Hue Contact Sensor gets HomeKit, Sonos rumors, & charging reviews on HomeKit Insider

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This past week, we saw the Briiv Pro indoor air purifier hit Kickstarter. We reviewed the original model and it uses more eco-friendly materials for its filter such as coconut husks and moss.

Signify updated the Philips Hue contact sensor, now adding support for Apple Home and Matter. That way you can use it for your other automations, and not just Hue lights.

Sonos has been in the rumor cycle quite a bit and a new leak says in 2024, Sonos will launch its long-awaited headphones, a new premium soundbar, and more.

Finally in the news, we go through a bunch of smart home deals for Cyber Monday. We've collected many great deals on HomeKit devices and even apps through the Indie App sale.

After the news, we go hands-on with some new products. We kick off the reviews with our favorite portable battery packs including those from Hyper and Anker.

Then we take a look at two new products from Journey. There is a desk mat with an integrated MagSafe puck and a laptop sleeve that also integrates a magnetic charging pad for on the go.

Links from the show

• Indie App Sales
• Briiv Pro | The World's First AI Powered Air Purifier
• Firmware Update Adds HomeKit Support For Hue Contact Sensor
• LIFX Release New String Lights for Australian Consumers
• Sonos may have new headphones and set-top box in 2024
• Lomi Bloom
• Journey NEXA Laptop Sleeve with Wireless Charging
• ALTI ULTRA Fast Wireless Charging Desk Mat
• Anker Prime Power Bank
• Anker Charging Base, 100W
• HyperJuice 245W USB-C Battery Pack
• HyperJuice 245W GaN Desktop Charger
• FQSH USB C to Lightning Adapter-2 Pack

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