New HomeKit light switches from Brilliant, Hue launching brighter bulbs and new styles, KEF releases new AirPlay 2 speakers, and we discuss more contact and motion sensor automations.
Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles. Find us in your favorite podc ... Show More
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Public Beta of tvOS 27, Thread Humidifier, & Smart Home Wi-Fi with Plume CPO Alan Coleman
In this episode, Andrew talks with Alan Coleman, CPO at Plume, about how the company is moving beyond Wi-Fi management to improve the overall connected-home experience. They cover smart home reliability, AI-powered troubleshooting, cybersecurity, and why open standards like Threa ... Show More
52m 56s
Jul 13
Channel Master Pro Floodlight Review & Listener Question Roundup!
In this episode, Andrew dives into an exclusive hands-on review of the Channel Master Pro Floodlight, highlighting its innovative use of coaxial power and the unmatched reliability that makes it a favorite among pros. We’ll compare it with Govee's 3,000-lumen solution, exploring ... Show More
47m 43s
Jul 6
Dueling Ceiling Lights, Eve Giveaway, & AI e-Ink Art Frame Review
Dive into this episode where we have a giveaway from Eve to celebrate the World Cup. We also explore the latest in smart home tech, including exciting product launches from Third Reality, Zemismart, Nanoleaf, and Switchbot. Find out how these innovations can enhance your living s ... Show More
37m 53s
Jun 2015
Hey Alexa, Tell Me What's Going On In the Smart Home
This week's podcast features Cameron Robertson, CEO of smart lock maker Lockitron. Mike and Cameron catch up on the smart home news, including: -Amazon Echo becoming available for all -Astro's smart lighting for apartment dwellers -Roost's smart Wi-Fi battery for smoke alarms -Fr ... Show More
48m 4s
Sep 2024
572: Fight, Fight, Fight!
Our view on Instagram's new "Teen Accounts" and their direction, thoughts on Qi2, charging speeds, and MagSafe, our favorite new feature in Apple's latest platform updates, and the update we like least or will need time to adapt to.
29m 44s
Jun 2021
iPad mini 6, Beats Studio Buds, and iPad as a Pro Device
<p>New leaks of a redesigned "iPad mini 6" and "Apple Watch Series 7", Beats Studio Buds launch, Apple Podcast Subscriptions are live, and we discuss our hopes for iPad Pro. </p>
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1h 4m
Apr 2021
Apple's New Purple iPhone 12, iPad Pro, iMac and AirTags (22.04.21)
Apple launched a range of products, including its long-awaited AirTag to track and find missing items. In this episode, we discuss the features of these new gadgets. We also talk about a new Instagram feature that can help us filter out abusive DMs automatically and Samsung launc ... Show More
26m 54s
Sep 2020
Apple Watch Series 6 review, October ‘iPhone 12’ event, and iOS 14 tips and tricks
<p>We review the new Apple Watch Series 6, discuss Solo Loop bands, cover the rumored October ‘iPhone 12’ event, and run down many tips and tricks for iOS 14.</p>
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50m 39s
Apr 2021
Apple Event Recap! AirTags, New iMacs, 5G iPads and Apple TV 4K! #037
<p>Recapping the latest spring Apple Event! AirTags, Apple Wallet, new iMacs and colors, 5G iPads and Apple TV 4K!</p>
41m 54s
Oct 2024
AWC 476 - May the Face Be With You
New Apple watches are here and new iPhones, we’ll talk all about them, which watch faces we got new with WatchOS 11 and which ones are now gone, rumors of next-gen HomePods, AirPods that measure your brain activity, and finding a stolen Ferrari with AirPods.
1h 35m
Jul 2021
MagSafe Battery Pack, iPad mini vs Kindle, and iPhone Water Resistance
<p>Apple releases their MagSafe Battery Pack, we compare the advantages of using iPad mini over Kindle for ebooks, and water resistance limitations for iPhone and Apple Watch.</p>
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1h 3m