Lots of new robovacs, bright LifX bulbs, & Mophie Qi2 car charger on HomeKit Insider

HomeKit Insider Podcast

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, new robot vacuum cleaners come to market, hands on with a Qi2 charger, bright smart bulbs, and more!

Leading off this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, LifX has introduced two new light bulbs. There is an A21 bulb and an outdoor Par38 bulb that retail for $39.98 and $34.98 respectively.

Each are full color spectrum, support Matter over Wi-Fi, and can get up to 1600 lumens of brightness.

We also went hands-on with the new Mophie Qi2 car charger. This vent mount clips behind the vent blades for a secure hold and can charge your iPhone at up to 15W.

Robotic vacuum cleaners were a big topic this week, with multiple new releases.

Category mainstay iRobot added two new devices to its lineup. It has two new Essentials models that are below $300.

The more affordable model is solely a vacuum while for a few dollars more, you can get the combo device that integrates a mop.

These lack some of the bells and whistles found on higher-end units but they're remarkable for such an affordable price.

We also took a look at the eufy S1 Pro. This unique bot includes a roller brush for the mop that is constantly cleaned while it goes.

Finally, Roborock announced availability of its S8 MaxV Ultra. Showing up on April 22, they're offering a great launch promo that includes tons of freebies for early adopters.

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