iOS 16.1 AirPlay & HomeKit changes, Yale Assure 2, Smartmi humidifier
On the latest episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, your hosts discuss the new Yale Assure Lock 2, Smartmi's unique humidifier, discuss the iOS 16.1 beta and how it applies to Homekit users, and more recent smart home news.HomeKit InsiderThe Yale A.....»»
14-inch M3/Pro MacBook Pros from $1,449, 50% off Eve HomeKit gear, more
All of Thursday’s best deals come headlined by Apple’s latest 14-inch M3/Pro MacBook Pros, which now start from $1,449. There’s up to $250 in savings, with Eve’s Room HomeKit air quality monitor dropping lower than ever before at $50 – 50%.....»»
AirPlay-compatible TVs rolling out to hotels starting "later this spring"
LG has confirmed that customers should see AirPlay-compatible TVs in select hotels sometime in the spring.AirPlay in hotelsApple released iOS 17.3 with the AirPlay in hotels feature in January, but hotels have to have a compatible TV to use the featu.....»»
Eve Energy Outlet shipping, smart faucets, and Vision Pro apps on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of HomeKit Insider, your hosts discuss the launch of Eve Energy outlet, smart faucets, and also answer a listener's question about retrofitting smart blinds.HomeKit Insider PodcastOne of the holes in the Apple Vision Pro ecosystem at.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Onvis Smart Motion Sensor automates your house based on motion with temperature tracking
is up there as one of the most reliable HomeKit vendors around. They make quality products and are typically among the first to use new technology like Thread. I recently picked up the new to automate some of our living room lights while tracking t.....»»
Save $50 on this Yale smart lock with fingerprint access today
With the Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch, use your fingerprint, keypad combination, or physical key to unlock your door. The smart lock is down to $230 from Best Buy......»»
Amazon bails on Roomba, homeOS possibilities, & more smart home news on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts dive into Amazon's failed Roomba acquisition, SwitchBot's new hub, and what homeOS could be used for.HomeKit Insider PodcastAfter months of regulator inquisition, Amazon has forgone its lates.....»»
How to connect your iPhone or iPad to a Samsung TV
Looking to share content from your iPhone to your Samsung TV? Here's how to share videos, photos, music, and more to your TV with AirPlay 2 and other methods......»»
HomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot curtains gain Matter support and now work with HomeKit
is a unique smart home vendor that has made various pretty amazing products over the years. The SwitchBot Button pusher is a prime example of a relatively uncommon item with no alternative from another vendor. What powers the SwitchBot experience is.....»»
Abode debuts new smart lock with a retrofit design, but HomeKit support is missing
Popular smart home is venturing into the smart lock business for the first time. The new Abode Lock features a retrofit design that the company says works with any latch-style deadbolt and doesn’t require any changes to the door hardware itself......»»
New Hue lights, Qi2 devices, and Apple Vision Pro home potential on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, we talk about smart home possibilities for Vision Pro, Philips Hue's new lights, & check out some Qi2 chargers.HomeKit Insider PodcastBefore we get into the news, your hosts can't help but talk about Ap.....»»
Ozone-related deaths projected to rise without stricter climate controls
An international study led by scientists at the Yale School of Public Health warns that ozone-related deaths will rise significantly in many parts of the world over the next two decades unless current climate and air quality regulations are strengthe.....»»
Apple releases iOS 17.3 with Stolen Device Protection, Unity wallpaper, collaborative playlists, more
Apple has released a new iPhone software update that includes the 2024 Black Unity wallpaper, collaborative Apple Music playlists, Stolen Device Protection, AirPlay for hotel TVs, and more. The latest version, iOS 17.3, also includes AppleCare and wa.....»»
Best smart lock deals: Save on Yale, Wyze, August, and more
Protect your smart home while also making it more convenient for your family by taking advantage of any of the smart lock deals that we've rounded up here......»»
Thread Group stops by, where are HomeKit routers & more CES news on HomeKit Insider
On this episode, Johnathan Hui and Sujata Neidig join the HomeKit Insider podcast from the Thread Group to break down the latest news and talk about changes to Thread networking.HomeKit Insider PodcastDespite the avalanche stemming from CES, there wa.....»»
EufyCam 2C review: Great outdoor HomeKit camera that needs a partner
The EufyCam 2C allows you to monitor what's happening outside in high quality, but unless you have Eufy's HomeBase 2, it won't work with HomeKit or operate independently.EufyCam 2C review: Camera mounted and runningOutdoor cameras are great to instal.....»»
Apple updates Vision Pro tech specs to correct video mirroring AirPlay quality
Apple revealed Vision Pro tech specs today as pre-orders went live in the United States. One specification appears to have been published with an error, however, as the tech specs page has changed since this morning. more….....»»
Apple cuts back AirPlay streaming resolution from Apple Vision Pro"s displays
Hours after tech specs declared that Apple Vision Pro could stream video to an iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV in 1080p, the tech specs have been revised downward.Apple's AirPlay from iPhone to Apple TVApple added the ability to select an iPhone or iPad as.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Yeelight delivers a slick lamp with an included HomeKit bulb
Yeelight is an underrated HomeKit vendor. They make a wealth of products for an extremely fair price. The company’s bulbs avoid the dreaded ‘No Response’ that many HomeKit vendors also end up with. This that’s perfect for a bedroom and consis.....»»
KEF"s new LSX II LT Wireless HiFi speakers have AirPlay and are more affordable
Audio purveyor Kef launched its latest HiFi speakers this week by introducing a more affordable version of its popular LSX lineup of AirPlay-connected speakers.The new Kef LSX II LT is more affordable and supports AirPlayThe new LSX II LT Wireless Hi.....»»
iOS 17.3 delivers delayed hotel TV AirPlay feature for iPhone
Remember Apple’s promised iOS 17 feature for using AirPlay from an iPhone directly to a hotel TV? Yeah, that snuck in to the iOS 17.3 release cycle, fulfilling the feature list announced at WWDC 2023 last June. more….....»»