CSA's Chris LaPre joins HomeKit Insider to talk about Matter
On this episode of HomeKit Insider, the CSA's Chris LaPre joins to talk about Matter, Apple Home, and the future of the smart home.
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.
On this episode of HomeKit Insider, the CSA's Chris LaPre joins to talk about Matter, Apple Home, and the future of the smart home.
On this episode of HomeKit Insider, your hosts touch on lots of new smart home news and product releases before going hands-on with a new air purifier.
On this episode of HomeKit Insider, your hosts go through several new product launches and postulate how Apple could leverage AI in the smart home.
On this episode of HomeKit Insider, The Verge's Jennifer Tuohy drops by to chat about Amazon's new Matter smart display, as well as the news from the week.
It's been three months since Apple launched its top-of-the-line 16-inch MacBook Pro with the new M3 Max processor. Let's revisit it to see how it's held up and if it really is "scary fast."
On this episode of HomeKit Insider, your hosts break down the latest rumors surrounding Apple's rumored smart home display, look at some new trackers, and go hands-on with a Find My-enabled wallet.
On this episode of HomeKit Insider, your hosts discuss the launch of Eve Energy outlet, smart faucets, and also answer a listener's question about retrofitting smart blinds.
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts dive into Amazon's failed Roomba acquisition, SwitchBot's new hub, and what homeOS could be used for.
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, we talk about smart home possibilities for Vision Pro, Philips Hue's new lights, & check out some Qi2 chargers.
The first beta of iOS 17.4 has arrived and is an unusually large update. Aside from new features and new emoji, Apple is also allowing third-party app stores for the EU, and there are references to unreleased devices. Here's what's in the update.
On this episode, Jonathan Hui and Sujata Neidig join the HomeKit Insider podcast from the Thread Group to break down the latest news and talk about changes to Thread networking.
Audio purveyor Kef launched its latest HiFi speakers this week by introducing a more affordable version of its popular LSX lineup of AirPlay-connected speakers.
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, we break down all of the announcements coming out of CES 2024 from door locks, to air purifiers, and everything in between.
While everyone is jazzed about the use of AI, self-stabilizing robots, and flashy mixed-reality glasses, on the show floor, we saw hordes of people excited over a new wave of magnetic cables that are preparing to launch.
As Apple Vision Pro prepares to launch, competitors are lining up to capitalize on its massive price tag. That includes Xreal who had its latest wearable on hand to demo at CES, where we got to try it out.
Belkin's new Auto-Tracking Stand Pro is designed for Apple users, coming to market as the first such device to support Apple DockKit for a wholly native experience. We got to try it out ahead of its launch.
The viral Clicks Creator Keyboard case was on display at CES 2024, and we got to try it out for ourselves preceding its spring launch. It isn't for everyone, but we see the hype behind this iPhone accessory.
CES is still underway, and we've been to a lot of events and spent time scouring the show floor. Here's a roundup of some of our favorite gear for Apple users that we've seen in presentations and behind closed-doors.
Double Tap is a feature introduced for Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in watchOS 10.1. Here's how to set it up, what you can do, and how you can customize it.
Aukey is returning to CES 2024 with a bunch of new products but is primarily showing off its new Qi2 multi-chargers with unique designs.
Soon, robotic vacuum cleaners will work with Apple Home, including a CES 2024 debut in Ecovacs' new Deebot X2 Combo.
Smart home manufacturer Nanoleaf is at CES 2024, showing off three new Matter products plus a new piece of software to create responsive light shows.
In the midst of CES 2024, Alogic has launched its new slate of Apple-friendly monitors alongside the Matrix Ultimate charger which includes a new MagSafe-certified portable battery pack.
Netherlands-based Zens has six new chargers it is showing off during CES 2024, with five of them utilizing Qi2 technology and one using Apple MagSafe.
On Sunday, CES 2024 kicked off with its annual Unveiled media event that highlights various brands launching new products for the coming year. AppleInsider was on the ground for the event, and here are our favorite products to be announced.
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