A few more WWDC 2020 developments, talk about the intricacies of a HomeKit alarm system, and listener questions on this week's HomeKit Insider podcast.
With iOS 14, Apple is boosting its HomeKit smart home platform with new features and quality of life improvements that users have been clamoring for such as motion zones, facial recognition, and more. We walk you through all the changes coming this fall.
This week's episode of HomeKit Insider is a special one — the 2020 WWDC episode. While we cover our usual news for the week, most of the show is dedicated to breaking down all the new HomeKit features in iOS 14 and tvOS 14 coming soon to our devices.
Sonos is shipping the Dolby Atmos Arc soundbar, and with a living room in need of audio finesse, so we picked one up to put it to the test with our Apple TV 4K.
Apple announces its transition to "Apple Silicon" for Mac, plus coverage and details of iOS 14, iPadOS 14, macOS 11 Big Sur, watchOS 7, tvOS and much more in today's special episode of the AppleInsider podcast.
Apple's HomeKit platform is being updated with new features, including camera "Activity Zones" and adaptive lighting for smart bulbs.
Smart plugs are a staple of any smart home, whether just starting out or continuing to expand. VOCOlinc SmartBar is a shockingly affordable option that keeps things simple.
Two months after its last major update, Eve Systems is out with its newest version of its popular Eve HomeKit app with contextual menus, quick access to automation rules, and lot of little quality of life improvements.
This week on HomeKit Insider, your hosts compare the pros and cons of Philips Hue versus IKEA Tradfri, chat about the fantastic Home+ 4 app, give a mini review of the Lutron Aurora, cover this week's news, and answer a listener question.
After a slight delay, Eufy has officially begun its staggered rollout of HomeKit Secure Video to eufyCam 2 devices as a free update through the EufySecurity app.
The Philips Hue HDMI Sync box is an easy way to blend your movie, TV, or gaming session with your Hue lights for an immersive real-world experience that is hard to beat.
After being announced at CES 2020, Eve Systems has now opened preorders for its HomeKit-exclusive Eve Cam with units expected to start shipping June 23.
Eufy, maker of affordable DIY security kits, has said they will push back the update that will add HomeKit support until mid-July, so they may also add support for HomeKit Secure Video.
AppleInsider's new HomeKit Insider podcast series revolves around the ever-growing world of HomeKit and home automation — and it arrives with two new episodes.
Netatmo has expanded its line of HomeKit-compatible security cameras with the new Smart Outdoor Camera with Siren.
Level Lock is an innovative new smart lock that brings connected home features and security to your front door, including Apple's HomeKit, while remaining entirely hidden.
Logitech's new Circle View smart home security camera is the successor to the popular Circle 2 camera and is exclusively a HomeKit Secure Video device with a refined look and simple setup.
After a lengthy delay, Brilliant has finally come through with HomeKit support for its smart home controller. While it isn't cheap, it more than justifies its existence with features and user convenience.
The Amazon-owned Eero HomeKit router system is now available to purchase directly through Apple's online store, though units there are not expected to ship until mid-June.
After being announced at CES 2020, the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock is now available to order. The updated design is a significantly smaller form factor as well as integrating Wi-Fi directly, as the name suggests.
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