This week's episode of HomeKit Insider is a special one -- the 2020 WWDC episode. While we cover our usual news for the week, most of the show is dedicated to breaking down all the new HomeKit features in iOS 14 and tvOS 14 coming soon to our devices.
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As usual, we touch on the HomeKitnews for the week including several new product launches. We then move onto some new listener questions before we dive into all of the new HomeKit details that were revealed as part of WWDC that we'll see more of as the betas of iOS 14 and tvOS 14 advance.
Sponsored by Eve
This week's podcast is sponsored by Eve Systems. Recently they've launched their new Eve Cam which is a HomeKit Secure Video camera that allow you to keep an eye on your home around the clock while protecting your privacy at the same time. It doesn't collect any data, require any third-party accounts, everything is fully encrypted, and all data is processed locally in your home.
Your home hub will analyze footage and help you discern when it sees just one of your pets versus a person. It has a motion sensor which can be used to trigger other accessories and the camera can automatically switch to privacy mode when you arrive home.
The camera also has full 1080P resolution, night vision up to 5 meters away, 150-degree field of view, infrared motion sensor, and two-way communication. It also requires no additional subscription for storage, simply relying on your iCloud storage plan. Eve Cam already sold out its first batch of preorders but it is back in stock this week and ready for you to pick up.
Home announcements from WWDC
Links from the show
- VOCOlinc Contact Sensor
- eero mesh WiFi system
- Eve Cam
- All of Eve's HomeKit gear
- LifeSmart Cololight LED Strip Lights
- Philips Hue 1600lm A21 Bulb
- Eve Smart Wireless Motion Sensor
- Eve Light Switch
- HomeKit cameras to get smart face recognition, Apple TV integration
- Apple debuts tvOS 14 with HomeKit Video picture-in-picture, better multi-user support
- Eve app for HomeKit updated with major improvements and quick actions
Stay tuned for more!
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