Andrew O'Hara
Appears in 232 Episodes
Hue Doorbell Leaks, Matter 1.5 Rumors, & the First Matter Smoke Detector
On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider, more device types are rumored to be included with Matter 1.5 this spring, Hue's upcoming doorbell has leaked inside of its ap...
HomePod Mini 2 Rumor Roundup, Nanoleaf Monitor Lights, & Cameras in Matter 1.5
On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider, we get into all the latest rumors for HomePod mini 2 and HomePod 3. We also talk about evidence pointing to cameras in Matter...
Evolution of the Smart Kitchen, Sonos Kills Streaming Box, & Testing Vacuums in the Home App
On this week's new episode of HomeKit Insider, founder and CEO of Ome Kitchen, Akshita Iyer, joins to talk through this week's news such as the delay of next-gen Siri,...
More New Matter Devices, Siri Delays, & Trimmable Smart Shades
On this episode of HomeKit Insider, we dive into more of this week's smart home news including more Amazon hardware arriving this fall, a leaked sensor from Ikea, more...
Interview with Twelve South Co-Founder Andrew Green, Eve Dimmer, & Amazon Alexa Plus!
This special episode of HomeKit Insider was recorded on-site at the Twelve South headquarters in Charleston where your host interviews the Twelve South co-founder Andr...
Robot Vacuums in iOS 18.4, Aqara G5 Pro Camera, & New Lower Nanoleaf Prices
On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider, we tackle the first beta of iOS 18.4, including robotic vacuum support and all the intricacies that come with it. We also go ...
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 ...
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 Am...
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 outsi...
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, Matte...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 m...
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 cust...
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...
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...
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 smar...
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 hom...
tvOS 18.1 Gets New Watch List, Apple's Secret Thread Radios, & More New Smart Home Devices Launch
This week on HomeKit Insider, your hosts talk about Apple's secret Thread radios that are once more showing up in new products, tvOS 18 adds a new Watch List, and more...
Kwikset Halo Select, iPhone StandBy Dock, Eero Outdoor Wi-Fi, & Govee Matter Ice Maker
This week on HomeKit Insider, your hosts talk about the new Kwikset Halo Select with Matter over Thread, Eero's new outdoor Wi-Fi 7 mesh router, a viral iPhone StandBy...
Sonos Arc Ultra, Car Key Expands, & Shortcut Automations with Clicks Keyboard
This week on HomeKit Insider, Jeff Gadway from Clicks joins to talk about this week's news including the launch of the Sonos Arc Ultra & Sub 4, the upcoming expansion ...
Google TV Streamer Compare, Robovac Hacks, & iOS 18.1 Looms
This week on HomeKit Insider, we cover the case of the cursing robovacs, talk about the release of iOS 18.1 and some lingering issues, plus compare the Google TV Strea...
Samsung Adds Matter 1.3, Aqara U300 Smart Lock, eufy S3 Pro Cam, & More
This week on HomeKit Insider, we talk about Sonos's new pledge to quality, Aqara's new U300 smart lever lock with Home Key, and Matter 1.3 arriving on both Samsung Sma...
ADT CTO Gilles Drieu Joins, Apple Smart Display Details, Ome Knob, & More Smart Home News
This week on HomeKit Insider, Chief Technology Officer for ADT, Gilles Drieu, joins to add his view on the news from the week before pivoting to talk about what's new ...
UWB Lock, Sonos Rumors, Matter Ice Maker, & Thread with iOS 18 Update!
This week on HomeKit Insider, your hosts talks about several new products such as our first ultra Wideband lock, new Find My trackers, an ice maker that works with Mat...
Nanoleaf CEO Gimmy Chu Joins to Talk New Devices, Thread, & More Smart Home News!
This week on HomeKit Insider, the CEO of Nanoleaf, Gimmy Chu, drops by to talk through the week's news and new products before getting into the company's latest releas...
All the New Smart Home Gear from IFA 2024
This week on HomeKit Insider, we go through all the biggest smart home announcements out of IFA 2024 in Berlin. There's a ton of new Apple Home and Matter accessories,...
New Devices Ahead of IFA, Hands on with Nomad Qi2 Stand, & Apple Abandons HAP for Matter
This week on HomeKit Insider, your hosts talks about several new products that have launched ahead of IFA including new Qi2 chargers, a new unique HomeKit hub, and a s...
Nest Learning Thermostat 4 Review, Chromecast in Hotels, & More
This week on HomeKit Insider, your hosts talks about a recent hotel stay and the abysmal Chromecast experience, answers a few listener questions on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, and r...