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 Monday afternoon, Leviton announced the second-generation lineup of its Decora smart Wi-Fi-enabled devices that work with HomeKit, including outlets, plugs, and other accessories that don't require a hub.
If you are a student or a copious notetaker, Apple's iPad isn't the best device for the task, but the reMarkable 2 is an exceptional note-taking experience, lacking any other tablet features.
Hyper has just launched its own MagSafe-compatible battery pack to wirelessly charge an iPhone 12 on the go.
On this week's HomeKit Insider podcast, Andrew and Stephen talk about a possible Apple smart display, review the Eve Weather, and tackle a backlog of listener questions.
The new Master & Dynamic MW08 are a great set of true wireless earbuds, but how do they compare to Apple's popular AirPods Pro? We examine everything from build, to ANC, to audio quality in this comparison.
The MW08 true wireless earbuds are here, and they excel in every metric, from its impressive 12-hour battery life to its custom 11mm drivers, to its hybrid active noise cancellation.
Master & Dynamic has introduced its successor to the popular MW07 true wireless earbuds — the MW08 — bringing active noise cancellation and impressive battery life to the AirPods competitor.
If Apple is going to release a HomePod-like product with a display, it needs to do more than sound good and look nice. We examine some long-time rumors and the features Apple should incorporate to make a truly standout device.
On this week's HomeKit Insider Podcast, Andrew and Stephen sit down for a talk about HomeKit and the smart home with Nanoleaf's CEO Gimmy Chu.
Eve Weather is a new HomeKit-only weather station that replaces the outgoing Eve Degree with new features and Thread connectivity. We look at how those changes help justify the cost of the handy device.
GoPro's mobile app Quik allows users to quickly create content using photos captured with the GoPro as well as with the iPhone cameras. It's a massive overhaul, and we've been testing it out for the past few weeks.
The Kensington StudioDock is an all-in-one solution for power users who rely on their iPad Pro to get their work done by incorporating a magnetic stand, a bevy of ports, an Apple Watch charger, and two Qi chargers.
On this week's HomeKit Insider your hosts address a bevy of listener questions, talk about the news, and reveal another special guest for next week's episode.
Apple Fitness+ is an outstanding workout service that has incredible value for its users, but the constant disconnections between Apple Watch and Apple TV are ruining the experience.
Casetify is gearing up for its second round of Disney-themed iPhone cases, AirPods cases, and more after a sold-out first run.
LaCie, the creative pro arm of Seagate, has once again excelled in creating a near-essential tool for on-the-go creatives in the Boss SSD, which offers fast storage, mobile connectivity, and even a battery backup — at a cost.
We've been using MagSafe every day on our iPhone 12, so we've put together a list of the best accessories (so far) to make use of Apple's new connectivity standard including chargers, wallets, mounts, and more.
The new Insta360 Go 2 ups the ante for thumb-sized action cams, solving many of the issues that plagued the original model.
Logitech's Circle View video doorbell is the first true HomeKit-first solution for your front door and it excels with a very Apple-esque user experience. In fact, Logitech's solid execution only serves to highlight the shortcomings of HomeKit's video support.
After being leaked in exhaustive detail, Sonos has made its new portable speaker official. The Sonos Roam is the company's second portable speaker with both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Abode is unveiling its latest smart home accessory, the low-cost Abode Cam 2 with 24/7 video recording, water resistance, and 1080p video.
When our video Mac Pro stopped working right, we had to fall back on reserve hardware. For a month, we've been using the M1 MacBook Air and here's how it went.
Tim Both from Eve Systems joins us for an exclusive interview to talk about the development of its new HomeKit-enabled Eve Weather as well as what's next for the company.
This week, on the HomeKit Insider podcast, Eve Systems has once again joined us on HomeKit Insider, with Tim Both talking in more detail regarding its most recent product launches.
Hubble is a new combination case and USB-C hub designed for iPad Pro that protects your precious device while equipping it with expansive new connectivity.
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