Based in Columbus, Ohio, Andrew O'Hara has spent his years post-graduation from The Ohio State University embedded in all aspects of the digital space from leading digital marketing teams to front-end web development and design. He started producing videos online while in high school, pivoting quickly from cooking videos to tech videos, spurred by his adoration of Apple products.
When he isn't writing or producing video content for AppleInsider, he is creating content for his own YouTube channel. He spends his spare time with his amazing wife Faith exploring and going on adventures visiting parks as well as checking out local distilleries and breweries. He also enjoys cooking, photography, and spending time with his family's bevy of pets including two dogs, a cat, two bunnies, and en epic saltwater fish tank.
While Andrew loves all aspects of technology, he is most passionate about smart homes (i.e. HomeKit), iPad, iOS/iPadOS, fitness technology, Apple Watch, and fintech.
Andrew has also written freelance for multiple publications, touching on technology, digital marketing, and smart homes as well as been a speaker at the annual Consumer Electronics Show.
Apple's 2024 iMac M4 got some internal updates to a familiar design, and the bevy of those small changes helped Apple perfect its ever-popular all-in-one.
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast Apple's 2025 smart home plans become more clear and more new products launch.
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast we talk about Apple's new betas, discuss the major Matter 1.4 release which adds new categories and other improvements, and more!
It's been more than a year since Apple Watch Ultra 2 launched, and we've had the wearable that's only gotten better on our wrist the whole time.
You can finally mirror your Mac to Apple Vision Pro with new wide and ultra wide options. We updated to the latest beta so we could test it out.
The Connectivity Standards Alliance has finalized the Matter 1.4 spec, releasing it to accessory makers and platforms like Apple Home with several new device types and improvements.
Apple elected not to make a combination strap for Apple Vision Pro that used the solo knit back with an over the head support. Belkin made one instead, and we've got it installed.
Apple has introduced a new Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable to coincide with the addition of the new IO to its latest Macs. We picked one up and wanted to also compare it to Apple's last-gen Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable.
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast we talk about Apple's continued use of hidden Thread radios, Apple TV's new watch list feature, and more new smart home products launching.
Apple finally updates its Mac peripheral lineup, but it may not wholly be the update everyone hoped for. We picked up the new Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Keyboard to see what all changed.
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast we go over another new smart lock from Kwikset, talk about the viral iPhone StandBy dock, and test the Govee smart ice maker.
The first developer beta of iOS 18.2 includes several new Apple Intelligence features such as Image Playground, Genmoji, and ChatGPT integration. Here's how they work.
Apple's latest iPhones pack impressive hardware and software to capture photo and video anywhere. Here's how you can make the most of it by mastering the Camera app on iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast Clicks co-founder and CMO Jeff Gadway joins to discuss Shortcuts automations, the new Sonos line, and more.
Sonos has finally launched its newest soundbar, the Sonos Arc Ultra, alongside a freshly-redesigned Sub 4 to bring what it calls "cinema-quality" sound to your home.
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast we take a look at the Google TV Streamer, examine the ghost hub issue, and talk about cursing robovacs.
The new fourth generation AirPods have incorporated many of Apple's pro-level features into a compact, open-ear design that sounds great.
Sleep apnea can be serious and have significant health effects beyond just disrupted sleep. Here's you can monitor and detect it, using just an Apple Watch.
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, eufy launches a new Apple Home camera system, Sonos makes a pledge, and more gear is released.
Apple's substantial watchOS 11 update combined with hardware changes in the Apple Watch Series 10 have quite literally polished what continues to be the best smart watch on the market.
A Russian YouTube channel has posted an unboxing video of what is alleged to be Apple's M4 MacBook Pro, though take it with a heaping pile of salt.
The 2024 iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus bring plenty of upgrades and a promise of more to come, and strongly make the case that it's okay not to go for the pro models.
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, a special guest from ADT joins to talk about the smart home as a whole, as well as cover all the news from the week.
Apple's highest-end wearable is the Hermes version of the Apple Watch Series 10 in silver titanium. Here's what sets it apart.
The Camera Control button, or what we presumed was going to be called the Capture Button, is a new physical control on the side of the entire iPhone 16 lineup. Here's everything you need to know, and how to get the most out of it.
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