Denon may have just built the HomePod Apple users have been waiting for. The new Denon Home 200, 400, and 600 speakers bring premium sound, AirPlay, Apple Home support, and even Siri integration — all while sounding bigger and better than Apple's own HomePod in some key ways.In this video, I test the new Denon Home speakers, compare them directly to Apple HomePod and Sonos, break down the audio quality, explain how Siri works on third-party speakers, and show why these might be the best premium smart speakers for Apple users right now.From Dolby Atmos support and HEOS multi-room audio to Apple Home automations and AirPlay 2, there's a LOT to talk about.If you've been waiting for Apple to release a more powerful HomePod... Denon may have beaten them to it.Denon Home 200: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLT2S1LD/?th=1&tag=apinsidervideo-20Denon Home 400: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLV7X3PP/?th=1&tag=apinsidervideo-20Denon Home 600: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLSQK5W2/?th=1&tag=apinsidervideo-20Sonos Era 100: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW34LCB8/?th=1&tag=apinsidervideo-20Sonos Era 300: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW2LV57K/?th=1&tag=apinsidervideo-20HomePod: https://bhpho.to/4f54fYeProducts mentioned:* Denon Home 200* Denon Home 400* Denon Home 600* Apple HomePod* Sonos Era 100* Sonos Era 300Chapters 0:00 Intro1:14 Denon Home 2002:35 Denon Home 4002:52 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, & AirPlay4:00 Setup and Apple Home5:12 Built-in Siri & Smart Home Features7:10 Audio QualityShop AppleInsider merch https://cottonbureau.com/people/appleinsiderGrab the LOWEST prices on Apple gear! 👇Macs - https://prices.appleinsider.com/current-geniPads - https://prices.appleinsider.com/ipadApple Watches - https://prices.appleinsider.com/apple-watchAirPods - https://prices.appleinsider.com/apple-airpodsAppleInsider may earn commission on purchases made through affiliate links and may receive products for the purpose of review.Ethics policy: https://appleinsider.com/help/ethics/Follow our social channels! 👇Twitter - https://twitter.com/appleinsider/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AppleInsiderdotcom/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/appleinsider/Download our iOS app - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/appleinsider/id578462575New here? AppleInsider has been around since the 1997 covering anything, and everything Apple. This YouTube channel will give you the best coverage for anything Apple related. New MacBooks? We'll cover them! New iPhones? We got you covered on that as well. Want to get the most out of your new Apple product? We've got videos to help you with that. Make sure to subscribe, comment, and share our videos!For all the breaking Apple tech news you'll ever need, visit https://appleinsider.com!
IKEA's brand-new Matter over Thread smart home lineup is here — and it's one of the boldest pivots we've seen in years.Grab your Nuki smart lock & Keypad 2 bundle on Amazon !Amazon http://try.nuki.io/4qIiQwnNuki http://try.nuki.io/47kXUCvThanks to Nuki for sponsoring this video!With over 20 ultra-affordable devices (including smart bulbs under $5), IKEA is moving away from Zigbee and the DIRIGERA hub to embrace Matter over Thread — bringing native support for Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant.But are they actually reliable?In this video, I test multiple devices from IKEA's new lineup — including the IKEA Alpstuga, IKEA Timmerflotte, IKEA Myggbett, IKEA Bilresa, and IKEA Kajplats — to see how they perform in the real world.We'll cover: • What Matter over Thread actually means • Whether you need a hub (spoiler: maybe not) • Setup experience in Apple Home • Adaptive Lighting support • Automation ideas • Reported reliability issues • My honest multi-week experienceIf you're building a smart home in 2026 — especially inside Apple's ecosystem — this might be the most affordable way to do it.👇 Let me know in the comments:Have you tried IKEA's new Matter devices? How was your setup experience?And if you want to stay up to date with the latest Apple news, smart home tech, and honest reviews — hit subscribe!Chapters 0:00 Intro1:05 Ikea Initial Matter-over-Thread Lineup1:39 What is Thread?4:03 Nuki Smart Lock5:19 Alpstuga Air Quality Sensor6:17 Timmerflotte Temp & Humidity Sensor6:46 Myggbett Contact Sensor7:19 Myggspray Motion Sensor8:20 Bilresa Button Remote10:30 Use with Apple Home11:35 Issues with Ikea Matter Devices & Setup16:44 Responsiveness Ikea TestShop AppleInsider merch https://cottonbureau.com/people/appleinsiderGrab the LOWEST prices on Apple gear! 👇Macs - https://prices.appleinsider.com/current-geniPads - https://prices.appleinsider.com/ipadApple Watches - https://prices.appleinsider.com/apple-watchAirPods - https://prices.appleinsider.com/apple-airpodsAppleInsider may earn commission on purchases made through affiliate links and may receive products for the purpose of review.Ethics policy: https://appleinsider.com/help/ethics/Follow our social channels! 👇Twitter - https://twitter.com/appleinsider/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AppleInsiderdotcom/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/appleinsider/Download our iOS app - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/appleinsider/id578462575New here? AppleInsider has been around since the 1997 covering anything, and everything Apple. This YouTube channel will give you the best coverage for anything Apple related. New MacBooks? We'll cover them! New iPhones? We got you covered on that as well. Want to get the most out of your new Apple product? We've got videos to help you with that. Make sure to subscribe, comment, and share our videos!For all the breaking Apple tech news you'll ever need, visit https://appleinsider.com!
Apple's brand-new smart display is coming, and it might be the biggest upgrade to the Apple smart home in years. Imagine a 6-7 inch HomePod with a screen, running homeOS, acting as a Matter hub, Thread border router, and Apple Intelligence device — all in one.In this video, I break down everything we know so far about Apple's upcoming 2026 smart display: the design, sensors, widgets, Apple Intelligence features, the new Siri, and how it ties into HomePod, Apple TV, and the rest of your smart home.Grab the Ranvoo AirJet II Smart Toothbrush with my exclusive discount!ðŸ‡ðŸ‡ US Amazon: https://amazn.so/jQlC06lðŸ‡ðŸ‡ UK Amazon: https://amazn.so/G3DpmDGðŸ‡ðŸ‡ CA Amazon: https://amazn.so/6FrlW86Discount Code (10% OFF): 10OFFANDREW📠Watch my full 2026 Apple products overview here: https://youtu.be/nvMvYNbUfrgIf you want to stay up to date with the latest Apple news, rumors, and reviews — hit subscribe!ââ‡ï What I cover in this video• 6-7" display size and design• Wall-mount vs tabletop versions• Presence detection + identity recognition• Switching widgets & screensavers as you enter the room• New homeOS interface based on tvOS• New Siri + Apple Intelligence support• Smart home controls, cameras, doorbells, and automations• Matter hub + Thread router• N1 chip and new hardware details• Multi-user support and personalized actions• How the display integrates with HomePods and Apple TV• Why this might be Apple's most important smart home device yetChapters 0:00 Intro0:35 Design & Mounts1:42 Ranvoo AirJet II2:50 Multi-User Support3:23 Smart Home Controls3:53 homeOS4:17 Widgets4:55 LLM Next-Gen SiriShop AppleInsider merch https://cottonbureau.com/people/appleinsiderGrab the LOWEST prices on Apple gear! 👇Macs - https://prices.appleinsider.com/current-geniPads - https://prices.appleinsider.com/ipadApple Watches - https://prices.appleinsider.com/apple-watchAirPods - https://prices.appleinsider.com/apple-airpodsAppleInsider may earn commission on purchases made through affiliate links and may receive products for the purpose of review.Ethics policy: https://appleinsider.com/help/ethics/Follow our social channels! 👇Twitter - https://twitter.com/appleinsider/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AppleInsiderdotcom/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/appleinsider/Download our iOS app - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/appleinsider/id578462575New here? AppleInsider has been around since the 1997 covering anything, and everything Apple. This YouTube channel will give you the best coverage for anything Apple related. New MacBooks? We'll cover them! New iPhones? We got you covered on that as well. Want to get the most out of your new Apple product? We've got videos to help you with that. Make sure to subscribe, comment, and share our videos!For all the breaking Apple tech news you'll ever need, visit https://appleinsider.com!
