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.
Aqara announces a new curtain motor, we highlight new MagSafe accessories from Belkin and Mophie, Stephen plans his new home network and home theater setup, Andrew reviews the Wemo stage controller, and we answer listener questions in this week's episode of HomeKit Insider.
Kensington has updated its popular StudioDock with support for the latest iPad Pro. We test it out once more to see if it's still worth paying for.
Speck's Presidio Folio encases your MagSafe charger for on the go but quickly converts into an adjustable stand when needed.
Belkin has finally finished rolling out its Thread-enabling update to the Wemo Stage scene controller that makes this tiny remote the best option for commanding your HomeKit home.
Details are key in spotting a fake set of AirPods or AirPods Pro. We picked up a set of widely available clones and compared them to genuine AirPods Pro so you can better protect yourself from getting scammed by counterfeit Apple earbuds.
The number of official third-party MagSafe accessories has grown again with Mophie's new multi-device travel charger which is available for $150 exclusively through the Apple Store.
Belkin's new Portable Wireless Charger Pad with MagSafe is Apple-certified, but comes with a hefty price premium versus Apple's own.
Trova Go is a sleek, portable lockbox used to store small items at home and on the go. Unfortunately, its usefulness is hindered by lackluster software and a strange charging hardware decision.
In this week's episode of HomeKit Insider, we review both the new Wemo Smart Video Doorbell and the OmniaBlinds before touching on even more new smart home devices to come from CES.
Barely covering the top and bottom of your iPhone, the Arc Pulse is as minimalist as they come while still offering protection.
This HomeKit Secure Video doorbell is the epitome of an Apple smart home device. Let's take a close look at the just-announced Belkin Wemo Smart Video Doorbell.
With CES 2022 behind us, we go hands-on with our favorite accessories for Apple users we tested at the show, including docks, smart home devices, Find My accessories, and more.
The Naim Mu-So 2 was already an exceptional AirPlay 2-enabled speaker, but the wood and Bentley editions up the bar even further with luxurious finishes.
Try as they might, vendors don't always release the sanest stuff at CES. Here are the oddest gadgets to be shown at the yearly tech show.
CES 2022 was our first look at some of the new Matter and Thread HomeKit products, and we spent most of our time at the show on them. Here's what to look forward to.
With CES 2022 in the review mirror, we walk you through the best MagSafe-compatible accessories that we tested at the annual tech show.
On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider, we come to you from CES 2022 in Las Vegas to discuss the new products that have been released including the Wemo smart video doorbell, the Eve floodlight cam, and more.
Let that natural light into your home with the HomeKit-connected Thread-enabled OmniaBlinds.
During CES 2022, Nanoleaf announced a forthcoming firmware update that will allow its products to act as Thread border routers to all HomeKit over Thread devices.
During the annual Consumer Electronics Show , Belkin has unveiled several new updates to its HomeKit-compatible Wemo line, including an all-new HomeKit Secure Video smart doorbell.
CES Unveiled was a bit sparsely attended this year as Covid reared its head, but we still found a few new smart home products that we found interesting on the show floor.
At the 2022 CES, Chipolo debuted a Find My-enabled Bluetooth tracker that can easily fit into your wallet.
Ahead of CES 2022, the Withings Body Scan has debuted, allowing users to monitor segmental body composition, heart rate, and vascular age with Apple Health integrations.
Ahead of CES 2022, your HomeKit Insider hosts tackle a wide array of listener questions ranging from the simple — such as how to name your smart home devices — to the more complex, such as how HomeKit handles multiple garage doors.
At CES 2022, Eve Systems had a pair of HomeKit-related announcements including the launch of an all-new security camera as well as immediate availability of its Thread-connected blinds.
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