Limitations in HomeKit Secure Video plus Eve's macOS app on HomeKit Insider Podcast

HomeKit Insider: A new AppleInsider podcast

The primary topic for this podcast episode surrounds the recent release of the Logitech Circle View Wired Video Doorbell — and what it tells us about HomeKit Secure Video.

Andrew details the many benefits of this new smart home accessory. That includes the basic specs, plus exactly how well the installation process goes, and just how the doorbell works in real life.

However, it's that testing which raises bigger issues over Apple's HomeKit Secure Video. While it is a great feature to have, it isn't ready for your front door. It falls short in a surprising number of ways, and we walk through all of them so you can make a more informed choice about whether to use it or not.

Of course, we round out the show with a sampling of user questions as well.

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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

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