Wemo doorbell review, Eve MotionBlinds review, & more on HomeKit Insider

Much of this week's episode was devoted to our pair of reviews. The Belkin Wemo Smart Video Doorbell was just announced and we've been testing it out for the past couple weeks. We walk through the design, function, and installation. Our biggest takeaway was the massive 178-degree field of view.

Then we turned to the newly released OmniaBlinds powered by Eve MotionBlinds. These Thread-enabled window covers can easily be automated and controlled via HomeKit.

The remainder of the episode was devoted to more smart home devices that we saw at CES 2022.

We checked out the impressive Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra smart vacuum cleaner that works with Siri Shortcuts. We tried the Moft Smart Desk Pad which has two integrated NFC chips for automation. Then discussed Asian company Waciao's entrance to the U.S. market.

In last week's episode, we discussed an impending update to the Wemo Stage scene controller to enable Thread support. While it was scheduled to be released last Friday, it looks like it will now be completed this week.

Links from the show

• Wemo Smart Video Doorbell review: The new HomeKit doorbell of choice
• OmniaBlinds with Eve MotionBlinds review: Thread-enabled window coverings raise the bar
• HomeDevices on the App Store
• Aqara Prepare Launch of Next Gen Occupancy Sensor
• Netatmo Announces Combined Motion and Contact Sensor with Thread
• Apple releases iOS 15.2.1 and iPadOS 15.2.1 with HomeKit and CarPlay fixes
• Aura Air Purifier
• MOFT Smart Desk Mat -Snap
• Roborock S7 MaxV Series
• Wemo Stage Scene Controller - Amazon
• Hands on with the new HomeKit devices from CES 2022
• WACIAO
• Rolling Square's AirCard fits in your wallet, works just like an AirTag
• Throat Coat Tea

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