Ecobee SmartThermostat set to become first third-party HomeKit device to support Siri
Smart home purveyor Ecobee says that it will become one the very first third-party device with support for Siri before the end of 2021.
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.
Smart home purveyor Ecobee says that it will become one the very first third-party device with support for Siri before the end of 2021.
Starting in the fall of 2021, HomePod mini will be able to be set as the default speakers for your Apple TV 4K.
This week on the HomeKit Insider podcast, the highly anticipated HomeRun 2 app is now officially available, as is Nanoleaf's new wood-effect smart light. And, among this week's many HomeKit leaks are "homeOS" and Ikea's new Sonos speaker.
Nanoleaf's new wood-inspired HomeKit-enabled light panels help keep you grounded with a more natural feel for your smart home.
Satechi has now released its latest iPad accessory, the Aluminum Hub & Stand that lives up to its "hub" name with a bevy of useful ports.
Signify has launched a major redesign to its mobile Philips Hue app to expand functionality and ease of use as well as response time, and we got to take the app for an early spin ahead of the launch.
Nomad is continuing its partnership with Moment with the launch of the a version of its premium leather iPhone cases with support for Moment's mobile lenses for iPhone 12.
This week, on the HomeKit Insider podcast, it's time to see how the Apple TV 4K and its new Siri Remote fare in real-world testing, plus Eero has a HomeKit update and HomeRun 2 is coming soon.
The 2021 iPad Pro is a major step forward for Apple's high-end tablet. With its M1 processor, Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, upgraded cameras, and a shiny new display, the iPad Pro is closer than ever before to realizing its potential.
Amazon-owned Eero has updated its latest routers to support Apple's HomeKit smart home platform after upgrading its last-gen devices in 2020.
Brydge has begun offering its long-promised iTrack trackpad designed exclusively for iPad users , well after its early debut during CES 2020.
This week, EuFy had a major problem with users seeing other people's camera feeds instead of their own — unless they were HomeKit users. Andrew and Stephen explain what happened and why HomeKit Secure Video users saw none of this.
Chipolo One Spot is a Bluetooth tracker with Find My certification, making it the only comparable alternative to Apple AirTag, and one that's also slightly cheaper.
While the Apple Watch is a premium wearable device, the Aurum-Edition hand-engraved 24-karat gold Apple Watch turns it into an even more valuable and high-end timepiece.
In April, Amazon upgraded its Echo Buds to make it a better value-oriented rival to Apple's AirPods. Here's how Amazon's offerings stack up to Apple's AirPods and AirPods Pro.
The AirTag Rugged Keychain from Nomad is a waterproof enclosure that can be engraved and used for pets.
British audio purveyor Naim has debuted its new Uniti Atom streaming system designed for use with headphones for the best overall sound — and it supports AirPlay 2.
Apple revealed a new purple color for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini at the "Spring Loaded" event, six months after the line originally debuted. Here's what it looks like, in the real world, compared to some other popular iPhone finishes.
In a well-timed release just ahead of Star Wars celebration day known as May the Fourth, Anker is offering a special R2-D2 edition of its popular Nebula Capsule II project and speaker — and we've been using it for a few weeks.
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, Apple TV 4K with Thread support goes on sale, new HomeKit devices come to market, and we tackle a series of new listener questions.
After going with an all-digital CES 2021, CTA has announced on Wednesday that the CES 2022 will return to Las Vegas for the annual show but with a smaller footprint than years past.
Twelve South gave us an early hands-on of its first MagSafe charging stand, Forte, that is well-suited for not only your iPhone, but your AirPods as well.
Nomad has released a new model of its popular Base Station lineup, this time a solo wireless charging pad. We go hands on for the device's launch.
On Tuesday, Eve officially launched the latest, fourth-generation model of the Eve Energy HomeKit smart plug — complete with Thread support.
Tackle all the HomeKit and smart home implications of Apple's "Spring Loaded" event, plus new firmware updates — and new product launches.
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