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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 secure video camera, we answer listener questions about ripping Blu-Rays and playing on Apple TV, and Andrew has a surprise question for our listeners! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Links from the show August and Yale’s New Integration with Philips Hue Apple, Amazon, Google, Zigbee Alliance networking protocol on track for 2021 release meross Smart Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener Aqara G2H White IP Camera SOCKiTBOX – The Original Weatherproof Connection Box VOCOlinc Contact Sensor Aqara Door and Window Sensor Eve Door & Window Contact Sensor Plex | Play Videos Anywhere Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]

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, Hue launches new products, Stephen broke his Logitech Circle View, and we answer listener questions! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Links from the show LIFX Announces World-First Disinfecting Anti-Bacterial Smart Light Yale Linus Smart Lock Yale Smart Cabinet Lock LG reneges on AirPlay 2 and HomeKit for 2018 TVs New HomeKit Categories Hue launches multi-color light strip for TVs, updates bulbs Hue Iris Water Pressure Reducer in Action HomeKit Ceiling Fan Question Use ANY HOMEKIT Sensor to Trigger the AQARA Security System!! - YouTube Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]

Eufy announces a Kickstarter for its new outdoor delivery protection safe, Level Lock releases its touch-sensitive lock, Yardian has a HomeKit enabled sprinkler controller, we cover recent updates to HomeKit apps, and we answer listener questions! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. ‎Home+ 4 App Yardian Pro | Smart Sprinkler Controller Eufy SmartDrop Introducing Biometric Verification for August and Yale Locks Level Touch | The Smallest, Most Capable Lock Ever ‎Eve for HomeKit App ‎Quick Flick Lights App Lutron Caseta Dimmer Switch Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]

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 recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Links from the Show VOCOlinc MistFlow Smart Humidifier VOCOlinc Smart HEPA Air Purifier August Home Smart Keypad Blueair Blue Pure 121 Home Configurator App Home Flash App Abode Security System Austin Air Purifier (Physical Switch) Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]

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 your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Links from the Show ONVIS C3 HomeKit Secure Video Camera Samotech® Light Switch White Cover Philips Hue Smart Wireless Dimmer Switch Review: VOCOlinc PureFlow is the only HomeKit air purifier you need VOCOlinc Smart WiFi HEPA Air Purifier Blueair Blue Pure 121 Air Purifier Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]

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 reviews the new Wemo mini smart plug, and we go through listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Links from the Show Reddit: Aqara is not suspending Homekit-only Mode Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Cam gains support for Apple HomeKit Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera on Amazon Arlo Certified Accessory - Solar Panel Charger Yobi B3 HomeKit Enabled Smart Doorbell Netatmo Presence: Smart Outdoor Security Camera with floodlight ‎Automate Your Home - App Store Story ‎Home Flash app for HomeKit Watts 3/4 in. Water Pressure Reducing Valve Pressure Reducing Valve, Thread with Gauge Meter Wemo Smart Plug 3-Pack on Amazon Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]

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 Stephen gets started with Homebridge. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag #homekitinsider Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Links from the Show Wemo WiFi Smart Plug HomeKit Compatible Laser Trip Wire Eve app update brings smart watering schedule to Eve Aqua Eve Aqua on Amazon How to Install Homebridge on macOS Homebridge Wemo Plugin Homebridge Vivint Plugin Hoobs for Homebridge Vilros Raspberry Pi on Amazon Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]

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 August’s latest smart lock, and we give away a second Eve Cam! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Sponsored by Eve Smart Home Links from the Show eufy Security 2K Indoor Cam, HomeBase Not Required ‎HomeCam for HomeKit Eve Cam Review Get Eve Cam on Amazon August Lock with Wi-Fi Review Get the August Lock on Amazon Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]

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, August Wi-Fi smart lock, and VOCOlinc contact sensor! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Sponsored by Eve Smart Home Tap here to tweet and be entered to win an Eve Cam! HomeKit News EufyCam 2K Indoor Camera with HSV EufyCam 2 Pro 2K Indoor / Outdoor Wink enforcing subscription July 27 Arlo Ultra 2 launches at Costco Video Reviews Eve Cam Video Review August Lock Video Review Full Reviews Eve Cam Review Get Eve Cam on Amazon August Lock with Wi-Fi Review Get the August Lock on Amazon VOCOlinc Contact Sensor Review VOCOlinc Contact Sensor on Amazon Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected] By:Eve: Buy the new HomeKit Secure Video-enabled Eve Cam, along with many other HomeKit products like motion sensors, smart plugs, light switches, and more.

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 questions, and reveal the winner of the Eve Cam. Giveaway sponsored by Eve In last week’s episode, we announced a new giveaway of an incredible Eve Cam. We had countless entries and we’ve randomly chosen a winner which was Josh White. Congratulations to Josh White on winning and thank you to Eve Systems for sponsoring the giveaway. Not only did Eve sponsor that giveaway, they’ve also sponsored this week’s episode of the podcast as well. Recently they've launched that new Eve Cam which is a HomeKit Secure Video camera that allow you to keep an eye on your home around the clock while protecting your privacy at the same time. It doesn't collect any data, require any third-party accounts, everything is fully encrypted, and all data is processed locally in your home. Your home hub will analyze footage and help you discern when it sees just one of your pets versus a person. It has a motion sensor which can be used to trigger other accessories and the camera can automatically switch to privacy mode when you arrive home. The camera also has full 1080P resolution, night vision up to 5 meters away, 150-degree field of view, infrared motion sensor, and two-way communication. It also requires no additional subscription for storage, simply relying on your iCloud storage plan. Eve Cam already sold out its first batch of preorders but it is back in stock this week and ready for you to pick up. Links from the show Vizio adds Apple TV app to SmartCast HomeKit TVs this summer Home+ 4 app for HomeKit Eve app for HomeKit Eve Energy Strip VOCOlinc power strip Eve Cam Serena Shades Logitech Pop button AppleInsider Videos on YouTube Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag #homekitinsider Tweet and follow our hosts at Stephen Robles and Andrew O’Hara, or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts.

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 Secure Video features. Listener questions include the iDevices brand and the best options for HomeKit compatible security systems. Stay tuned to the end of the episode because we’re giving away an Eve HomeKit Secure Video camera! Find the instructions below. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag #homekitinsider Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Sponsored by Eve Smart Home Tap here to tweet and be entered to win an Eve Cam! Winner must be a resident of the United States. Winner will be chosen prior to the 7/6/20 episode of HomeKit Insider. Links from the Show: Every new HomeKit feature in iOS 14, tvOS 14, and macOS Big Sur Aqara Smart Wall Switch (No Neutral, Single Rocker) Logitech Circle View Camera LIFX + 1100-Lumen Smart LED Bulb LIFX + A19 Wi-Fi Smart Bulb ‎HomePass for HomeKit ‎HomeCam for HomeKit iDevices Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat Aqara Hub and Alarm System Abode Alarm System Abode Monitoring Plans Eufy Security System AppleInsider Videos on YouTube Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]

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 LifeSmart is now on Amazon! We answer listener questions including motion-enabled closet lights and the brightest options for smart bulbs, and then we dive into the excited announcements from the 2020 WWDC Keynote! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag #homekitinsider Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Sponsored by: Eve Smart Home - Buy the new HomeKit Secure Video-enabled Eve Cam, along with many other HomeKit products like motion sensors, smart plugs, light switches, and more. Links from the Show: VOCOlinc Contact Sensor eero Pro Mesh WiFi Router eero mesh WiFi system Eve Cam LifeSmart Cololight LED Strip Lights Philips Hue 1600lm A21 Bulb Eve Smart Wireless Motion Sensor Eve Light Switch HomeKit cameras to get smart face recognition, Apple TV integration Apple debuts tvOS 14 with HomeKit Video picture-in-picture, better multi-user support Eve app for HomeKit updated with major improvements and quick actions Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected] By:Eve: Buy the new HomeKit Secure Video-enabled Eve Cam, along with many other HomeKit products like motion sensors, smart plugs, light switches, and more.

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 of HomeKit Insider will be on June 24th instead of June 22nd. Apple's developer conference is on June 22nd, hopefully with HomeKit surprises in store. We will be back on the 24th to talk about Apple's announcement and how HomeKit will be changing! Catch you then! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag #homekitinsider Tweet and follow our hosts at Stephen Robles and Andrew O’Hara, or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Links from the Show Aqara Water Leak Sensor How to Pronounce “Aqara” Sonos S2 App Eve Cam Lutron Aurora ‎Home+ 4 App Trådfri Gateway - IKEA IKEA Trådfri Led Bulb, Chandelier Review: Hue HDMI Sync box & Play light bar

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, and we have listener questions about Arlo HomeKit integration. This episode is sponsored by VOCOlinc. VOCOlinc has an ever-growing lineup of HomeKit accesories focusing on wellbeing, security, lighting, plugs, and convenience all at an affordable price. Find all of its gear, including the upcoming PureFlow air purifier and VS1 contact sensor on Amazon. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag #homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Links from the Show Eve Cam HomeKit Secure Video camera up for preorder, ships June 23 Eufy delays HomeKit update to implement HomeKit Secure Video 1Home: Upgrade Your KNX Home Philips Hue 2-Pack Premium Smart Light Starter Kit Philips Hue White Ambiance Decorative Candle Dimmable LED Lurton Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer Arlo adds HomeKit support

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 new Level Lock to August. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag #homekitinsider Tweet and follow our hosts at Stephen Robles and Andrew O’Hara, or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Links from the Show Philips Hue HDMI Sync Box Philips Hue Smart Candelabra Bulbs Vocolinc Air Purifier Harmony Bridge by Guy Brooker Harmony Bridge in the Mac App Store Review: Level Lock is the invisible smart home lock Level Lock Website August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Home Run App for iOS

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 HomeKit projects. This week we review the Brilliant smart home panel, Logitech View HomeKit camera, and hear about Stephen's experience with Aqara light switches. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag #homekitinsider Tweet and follow our hosts at Stephen Robles and Andrew O’Hara, or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Links from the Show Review: Logitech's Circle View is the HomeKit camera we needed Circle View from Logitech Aqara Light Switch Review: Brilliant home automation system with HomeKit Brilliant Home Control (1-switch control)