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Hunter Douglas shades review, new Ikea speakers, and a new door lock on HomeKit Insider

2 days ago

Hunter Douglas shades review, new Ikea speakers, and a new door lock on HomeKit Insider

On this week's HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts review Hunter Douglas's PowerView HomeKit-connected shades, discuss the new Ikea and Sonos collaboration, and talk about Level's new smart lock.

By Andrew O'Hara | 2 days ago

Hunter Douglas PowerView shades review: The most luxe experience a HomeKit user could ask for

6 days ago

Hunter Douglas PowerView shades review: The most luxe experience a HomeKit user could ask for

There are few names as recognizable as Hunter Douglas when it comes to custom interior home shades. We found the company's PowerView line is about as luxe as it gets with a dizzying array of designs and materials as well as top-notch HomeKit support.

By Andrew O'Hara | 6 days ago

Apple researching network broadcast strength to refine Siri location-based responses

1 week ago

Apple researching network broadcast strength to refine Siri location-based responses

Apple is continuing to refine a system for sharing information and context between devices with Siri, allowing for more nuanced and location-aware voice commands.

By Mike Peterson | 1 week ago

New Level Lock complete smart lock package with HomeKit arrives

1 week ago

New Level Lock complete smart lock package with HomeKit arrives

On Tuesday, Level introduced its latest HomeKit-enabled smart lock — branded simply as Level Lock — and has a tiny form factor and fits between Level's existing smart lock solutions.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 week ago

WWDC HomeKit changes, new product launches, & listener questions on HomeKit Insider

1 week ago

WWDC HomeKit changes, new product launches, & listener questions on HomeKit Insider

On this week's episode of HomeKit Insider, we talk about all the news for the week including the bonanza from WWDC, and answer a few listener questions.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 week ago

Support for Matter in iOS 15 will lead to new categories of devices for HomeKit users

1 week ago

Support for Matter in iOS 15 will lead to new categories of devices for HomeKit users

HomeKit users will gain new categories of devices with the launch of iOS 15 thanks to support for Matter, an emerging smart home connectivity standard backed by Apple.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 week ago

Hands on with all the HomeKit changes in iOS 15

1 week ago

Hands on with all the HomeKit changes in iOS 15

Apple's HomeKit got a dedicated section of the WWDC keynote. With iOS 15 installed on our test device, we walk you through all of the new features you can expect to see in the fall.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 week ago

Aqara debuts two new smart home hubs compatible with HomeKit, Zigbee 3.0

2 weeks ago

Aqara debuts two new smart home hubs compatible with HomeKit, Zigbee 3.0

Aqara has announced a pair of new smart home hubs that are compatible with Apple HomeKit and feature the newest generation of the Zigbee wireless protocol.

By Mike Peterson | 2 weeks ago

Ecobee SmartThermostat set to become first third-party HomeKit device to support Siri

2 weeks ago

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.

By Andrew O'Hara | 2 weeks ago

Compared: Beats Studio Buds vs AirPods, AirPods Pro, and Powerbeats Pro

Compared: AirPods Pro vs Sony WF-1000XM4 true wireless earbuds

Compared: Apple's second-generation Siri Remote versus predecessors

Compared: Apple AirPods and AirPods Pro versus Echo Buds

Compared: Apple AirTag vs Tile Pro and Chipolo One Spot

Quick Note may be the best new feature in iPadOS 15

Beats Studio Buds, AppleCare, and Antitrust — This Week in Apple

'iPad mini 6', Beats Studio Buds, iPad as a Pro Device on the AppleInsider Podcast

The best new features in macOS Monterey that you'll actually use

Auto Translate in iPadOS 15 promises new face-to-face conversation experience

HomeKit enhancements include home keys, SharePlay, and new Matter interoperability standard

2 weeks ago

HomeKit enhancements include home keys, SharePlay, and new Matter interoperability standard

A multitude of improvements are coming to Apple's HomeKit platform later this year, led by a new industry interoperability standard called Matter that will see support from Apple and others, helping to unify the smart home market.

By Neil Hughes | 2 weeks ago

Apple bringing Siri to third-party HomeKit accessories for the first time

2 weeks ago

Apple bringing Siri to third-party HomeKit accessories for the first time

Apple is bringing Siri to third-party devices and platforms for the first time, allowing HomeKit-supporting companies to integrate the assistant into their devices.

By Mike Peterson | 2 weeks ago

'homeOS' leak, HomeRun 2, Nanoleaf Elements Wood Look on HomeKit Insider

2 weeks ago

'homeOS' leak, HomeRun 2, Nanoleaf Elements Wood Look on HomeKit Insider

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.

By Andrew O'Hara | 2 weeks ago

The Road to WWDC 2021 — This Week in Apple

2 weeks ago

The Road to WWDC 2021 — This Week in Apple

In the week ahead of Apple's developer event, we look at what to expect at WWDC 2021, more iPad Pro and MagSafe rumors, firmware and betas, and Ted Lasso.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 weeks ago

Nanoleaf Elements Wood Look Hexagons review: A more grounded smart light

2 weeks ago

Nanoleaf Elements Wood Look Hexagons review: A more grounded smart light

Nanoleaf's new wood-inspired HomeKit-enabled light panels help keep you grounded with a more natural feel for your smart home.

By Andrew O'Hara | 2 weeks ago

Philips Hue app gets massive overhaul with new features & faster response times

2 weeks ago

Philips Hue app gets massive overhaul with new features & faster response times

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.

By Andrew O'Hara | 2 weeks ago

'Apple Glass' may automatically control HomeKit lighting devices

3 weeks ago

'Apple Glass' may automatically control HomeKit lighting devices

Apple is researching how to make "Apple Glass," or other AR devices, sense and automatically adjust the ambient lighting around the wearer using HomeKit.

By William Gallagher | 3 weeks ago

Examining Apple TV 4K Thread, previewing HomeRun 2 on HomeKit Insider

3 weeks ago

Examining Apple TV 4K Thread, previewing HomeRun 2 on HomeKit Insider

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.

By Andrew O'Hara | 3 weeks ago

Amazon's Eero 6 router lineup gets HomeKit support

4 weeks ago

Amazon's Eero 6 router lineup gets HomeKit support

Amazon-owned Eero has updated its latest routers to support Apple's HomeKit smart home platform after upgrading its last-gen devices in 2020.

By Andrew O'Hara | 4 weeks ago

EuFy's security problem, new HomeKit gear, new updates, and Deep Sentinel camera review on HomeKit Insider

4 weeks ago

EuFy's security problem, new HomeKit gear, new updates, and Deep Sentinel camera review on HomeKit Insider

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.

By Andrew O'Hara | 4 weeks ago

Epic vs Apple continues and Lossless launches — This Week in Apple

1 month ago

Epic vs Apple continues and Lossless launches — This Week in Apple

The third week of testimony in the Apple and Epic trial dominated this week, but other major events surfaced, including the launch of Apple Music Lossless and Spatial audio, potential new Beats Studio Pro, and rumors of a redesign for the Apple Watch Series 7.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

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