HomeKit Insider – Details, episodes & analysis

This week on HomeKit Insider, the CEO of Nanoleaf, Gimmy Chu, drops by to talk through the week's news and new products before getting into the company's latest releases such as the Sense+ switch, permanent outdoor lights, and Blocks.

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• @andrewohara941 on Threads
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Links from the show

• Brilliant back in business
• LifX Polychrome B10 candle bulb
• LifX polychrome frosted T10 Tube
• Level acquired by Assa Abloy
• Ikea hub adds Matter
• Nanoleaf outdoor lights, Sense+ switch, & more

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This week on HomeKit Insider, we go through all the biggest smart home announcements out of IFA 2024 in Berlin. There's a ton of new Apple Home and Matter accessories, a few spec upgrades, and more in this jam-packed episode ahead of Apple's iPhone 16 announcement.

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• @andrew_osu on Twitter
• @andrewohara941 on Threads
• Email us here

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• Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekit

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Links from the show

• Thread 1.4 Released
• Bluetooth 6 Announced
• Find My in Korea
• Satechi Find My Wallet
• Flic Matter Starter Kits
• Aqara
• Anker MagGo Lineup
• Belkin Qi2 Devices
• ESR Qi2 Lineup
• Ugreen Qi2
• Nanoleaf Blocks Outdoor Lights, & Sense+ Switch
• Govee Curtain Lights, Christmas Lights, & More
• Philips Hue HDMI Sync Box
• Philips Hue Ensis Light
• Lockly Zeno Smart Locks
• SwitchBot Humidifier
• SwitchBot Find My card
• SwitchBot Purifier Table
• SwitchBot Purifier Cat Bowl
• SwitchBot Roller Shade
• Hunter Douglas Solar Charger
• Twelve South Plug Bug with Find My
• Chipolo & Metabo Power Tools

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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.

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Links from the show

• Ambient One sensor
• Anona Holo Wi-Fi Smart Lock
• Peak Design Mobile with Qi2
• Samsung SmartThings update
• Apple Smart Home Accessory Leaks

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Your hosts review the new Sonos Sub Mini, Matter officially launches and we discuss what that means for HomeKit users, Google launches new Nest devices and announces the Pixel Tablet with charging stand, 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.

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• Nebia by Moen: 🚿 Save 10% off Nebia products when using the promo code: HomeKit. Visit nebia.com/homekitto learn more.
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Links from the show

• Sonos Sub Mini Review
• Matter 1.0 Certified
• Brilliant Updated to Work with Hunter Douglas
• Ikea’s new Dirigera smart home hub is twice the cost of the gateway it replaces - The Verge
• Google has three new products in its Nest lineup
• Dexcom Announces Global Rollout of G7
• Google shows off wireless charging dock that turns the Pixel Tablet into a smart display - The Verge

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Special guest Faith O’Hara joins the show to discuss Amazon’s new products including the Halo Rise, Echo Studio, Fire TV, and more, Victrola Sonos vinyl player, Denon receivers, and smart devices for babies!

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.

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Links from the show

• Victrola stream carbon
• Amazon reveals new Echo Dot, Kindle Scribe tablet and more
• Cradlewise: All-in-One Smart Bassinet, Crib, Baby Monitor and more
• Baby Sleep Monitor: Track Your Baby's Sleep | Owlet
• BALMUDA The Lantern 

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Yale announces the Assure Lock 2, Smartmi launches a HomeKit humidifier, Amazon is set to launch an original series with footage from Ring cameras, 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.

Sponsored by:

• Kolide: Send your employees automated Slack messages with security and privacy recommendations! Get a FREE Kolide Gift Bundle after trial activation when you visit: kolide.com/homekit
• Nebia by Moen: 🚿 Save 10% off Nebia products when using the promo code: HomeKit. Visit nebia.com/homekitto learn more.

HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel

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Links from the show

• Sensibo Air Quality Monitor
• Aqara Indoor Air Quality Monitor
• Smartmi Humidifier - Homekit News and Reviews
• Yale Assure Lock 2
• Advocacy Groups Demand Amazon, MGM Cancel 'Ring Nation' 
• HDMI Splitter with CEC Control
• SwitchBot Hub Mini
• WEMO Thread Dimmer Light Switch

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

Lutron releases a new smart switch and dimmer, Sonos officially announces their Sub Mini, Matter appears in iOS 16.1, and your hosts discuss the redesigned Home app in iOS 16.

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:

• Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/hki and download the app to sign-up for FREE. Find doctors and specialists that take your insurance and even book appointments online!
• Kolide: Send your employees automated Slack messages with security and privacy recommendations! Get a FREE Kolide Gift Bundle after trial activation when you visit: kolide.com/homekit

HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel

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Links from the show

• Lutron Claro Smart Switch - The Home Depot
• Lutron Diva Smart Dimmer - The Home Depot
• Aqara Smart Radiator Thermostat E1 - Amazon UK
• Sonos releases long-awaited Sub Mini for $429
• Hunter Douglas’ new smart shades will work with Matter - The Verge
• Home Widget on the App Store
• Lock Screen Widgets - Tweet
• Everything NEW in iOS 16.1! Battery Percentage, Matter, & More! - YouTube
• BEST Third-Party App Widgets for Your Lock Screen in iOS 16 on iPhone! - YouTube
• 150+ NEW Features in iOS 16! - YouTube

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We discuss the diving capabilities of Apple Watch Ultra, iOS 16 has a great AirPods feature, Sonos sub renders leak, original eero discontinued, Andrew reviews Samsung’s Quantum Dot OLED TV, and Stephen concludes the Hue Sync saga.

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:

• Nebia by Moen: 🚿 Save 10% off Nebia products when using the promo code: HomeKit. Visit nebia.com/homekit to learn more.

HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel

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Links from the show

• Compared: Apple Watch Ultra vs. Apple Watch Series 8 and Series 7
• Sonos Sub Mini pics leak, suggest the cheaper subwoofer is close to launching - The Verge
• Netatmo Door Lock
• Netatmo smart outdoor camera now available in White - HomeKit Authority
• Ring‘s battery-powered video doorbells and cameras now work with end-to-end encryption - The Verge
• SmartThings Smart Home
• Eero is ending support for its original router - The Verge
• Tado Smart Thermostat Announced
• tedee Go: New Cheaper Smart Lock
• Review: Samsung's Quantum Dot OLED S95B TV Looks Incredible! BUT... - YouTube
• HDMI Splitter on Amazon

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Hue announces new bulbs plus updates to their app features, Eve confirms a new Flare and thread-enable light switch, IKEA has a new Matter hub with thread, and we recommend solutions for HomeKit security systems.

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.

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Links from the show

• Signify announces new bulbs and app feature for Hue line
• Hue Sync Advice
• Eve Flare Update
• IKEA Matter Hub
• Aqara officially released the E1 Thermostat
• Govee Space Heater
• Abode Security System
• Smart Security | ecobee

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Special guest Jennifer Tuohy from The Verge joins us to discuss Leviton’s new HomeKit fan speed controller, the SmartMi P2 air purifier, SwitchBot door lock with keypad, Chamberlain pulls the plug on its HomeKit bridge, plus what HomeKit devices we may see launched this Fall.

Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu, @jp2e 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.

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Links from the show

• Leviton Decora 2nd Gen Fan Speed Controller
• SmartMi Air Purifier 2 review
• SwitchBot Lock with Keypad 
• Chamberlain pulls the plug on its HomeKit smart home bridge

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