HomeKit

Level Keypad now available to order, compatible with HomeKit-enabled Level locks

Level's previously-teased keypad has officially launched as a companion to its line of HomeKit-enabled smart locks.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Aqara launches upgraded G2H Pro HomeKit camera and hub

Smart home accessory maker Aqara has announced worldwide availability of its new HomeKit-compatible G2H Pro camera with several notable improvements.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Supermarket chain Lidl has a HomeKit & Zigbee hub in the Netherlands

Lidl has released a new Zigbee hub compatible with Apple HomeKit for the discount chain's Silvercrest line of smart home products — but only in the Netherlands.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Aqara's Smart Door Lock A100 Zigbee has Apple Home Key support

Aqara's Smart Door Lock may be one of the first door locks to support Apple's Home Key, but it may be a while before it is sold in the United States, if ever.

Wesley Hilliard | 2 years ago

Lutron's HomeKit-equipped Serena Smart Shades updated to block more light

Lutron has updated its lineup of HomeKit-enabled Serena Smart Shades, adding a new architectural honeycomb design and other refinements to increase the amount of light it blocks.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

Belkin Wemo smart plug, Eve Water Guard & lesser-known brands on HomeKit Insider

On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, we discuss the Thread-equipped Belkin Wemo smart plug plus the Eve Water Guard, and dig into some lesser-known HomeKit brands.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Eve Water Guard updated with support for Thread

The HomeKit-enabled Eve Water Guard has been updated today with support for Thread connectivity.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

New Hive thermostat, Meross smoke alarm, & more on HomeKit Insider

On this week's HomeKit Insider Podcast, your hosts discuss the new Hive mini thermostat, Meross' debut of a new smoke detector, and Netatmo's wired power adapter for its smart thermostat.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Google & The Thread Group's Jonathan Hui, on the HomeKit Insider podcast

Jonathan Hui guests on the HomeKit Insider podcast to discuss history, unique projects, and what the future holds with Matter and Thread standards.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

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HomeKit roundtable: Jennifer Tuohy joins to discuss Matter and the smart home

This week we sat down for a roundtable discussion with Jennifer Tuohy on HomeKit, Matter, and the smart home space as a whole.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

HomeKit & Matter's future with special guest Jennifer Tuohy on the HomeKit Insider podcast

In this week's special episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, The Verge's Jennifer Tuohy stops by to discuss the future of HomeKit, Matter, and much more.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Belkin MagSafe, iOS 15.3, and listener questions on HomeKit Insider

In this week's episode of HomeKit Insider, we discuss new HomeKit products coming from Nanolead and Philips Hue, take a look at Belkin's new MagSafe solution, and tease a guest for next week's episode.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Philips Hue gains trio of HomeKit-compatible outdoor wall lights

Philips Hue is expanding its outdoor lighting range with a quartet of new products, with the Resonate and Lucca lights joined by the retro-styled Inara.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

Belkin Wemo Stage review, MagSafe chargers, & networking on HomeKit Insider

Aqara announces a new curtain motor, we highlight new MagSafe accessories from Belkin and Mophie, Stephen plans his new home network and home theater setup, Andrew reviews the Wemo stage controller, and we answer listener questions in this week's episode of HomeKit Insider.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago