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59 minutes 50 seconds

Apple Smart Display Update, Netflix in Apple TV App, & Roborock Saros 10 VS 10R
On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider we roundup the latest rumors on Apple's smart display launch window, Aqara's latest releases, whether Netflix is working with the Apple TV app, and compare the Roborock Saros S10 and the Saros S10R.
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17 February 2025, 8:00 am
53 minutes 1 second

Sonos Streaming Box, Amazon Event Preview, & Matter to Solve Wi-Fi with Jennifer Tuohy
This week on a special episode of HomeKit Insider, Jennifer Tuohy stops by from The Verge to round up the news for the week. That includes a preview of the upcoming Amazon presser, new long-range smart locks, Sonos streaming box details leak, & how the CSA plans to fix smart home Wi-Fi.
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10 February 2025, 8:00 am
54 minutes 14 seconds

AirTag 2 Rumors, Matter Ice Maker, & Logitech's Business Presence Sensor
On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider your hosts talk about the latest smart home releases, Apple's latest iOS update, and some smart home tech being deployed outside the smart home. We also go into the latest rumors on AirTag 2 and revisit whether or not it makes sense to upgrade to Matter quite yet.
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3 February 2025, 8:00 am
54 minutes 6 seconds

Should You Upgrade to Matter, Apple Home Security Systems, & Tonie Box Kid's Speaker Review
On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider, there is a lot of news to talk about. We talk about the latest rumor on Apple's smart display, Aqara's big EU launches, Matter-over-Ethernet smart shades, and more before reviewing the Tonie Box kid's speaker and discussing whether or not it's worth it to upgrade to Matter.
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27 January 2025, 8:00 am
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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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.
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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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9 December 2024, 9:00 am
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