Andrew O'Hara
Appears in 215 Episodes
Motion Sensors, HomeKit Buttons and Listener Questions
We dive into motion sensor brands and automations, highlight HomeKit buttons, advise on HomeKit ceiling fans, and answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit ques...
Shortcuts 101, Home Wallpapers, WristControl and Listener Questions
We run down all the options for triggering and setting up Home automations in the iOS Shortcuts app, Andrew has a new project, we highlight the WristControl app, custo...
HomeKit at CES 2021, Arlo Doorbell, and Sense
We cover many of the new HomeKit devices from CES 2021, Arlo adds HomeKit video to its doorbell, we give an introduction to Sense and answer listener questions. Send...
CES 2021 Preview and HomePod Shortcuts
We preview some of the devices launching this year at CES, go in-depth with HomePod grouping and Shortcuts and answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questio...
HomePod and Shortcuts Tips, Homerun Complications, Level Lock, and Listener Questions
Eve adds Thread network feature to its app, HomePod mini now works with 18W adapters, HomeRun watch complications, Shortcuts and HomePod tips and we answer listener qu...
2020 HomeKit Picks of the Year
Leaked products from Hue, Netatmo Doorbell launches in the US, we answers a listener question and our hosts list their top HomeKit picks from 2020! Send us your HomeK...
Eve App for Mac, Logitech Doorbell Cam Review and Listener Questions
iOS 14.4 beta brings U1 features to HomePod mini, Eve releases their app for macOS, Andrew reviews the Logitech Circle View Doorbell camera and we answer listener ques...
Special Interview with Molekule CEO Jaya Rao
Logitech released its first HomeKit Secure Video doorbell, the Circle View and we have a special interview with Molekule Co-Founder and CEO, Jaya Rao. We discuss the n...
HomeKit Holiday Gift Guide, Scenecuts, WeMo Outdoor Plug, and new HSV cameras
Lots of HomeKit news and new products, WeMo outdoor plug, Scenecuts for Mac, turntable and AirPlay update, and our 2020 Holiday gift guide! Send us your HomeKit quest...
HomePod mini review, Yale cabinet lock, and SwitchBot Giveaway
Our HomePod minis are in hand and we review everything, from setup and sound quality, to the U1 chip and HomeKit features. We discuss the Yale cabinet lock, IntelliDas...
New Level Lock products, AirPlay comes to Roku, and Nanoleaf Essentials review
Tons of HomeKit news this week with product releases from QingPing, Aqara, and Level Lock. Thread comes to Eve and Nanoleaf products, Andrew reviews the new Nanoleaf E...
New Aqara Switch, What Is ‘Thread’, and User Questions
This week saw Aqara release a new rotary dimmer switch and Stephen picked up the Meross power strip to test. Andrew spends some time explaining how HomeKit Adaptive Li...
New Linksys Velop, Adaptive Lighting for Eve, and Vivint with Homebridge
Linksys released a more affordable Wi-Fi 6 router, Eve brings adaptive lighting to its light strip, a Homebridge update includes more Vivint security devices, and we a...
Molekule Air Mini+, Abode Outdoor Camera, Brilliant Panels and Listener Questions
Molekule updates its Air Mini+ to include HomeKit, Brilliant smart panels are now available on Amazon, Abode launches a new outdoor camera, we follow up on using Switc...
HomePod mini, Intercom features, and New Nanoleaf Shapes
Our hosts go through some of the announcements from Apple’s iPhone event, including MagSafe and what they pre-ordered. Then go in-depth on the HomePod mini, the new In...
New Arlo Cameras, Switchbot Hub Mini, Aqara Water Leak Sensor Alert and Listener Questions
Arlo releases new wireless cameras, Vizio launches new HomeKit-enabled TVs, we test the Switchbot Hub Mini, Stephen has a real-life water leak story, Andrew reviews th...
Yale Smart Delivery Box, Switchbot, Hue Lightstrip and AI studio update
Yale launches their HomeKit Smart Delivery Box, small changes come to iOS 14.2, Stephen describes his Switchbot experience, Andrew has the Hue gradient lightstrip, we ...
Linksys Brings HomeKit to Velop Routers and Interview with Matthew Keasler
After some follow-up on Lutron blinds and HomeKit, we cover the meross HomeKit power strip, Senic outdoor Hue switch, Netatmo HomeKit doorbell camera, and Linksys upda...
Arlo Wireless Doorbell Cam, ‘Time Flies Event’, and Project Updates
Our hosts discuss the announcements from Apple’s ‘Time Flies’ event, iOS 14 updates, Andrew’s studio updates, Stephen’s outdoor camera project, and we answer listener ...
Aqara G2H Cam, Playing Video Files on Apple TV, and More
LG backpedals on its backpedal over HomeKit, August and Hue announce a new integration, meross launches a new smart garage door sensor, we review the Aqaba G2H HomeKit...
LIFX Clean, New Philips Hue Products, Yale Cabinet Lock and more
LIFX launches a new antibacterial smart bulb, Yale announces pricing and availability for their door and cabinet locks, LG back pedals on HomeKit for pre-2019 TV’s, Hu...
Eufy Smart Drop, Level Lock Touch, and HomeKit App Updates
Eufy announces a Kickstarter for its new outdoor delivery protection safe, Level Lock releases its touch-sensitive lock, Yardian has a HomeKit enabled sprinkler contro...
August Keypad Review, Air Purifier Follow-Up and Listener Questions
We review the August Keypad, VOCOlinc announces their HomeKit smart humidifier, new home apps, and we answer listener questions! Send us your HomeKit questions and re...
VOCOlinc Air Purifier Review, Onvis C3 Camera and Listener Questions
Andrew reviews the new VOCOlinc HomeKit enabled air purifier, Onvis launches a HomeKit Secure Video camera, and we answer listener questions and feedback! Send us you...
Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Cam, Yobi 3 Doorbell, and Wemo Mini Plug Review
Aqara backtracks on HomeKit-only support, Arlo Pro 3 floodlight camera gets HomeKit support, Yobi B3 is a new HomeKit doorbell camera with no video recording, Andrew r...
New Wemo Plug, Updated Eve Aqua Features and Intro to Homebridge
Wemo launches a new, smaller smart plug, one of our listeners builds a HomeKit compatible trip wire, Eve updates its app and brings forecast triggers to Eve Aqua, and ...
Eufy 2K Indoor Cam, HomeKit Wi-Fi vs Bluetooth and Listener Questions
We have a Eufy 2K Indoor Cam on-hand and discuss the setup, including the HomeKit firmware update. Andrew discovers a Wi-Fi vs. Bluetooth connectivity issue with Augus...
Eve Cam, August Wi-Fi and VOCOlinc Reviews Plus New Product Announcements
EufyCam sends a firmware update to add HomeKit Secure Video, Wink makes its subscription mandatory, Arlo 2 launches, plus we have official reviews of the Eve Cam, Augu...
William Gallagher's HomeKit Home, User Questions, & Eve Cam Winner
Andrew O'Hara and William Gahllager hangout for this extra-long episode while Stephen Robles is away to talk about William's smart home setup, answer some user questio...
HomeKit Video Tips, HomePass App, and WWDC Follow-Up
After some follow up with Aqara light switches, Logitech Circle View tips, and a look at the HomePass app, our hosts discuss a hands-on with new iOS 14 and HomeKit Sec...