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32 minutes 17 seconds

First Matter Fridge, More CES Releases, & Apple's 2025 Smart Home Roadmap
This week on a special episode of HomeKit Insider, your host walks through more lingering CES releases including the first Matter fridge. We also look at a great video on breaking down the problems with Matter, discuss GM's CarPlay issue, & walk through Apple's 2025 smart home plans.
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20 January 2025, 8:00 am
56 minutes 35 seconds

CES 2025 Smart Home Roundup with Special Guest Faith O'Hara
This week on a special episode of HomeKit Insider, we kick off the new year with more rumors, speakers coming to Matter, and round up the rumors on a new Apple TV. We wrap the episode talking about our 2025 smart home resolutions.
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Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
13 January 2025, 8:00 am
58 minutes 25 seconds

Apple TV Rumor Roundup, Matter Speakers, & 2025 Smart Home Resolutions
This week on a special episode of HomeKit Insider, we kick off the new year with more rumors, speakers coming to Matter, and round up the rumors on a new Apple TV. We wrap the episode talking about our 2025 smart home resolutions.
Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:
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Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
6 January 2025, 8:00 am
26 minutes 2 seconds

Apple Video Doorbell & 2024 Smart Home Wrapped!
This marks the final episode of HomeKit Insider for 2024. After covering new rumors of Apple's work on a smart video doorbell, your host recaps the year, marking the most popular episodes of the show, some favorite guests, and rounds up the best new products released this year.
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- Apple's video doorbell is coming
- Apple isn't working on a new router
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30 December 2024, 8:00 am
30 minutes 21 seconds

Apple's Smart Home Plans, iOS 18.3 Changes, & xBloom Smart Coffee Maker
This week on a special episode of HomeKit Insider, we wind down the year with even more Apple smart home rumors, new features coming in iOS and tvOS 18.3, and review the excellent xBloom smart coffee maker.
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23 December 2024, 8:00 am
48 minutes 18 seconds

iOS 18.2 Released, New Aqara Gear Leaks, & Apple Readies Custom Chips for Smart Home Devices
This week on a special episode of HomeKit Insider, Wes Hilliard joins to talk in-depth on the latest Apple rumors, including the company's in-house development of custom wireless chips to use for smart home devices. We also talk about several Aqara leaks ahead of CES.
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16 December 2024, 8:00 am
1 hour 2 minutes

Apple Smart Display Delayed, Level Bolt Update, & CES 2025 Preview
This week on a special episode of HomeKit Insider, Dan Turk from Max Borges joins to talk about the news for the week including the delay of Apple's upcoming smart display, Level's update to the Bolt lock, and more news for the week. We also get into a preview for CES 2025.
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Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
9 December 2024, 9:00 am
37 minutes 1 second

Must-Have HomeKit App Gets Updated, More Matter Devices Launch, & My Go-To Travel Charger
On this holiday-week episode of HomeKit Insider, your host goes through a surprising amount of news for the week, including multiple new Matter products and two leaked products yet to be announced. We also go through a new home project for the holidays and test out the Nimble portable 3-in-1 charger.
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Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
2 December 2024, 8:00 am
56 minutes 21 seconds

CSA President & CEO Tobin Richardson Joins for Matter Discussion After 1.4 Launch
This week on a special episode of HomeKit Insider, the President & CEO of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, Tobin Richardson, joins to walk through the news for the week before getting into a deep discussion on the current state of Matter. the new 1.4 release, and where the future is headed.
Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:
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Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
25 November 2024, 8:00 am
52 minutes 4 seconds

Apple Readies Security Camera & Smart Display for 2025
This week on HomeKit Insider, we break down the latest rumors on Apple's smart home plans including a new info on its smart home control panel and an ultra-secure smart home camera. Plus, the latest in smart home news from Nuki, Level, Aqara, and more.
Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:
Sponsored by:
- Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekit
HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel
- Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.
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Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
18 November 2024, 8:00 am
22 minutes 22 seconds

Matter 1.4 Announced with New Devices, Multi-Ecosystem Improvements, & More!
This week on HomeKit Insider, your hosts talk about the launch of Matter 1.4 which includes a ton of new accessory types, a massive improvement for multi-ecosystem homes, & much more.
Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:
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Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
11 November 2024, 8:00 am
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