Andrew O'Hara
Appears in 236 Episodes
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...
WWDC 2020 HomeKit Special
Vocolinc has new contact sensors available, eero HomeKit-enabled routers now available in Apple Stores, the Eve Cam is back in stock, and a new smart light strip from ...
Lutron Aurora, Home+ 4 App, and Hue vs. Trådfri Smart Lights
We learn how to pronounce Aqara, review the Lutron Aurora, Home+ 4 app, and compare the Philips Hue ecosystem to IKEA’s Trådfri smart lights. Note: The next episode o...
Eve Cam Launches, Philips Hue Project and Arlo HomeKit Integration
Eve Cam is out for preorder, Eufy delays their HomeKit camera, 1Home integrates the legacy KNX home accessories, Stephen reviews his first experience with Phillips Hue...
Level Lock Review, Hue HDMI Sync Box, and Adding HomeKit to the Logitech Harmony Hub
Join us for the latest HomeKit news and latest releases, Stephen describes his recent project of connecting a Logitech Harmony Hub to HomeKit, and Andrew compares the ...
Logitech View and Brilliant Review, Aqara Light Switch Project
Welcome to a new show from AppleInsider: HomeKit Insider! Tune in every week for the latest HomeKit products, reviews, tips and tutorials, and hear about our latest Ho...