff feature in iOS 14.4 Eve brings its HomeKit app to the Mac in latest update ‎Eve for HomeKit Logitech releases HomeKit Secure Video-enabled smart doorbell Eve Door and Window Sensor VOCOlinc Door Window Contact Sensor Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Logitech released its first HomeKit Secure Video doorbell, the Circle View and we have a special interview with Molekule Co-Founder and CEO, Jaya Rao. We discuss the negative review from The Wirecutter given at their launch, and what sets Molekule apart form other air purifiers. 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 AppleInsider 2020 HomeKit Holiday Gift Guide Air Purification, Reinvented by Molekule Molekule Air Mini+ on Amazon Logitech releases HomeKit Secure Video-enabled smart doorbell Logitech Circle View Wired Doorbell | Apple Store Pronouncing Meross Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Lots of HomeKit news and new products, WeMo outdoor plug, Scenecuts for Mac, turntable and AirPlay update, and our 2020 Holiday gift guide! 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. HomeKit Gift Guide Lutron Caseta Smart Start Kit Eve Light Switch Logitech Circle View ecobee3 lite Smart Thermostat Level Touch, The Smallest, Most Capable Smart Lock Sonos Move - Battery-Powered Smart Speaker Molekule Air Mini+ Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera iota All-in-One Home Security ecobee SmartCamera Nanoleaf Links from the show ‎HomePass for HomeKit Ecobee adds HomeKit Secure Video EUFY Security 2K Indoor Pan & Tilt Pet Camera Flic LR Hub Adds HomeKit Identify your Eve accessory Review: Apple's HomePod mini is the speaker for the rest of us How to set up HomeKit security camera activity zones in macOS Big Sur MEROSS Light Switch Meross Adds HomeKit to Dimmer Switches and Filament Bulb ‎Scenecuts for Mac Scenecuts in action Wemo WiFi Smart Outdoor Plug WeMo WiFi Smart Outdoor Plug - Amazon AirChord App Headset Buddy Line-Level Audio Adapter for iPhone 2020 Apple Holiday Gift Guide Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com