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.....»»
Deals: M2 iPad Air Magic Keyboard $170 off, 1TB MacBook Pro up to $450 off, Bose AirPlay Smart Soundbar, and more
Your Friday 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready to go with deals on Apple’s Magic Keyboard for your new M2 iPad Air, the 1TB MacBook Pro, headphones, AirPlay sound bars, and more. You can now score Apple’s Magic Keyboard for the new M2 iPad Air sta.....»»
Astronomers find galaxies in denser environments are as much as 25% larger than those in less dense regions
A team of astronomers using a Yale supercomputer have determined for the first time that galaxies in denser environments are as much as 25% larger than their counterparts in less dense regions of the universe......»»
Nest now supports Apple Home, Aqara"s FP1E presence sensor launches, & more on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we break down the news from Google's special event, the launch of the Aqara FP1E presence sensor, and more smart home news.HomeKit Insider PodcastThis week our guest host is Shane Whatley. He's a growin.....»»
Apple"s Adaptive Lighting support spreads to Matter smart lights
Matter smart lights will start to work with Apple's Adaptive Lighting feature of the Home app, with Nanoleaf hardware among the first to support it.HomeKit can control smart bulbs.Adaptive Lighting is a HomeKit feature that allows for smart bulbs and.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Aqara releases new FP1E Presence Sensor with Matter and HomeKit support
Presence sensors are very useful tools for smart homes. They allow you to trigger scenes and automate without needing a device in hand or pre-plan for automatic automation timing. Today, is releasing its new FP1E presence sensor. Read on to learn mo.....»»
Google"s new Nest Learning Thermostat works with HomeKit through Matter
Google has announced a sleek fourth version of its Nest Learning Thermostat, alongside a Nest Temperature Sensor, and since they support Matter, both can work with Apple HomeKit.A larger display also comes with options for showing the time as well as.....»»
Brian Tong joins HomeKit Insider to talk smarthome, Apple Intelligence & more
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, Brian Tong swings by to talk about the latest news for the week including Apple Intelligence, Logitech's walk-back, and a new affordable presence sensor.HomeKit Insider PodcastBrian Tong is a frequent f.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: meross smart plug delivers almost everything you’d want in a HomeKit smart plug
Smart plugs are the gateway drug for HomeKit. They’re low-cost and easy to install, and you can get many benefits from them. There are dozens upon dozens of options on where to start, though. The smart plug delivers almost everything you’d want.....»»
Upgrading to a smart lock? Don’t miss this Best Buy sale
Yale is one of our favorite smart lock brands, and today, you’ll save $40 on the Yale Assure Lock 2 when you purchase through Best Buy......»»
Logitech swears it’s not discontinuing its HomeKit camera and doorbell products
In an interview on the Decoder podcast this week, Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber sent HomeKit fans into a frenzy when she said the company’s Circle View products were “pretty much gone.” As it turns out, that’s not the case, but the future of.....»»
Wiim Ultra review: spectacular streamer
Wiim's new flagship streamer is stunning to look at and listen to. Only its lack of AirPlay keeps it from perfection......»»
Words like "this" and "that" act as attention tools across languages, research shows
Words like 'this' and 'that' or 'here' and 'there' occur in all languages. In a study published in PNAS, researchers from Yale University and the Max Planck Institute of Psycholinguistics (MPI) in Nijmegen show that such 'demonstrative' words are use.....»»
Leaked Google devices, Roomba adds Matter, & more on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, new Google devices leak for the smart home, we answer a pair of listener questions, and Sonos issues update on its app.HomeKit Insider PodcastGoogle is hosting an event in August but we may already know.....»»
What shapes a virus"s pandemic potential? SARS-CoV-2 relatives yield clues
Two of the closest known relatives to SARS-CoV-2—a pair of bat coronaviruses discovered by researchers in Laos—may transmit poorly in people despite being genetically similar to the COVID-19-causing virus, a new Yale study reveals......»»
HomeKit Weekly: Smartmi E1 is the best-looking HomeKit air purifier on the market
Air purifiers are one of my favorite HomeKit accessories. Even though I live in an area with pretty decent air quality, I keep them running around our home to clean up the air for my family. I recently picked up the new Smartmi E1, the best-looking H.....»»
The current Wiim Ultra will never get Apple AirPlay
Wiim's new flagship streaming music player wasn't AirPlay certified at launch, and now we know it never will be......»»
Best smart lock deals: Save on Yale, Philips, 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......»»
Hands on with tvOS 18 beta, MagSafe travel chargers, & new HomePod on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we hit the latest drops in the smart home space, including new sensors and an updated HomePod as well as cover the changes in tvOS 18.HomeKit Insider PodcastThis week was full of smart home news and sev.....»»
Need AirPlay? Hold off on the Wiim Ultra for now
Apple's popular wireless streaming protocol is a no-show on Wiim's flagship music streamer, at least for now......»»
HomeKit Weekly: My favorite smart home devices to automate your summer
Summer is in full swing here in the United States, but my traveling is over for the summer. I spent the week before Memorial Day in Lisbon, Portugal, the week after Memorial Day near the Gulf of Mexico, and a few days in early June in Las Vegas for C.....»»