How to use robotic vacuums with Apple Home & Siri
With iOS 18.4 you can now use robotic vacuum cleaners inside of the Apple Home app and with Siri. It's still problematic but here's what you can do so far, and what the benefits are.
HomeKit
Andrew O'Hara
iOS 18.4 will force users to upgrade to the latest HomeKit architecture
Apple is set to discontinue support for the older version of its HomeKit architecture, meaning that users will be forced to upgrade with the release of iOS 18.4.
Marko Zivkovic
More new Matter devices, Siri delays, & trimmable smart shades on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we dive into more Amazon hardware arriving this fall, a leaked sensor from Ikea, evidence of Apple's smart home display, and the delay of Apple's next-gen Siri.
Twelve South co-founder Andrew Green, Eve dimmer, & Alexa+ on HomeKit Insider
On this episode special episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we record on-location in Charleston to talk with Twelve South co-founder Andrew Green.
New Ikea smart home device will work with any Thread hub
A new regulatory filing shows Ikea is planning a temperature and humidity sensor that will use Matter-over-Thread, meaning HomeKit users won't be required to also buy an Ikea hub.
Charles Martin
Govee countertop ice maker review: Matter control to chill those beverages
The Govee countertop ice maker is an easy way to keep your beverages cool with unique features and is the only model to support Matter and Apple Home.
Robotic vacuums in iOS 18.4, Aqara G5 Pro, & Nanoleaf price cuts on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we try to provide some clarity on robotic vacuums, discuss Nanoleaf price cuts, and cover the new G5 Pro camera.
Apple smart display update, Netflix in the Apple TV app, and more on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we break down the latest in smart home news such as more rumors on Apple's smart display, new devices, and smart robots.
Rumored Sonos streamer, Amazon event preview, & Matter's attempt to fix Wi-Fi
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, Jennifer Tuohy stops by to discuss the rumored Sonos streaming box, Amazon's big media event, and more.
William Gallagher
Malcolm Owen
