Andrew O'Hara
Appears in 215 Episodes
Yale Lock Gets Matter, Final Cut for iPad, tvOS and Max Quirks
Several devices gain Matter support, Final Cut for iPad is out and your hosts discuss some shortcomings, HBO Max is now Max, and we test the new Eve Flare with thread!...
Eve Flare with Thread, Netatmo Smart AC Controller, and Deebot X1 Omni
InvisOutlet announces a smart outlet with motion and air quality sensing, Eve's Flare upgraded with Thread, Amazon's four new Echo devices, smart bird feeder, and Ecov...
State of Matter and Google Home for iPhone with Jennifer Tuohy
Special guest Jennifer Tuohy joins your host for a discussion on the current state of Matter and home controllers, what it means for HomeKit users, and Google’s redesi...
Amazon Enables iOS Setup and Matter Support, CarPlay Devices, Remootio for Garage and Gates
In this episode, we discuss Amazon's latest update, which includes iOS setup and Thread support for Matter devices. We also look at Remootio's new HomeKit compatible g...
Aqara F2 Occupancy Sensor Review, Leviton Switch Updates, What’s the Matter with Matter
We review the Aqara F2 Presence Sensor, the only HomeKit occupancy sensor, and discuss Leviton switch updates. We also explore Matter's glitches on HomeKit devices and...
HomePod Recognizes Smoke Alarms, Nest Thermostat Gains Matter, Aqara Presence Sensor Launches
Apple's latest HomePod software update that enables the device's smoke alarm recognition capabilities, Nest's forthcoming Matter compatibility, and we discuss the US l...
HBO Becomes Max Streaming, Cleaning AirPods, and Netatmo Weather Station
In this episode, we highlight the latest tech products making their way into the market including a tool for safely cleaning your AirPods, the new Max streamer, the Em...
Aqara G4 Bug Fixes, Roborock S8 Pro Ultra, Eve Aqua and SwitchBot Hub 2
Aqara video doorbell G4 is updated to fix bugs, Roborock S8 Pro follow-up, hands-on with Eve Aqua spigot, SwitchBot hub 2 with Matter support, and more.Send us your Ho...
Sonos Era 300 In-Depth Review, Eve Matter Devices, Home Widget and Home+ Updates
WWDC 2023 is announced and discuss some wishlist items for HomeKit, Eve is shipping and updates their devices with Matter, Hue delays it’s Matter rollout, your hosts r...
Aqara G4 Doorbell Review, Sonos Era 300, and Tesla Wireless Charger
Big show as we review the Aqara G4, the first battery-powered, HSV video doorbell, Andrew has the Era 300 and Era 100 in-hand, plus Tesla’s wireless charger, Ecovac la...
Belkin Backpedals on Matter, MagSafe Wallets with Find My, and Building a Smart Home
Chipolo Card with Find My now available at Apple Stores, Belkin announces there will be no Matter support for their Thread devices, we cover the best MagSafe wallets w...
Sonos Unveils Era Speakers, Ring Battery Doorbell, and Smart Baby Tech
Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles or email us here. Find...
Smartmi Rainforest Humidifier, WiiM Pro AirPlay 2 Receiver, Updated Hubitat C-8
We review the new rainforest humidifier from Smartmi, WiiM Pro launches bringing AirPlay 2 to physical speakers, Sony launches new TVs with HomeKit, Yarbo is a robot f...
New Aqara Devices, iOS 16.4 Home Features, Z-Wave Hubs for HomeKit
Special guest Shane Whatley joins us to discuss new Aqara products and occupancy sensors, iOS 16.4 brings back the Home architecture upgrade plus new Shortcuts for Int...
Apple Home vs. HomeKit, iOS 16.3.1 Bug Fixes, Robotic Lawn Mowers
Your hosts debate the state of HomeKit terminology, some noticeable bug fixes came with iOS 16.3.1, Ikea has a new Matter-enabled air quality monitor, smart TV buying ...
HomePod 2023 Review, Sonos Era Speakers Coming Soon, Narwal Freo and SwitchBot Blind Tilt
LG updates their webOS TVs with Apple services, Aqara begins M2 hub Matter rollout, HomeKit architecture update coming with iOS 16.4, plus we review the new HomePods, ...
Hue Portable Lamp, Matter Smart Plugs, and Water Shutoff Valves
Samsung’s SmartThings iOS app now supports Matter devices, Hue launches a new portable table lamp, Anker confesses Eufy cameras were never encrypted, and your hosts di...
HomeKit Features in iOS 16.3, Hand-On with M2 Macs, tvOS 16.3
iOS 16.3 has some quirks, HomeKit architecture is still missing, hidden settings for Apple TV Up Next, and searching for the best HomeKit plug.
New HomePod, iOS 16.3 Activates HomePod mini Sensors, Yale Safe Review
HomePod returns with audio improvements and new smart home features, iOS 16.3 activates the humidity and temperature sensors on HomePod mini, your hosts roundup more d...
Yale HomeKit Safe Hands-On, Find My Devices from CES, and Roborock S8 Pro Ultra
Yale launches a new smart safe with HomeKit, we cover multiple Find My devices announced at CES, Hunter Douglas shades come with a tax credit, Roborock shows off the n...
Matter and HomeKit at CES 2023, Nanoleaf 4D TV, Aqara HSV Video Doorbell, and More
CES is in full swing and we cover all the HomeKit and Matter products, including Govee and Nanoleaf with TV sync lights, Aqara previews several new products including ...
Apple Backpedals on Home Architecture, Alexa Gains Matter Support, In-Wall HomeKit Relay
After numerous issues, Apple has halted the Home Architecture update making it unavailable to iOS 16.2 users, Amazon adds Matter support to numerous devices, Aqara upd...
Eve Matter Update, Dexcom G7 First-Look, Leviton Scene Controller Review
Eve updates several devices to Matter, Airversa announces a HomeKit humidifier, Andrew gets a first look at the Dexcom G7 glucose monitor, and we review the Leviton Sc...
Twinkly Wreath, Meross Table Lamp, MagSafe Chargers and Gift Ideas
Twinkly releases a HomeKit wreath for the holidays, Eufy debacle gets worse, Hunter Douglas new releases, Sonos and IKEA team up for a floor lamp, we review the Meross...
Home+ 6 App Update, Aqara T1 Pro Cube Review, Smart Home Tours
Home+ 6 app is updated with Home and Lock Screen widgets, we review the Aqara T1 Pro Cube controller, Eufy cameras discovered to be sending footage to the cloud withou...
Aqara Cube T1 Pro, Cyber Monday HomeKit Deals, Alexa is a "Colossal Failure"
Aqara updates the Cube T1 Pro with HomeKit support, Black Friday and Cyber Monday HomeKit deals, Amazon Alexa is a failed hardware product, and Controller for HomeKit ...
Signals App, Aqara Pet Feeder, Hoobs Pro, and Sequra Door Knob
Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles
New Holiday Hue Lights, Level Lock Responds, and User Questions
This news-heavy episode of HomeKit Insider covers two new smart lights from Hue and Nanoleaf, discusses Level’s response to its ability to be picked, we review the new...
Big Matter Launch and Devices, New Arlo Security System, iOS 16.2 HomeKit Architecture
Matter held a huge launch even in Amsterdam with many brands announcing updates to their products. We cover all the announcements, plus Arlo launches a new security sy...
HomeKit Overhaul in iOS 16.2, VOCOlinc Floor Lamp, Apple TV 4K Comparison
Aqara announces new vertical blinds, Ikea Dirigera hub launches Nov 1st, we review the VOCOlinc RGB floor lamp, compare Apple TV 4K models, and we host a very special ...
