HomeKit

How to reuse an iPad as a HomeKit dashboard

If you have a spare iPad of nearly any make or model, you can mount it on a wall and use it to control your HomeKit devices. Here's how.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

What's new with HomeKit from WWDC 2022 on HomeKit Insider

On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts talk about WWDC, and everything new coming to Apple's smart home platform.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Kasa releases HomeKit-enabled Smart Wifi Plug Slim with Energy Monitoring

Monitor your energy usage in a plug that takes up minimal space on an outlet with the new HomeKit-enabled Smart Wifi Plug Slim.

Wesley Hilliard | 2 years ago

Everything new coming to HomeKit in iOS 16

Despite only getting a few moments on stage at WWDC, HomeKit is set to receive quite a few updates this fall with iOS 16. Here is everything new coming to Apple's smart home platform.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Eve Outdoor Cam review, leather Siri Remote cover, & more on HomeKit Insider

We review the Eve Outdoor Camera, examine the Nomad leather cover for the Apple TV's Siri Remote, and much more on the latest episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

The best HomeKit locks for your smart home in 2022

The number of HomeKit-enabled locks continues to grow. To find out which is best, we put several of them to test to come up with our recommendations for your smart home.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Deck staining robot, Ikea Matter hub, & Eve Outdoor Cam on HomeKit Insider

On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts discuss the new Ikea Matter smart hub, go hands on with the Eve Outdoor Cam, and discuss Stephen's experience with the Eve MotionBlinds

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Ikea unveils new smart hub with Matter, overhauled home app

Ikea has announced a new HomeKit-compatible smart home hub with Matter support and a redesigned home app that'll make it easier for users to control the company's smart products.

Mike Peterson | 2 years ago

Ecobee's new thermostats, Eve Outdoor Cam, & Pebblebee trackers on HomeKit Insider

This week on the HomeKit Insider podcast, iOS 15.5 brings HomePod Wi-Fi strength meter, Sonos mini sub leaked, we review Ecobee's new Premium and Essential thermostats, Eve launches its outdoor floodlight camera, and we cover Pebblebee location item trackers.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

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Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium review: The best HomeKit thermostat gets better

Ecobee has not one, but two new smart thermostats that support Apple HomeKit. Let's review both the updated Smart Thermostat Enhanced as well as the highly-capable Smart Thermostat Premium.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Sonos' Ray soundbar, Leviton Decora, Aqara smart lock and more on HomeKit Insider

In this week's episode of HomeKit Insider, we talk about the launch of the Sonos Ray soundbar, discuss the new Aqara smart lock with Home Key, and more.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Sonos Ray soundbar leaks, new Decora switches, and more on HomeKit Insider

On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider, your hosts discuss the unreleased Sonos soundbar, Leviton's updated Decora switches, and some great ideas for NFC tags.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Leviton announces HomeKit-enabled Decora home lighting solutions for older homes

Now you can easily add HomeKit-enabled lighting to older homes with the new Decora No-Neutral lineup.

Amber Neely | 2 years ago

Aqara P1 motion sensor and Nanoleaf Lines on the 100th HomeKit Insider

There's an all-new motion sensor from Aqara, review a new Nanoleaf product, and recommend some helpful smart tools for your garden on this week's HomeKit Insider.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Nanoleaf, Secretlab debut new HomeKit light strip for Magnus desk

Nanoleaf and Secretlab have partnered to create a new HomeKit-compatible diffused LED light strip exclusively for the latter company's Magnus metal desk.

Mike Peterson | 2 years ago

Insteon dies, Matter update, Playdate review on the HomeKit Insider podcast

This week on HomeKit Insider, Aqara crowdfunds its new curtain driver, Insteon goes belly-up, and we answer more questions on Matter.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Smarthome firm and early HomeKit partner Insteon is dead, with no warning to customers

Smart home hardware and software company Insteon appears to have abruptly gone out of business, shut down their servers, and isn't responding to users, leaving adopters without working home automation systems.

Mike Peterson | 2 years ago

Roborock S7 MaxV review, new HomeKit air purifiers & more on HomeKit Insider

During this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we discuss a pair of new HomeKit air purifiers, revisit an iconic product we wish Apple would revive, and review the Roborock S7 MaxV smart home vacuum.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

How to create a HomeKit smart coffee maker

Even though Apple doesn't include a coffee maker category within HomeKit, there are still ways to automate your daily brewing process. Here's how to create a smart coffee maker with Apple HomeKit.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago