Sonos Roam SL, Aqara's new camera, & updated Serena Shades on HomeKit Insider

On this week's episode of the on the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts discuss the Lutron Serena Smart Shade refresh, a cheaper version of the Sonos Roam portable speaker, Aqara's update of the G2H camera, and highlight our non-HomeKit smart home devices

There are a few news items this past week for us to cover on the HomeKit Insider podcast. Lutron introduced a new version of its popular Serena shades with all new designs. There's a new aluminum fascia, additional light-blocking fabrics, and new exposed-roller mounts.

Sonos released an updated version of its portable Roam AirPlay 2-enabled speaker that ditches the onboard microphone. The Roam SL has the same design and audio quality but no longer works with Amazon Alexa.

Finally, Aqara launched the G2H Pro stateside, after initially releasing it to the Asian market in late 2021.

After the news, we break down all of the non-HomeKit devices that we still use in our homes. Additionally, we discuss the likelihood these categories of products ever graduate to HomeKit.

Links from the show

• Lutron's HomeKit-equipped Serena Smart Shades updated to block more light
• Lidl Release HomeKit Compatible Zigbee Hub
• New Multicolour lighting from Moonside
• Sonos unveils cheaper Roam SL speaker without a microphone
• Move: The Best-Sounding Bluetooth Speaker in the World | Sonos
• Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro
• Eve Flare
• iRobot Roomba i3
• Fluval Aquasky 2.0 LED Aquarium Lighting
• Dyson Pure Cool Air Purifier
• Samsung 27.7 cu.ft. Stainless French Door Smart Refrigerator
• Roborock S6 Pure Robot Vacuum and Mop
• Petcube Bites 2 Lite Interactive WiFi Pet Monitoring
• Chicken Guard Door
• Casper Sleep Glow Night Light, Two Pack
• Traeger Grills Pro Series 780
• Breville CS10001 Joule Sous Vide
• MEATER Plus | Smart Meat Thermometer

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