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On this week’s episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts talk about a new Matter over Thread smart lock for the EU, Matter-enabled vacuums, and much more. HomeKit Insider The fourth generation Nuki has launched, this time with Matter over Thread. Available for users in the EU and the UK, this lock will work with Apple Home and other smart home platforms. It is the first lock to come to market that has worked with Matter over Thread out of the box. Most smart locks use Bluetoo…
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On this week’s episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, we talk about how Chamberlain’s MyQ blocks third-party API access, we discuss the best HomeKit light switches for 2023, and special guest Mikah Sargent joins the show. HomeKit Insider MyQ has had a rough time in the news cycle as of late. First the company announced it was discontinuing HomeKit support for its smart garage door opener. Soon after, Google Home support was discontinued too. Now, the company has announced it is purpo…
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Samsung’s latest addition to its portable SSD lineup is the T9 which has plenty of drop protection and newfound speed improvements — at least for some users.
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Belkin has just taken the wraps off its latest Apple-specific charging accessory, the BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 that includes both MagSafe and an Apple Watch pucks. Belkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Dock The new modern take on an iPhone charger comes in two neutral colorways -- charcoal and sand that incorporates color-matched metal into the plastic and rubber body. A metal Apple Watch charger sticks out from the back, allowing the watch to lie flat. Notably, it also supports fast charging o…
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On this week’s episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts go through the new update to Matter and the new devices coming to Apple Home, check out a TV in a briefcase, and more smart home news. HomeKit Insider Last week, the CSA released version 1.2 of the Matter spec. This new update adds loads of new devices to Apple Home, including robotic vacuum cleaners, washing machines, and more. We still have to wait for both devices manufacturers and Apple to add support, but once this…
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We went hands-on with your best alternatives for Apple’s discontinued leather case for your new iPhone 15. Leather case alternatives When Apple launched its latest smartphone, it also announced it would be ending its use of leather. All of Apple’s leather accessories got discontinued, from its wallets to its AirTag covers to its iPhone cases. Many users loved this case style though, so we’ve rounded up some suitable alternatives in a variety styles. Why we like Apple’s leather case…
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On this week’s episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts talk up new products from Meross, how to get your MyQ garage door back into CarPlay, and several new MagSafe chargers. HomeKit Insider Kicking off the episode, MyQ returns to CarPlay -- with a catch. After discontinuing its dedicated HomeKit hub, MyQ has a new way to work for smart home users. Anyone with a Honda or Acura CarPlay vehicle can use a connected app to bring their MyQ garage door into CarPlay. It isn’t as se…
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On Thursday, Nanoleaf expanded its Essentials portfolio with the addition of two new bulbs, as well as a portable lamp designed in conjunction with Umbra. Nanoleaf has new lights Nanoleaf’s Essentials line is a set of affordable, Matter-compatible accessories that will support all major smart home brands including Apple HomeKit, Samsung Smartthings, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa. The two new bulbs Nanoleaf is announcing are a recessed downlight and compact GU10. Both support full colo…
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The new iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have the most impressive cameras Apple has created to date. Here’s how you can get the most out of them to make your photos and videos look stunning. Cameras on iPhone 15 Pro Max Between updates with iOS and enhancements to the hardware, Apple’s stock Camera app gets more powerful every year. Here is your definitive guide to the camera app. Subscribe to AppleInsider on YouTube{”@context”:“https://schema.org/”,”@type”:“VideoObject”,“name”:“Ho…
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On this week’s episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts talk up the iPhone 15, check out the Sonos Move 2, and cover plenty of smart home news. HomeKit Insider We kick off the new show going hands-on with our new iPhone 15 units, discussing which models and colors we picked up. Our discussion includes testing out the new Thread radio and how it works in your smart home. After the new phone talk, we get into this week’s HomeKit news. Yale is out with new new locks, one with a…
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Some of the new Hermes bands have followed Apple’s lead in removing leather and come in several new styles to complement the Apple Watch.
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