HomeKit Insider

This week on HomeKit Insider we once again dive into the world of smart home displays with the latest rumors that may point to an earlier launch. We also talk about a new Find My-enabled tracker, LG's hotel TV plans, and go hands on with the Journey Loc8 MagSafe wallet and passport holder.

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• @andrew_osu on Twitter
• @andrewohara941 on Threads
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Links from the show

• Smart home display rumors
• LG hotel TV plans
• Holomarq trackers
• Journey Loc8 wallet

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On this episode of HomeKit Insider, your host is joined by Sujata Neidig and Jonathan Hui from the Thread Group to discuss changes to the emerging connectivity standard, the end of HomeKit routers, and

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Links from the show

• UpFiner Find My case
• Satechi Qi2 chargers
• GE Cync lineup
• Nanoleaf String Lights
• KEF LSX II LT
• Buy KEF LSX II LT
• Find My limit increased
• MagSafe prototype
• Thread Group website

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This massive roundup episode of HomeKit Insider breaks down all of the new devices launching out of CES 2024 including Matter robots, lots of door locks, and much more!

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• @andrewohara941 on Threads
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HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel

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Links from the show

• Smart home roundup from CES video
• CES Unveiled roundup text
• CES Unveiled video
• Gear for Apple users video
• CES Showstoppers Roundup video
• CES Pepcom roundup video
• Samsung and Tesla
• Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
• Wi-Fi 7 finalized
• Lockly Visage
• Aqara U300, M3 hub, & Thread plug
• Scosche Qi2
• Chipolo Find My card
• Mophie Qi2
• Mui Board 2
• Govee Matter gear
• Hyper Qi2
• Inovelli
• Aukey Qi2
• Ecovacs X2 Combo
• TP-Link Tapo Smart Lock
• Nanoleaf
• Anker Qi2
• ESR
• Mila air purifier
• Alogic Matrix Ultimate
• Zens Qi2

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Honeywell adds HomeKit support to its T9 thermostat, ecobee offers home security, Nuki lock 3.0 lineup announced, Targus announces a backpack with Find My, we compare the BlueDriver and Nonda OBD car monitors, and answer listener questions.

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HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel

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Links from the show

• Honeywell Home T9 smart thermostat gets HomeKit support
• Smart Security | ecobee
• First Aqara Branded Ceiling Light Released in China
• Aqara Issue Limited Edition G3 ‘Mars’ Camera Hub
• Nuki Lock 3.0, 3.0 Pro Lineup And More Announced
• Targus Backpack Equipped with Find MyTM Technology
• elago R5 Locator Case Compatible with 2021 Apple TV Siri Remote
• Fit Designed for 2021 Apple TV Siri Remote
• BlueDriver Bluetooth Pro OBDII Scan Tool
• Nonda Vehicle Health Monitor
• Jot | For those who take their coffee easy
• Cometeer - Earth’s First Hyper Fresh Coffee
• FYRTUR Blackout roller blind, wireless - IKEA
• Govee Hygrometer Thermometer

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Aqara updates their D100 lock with HomeKey, Sonos officially launches Ray soundbar, update on 3-way HomeKit dimmers, and guest Shane Whatley shares some of his unique HomeKit products and automations.

Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles 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.

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Leviton Decora Companion Switches

• DD00R-DLZ - Decora Matching Dimmer/Fan Companion – use for 3 or 4 way dimming applications
• DD0SR-DLZ - Decora Matching Switch Companion (with Status LED) – use for 3 or 4 way switch applications
• DD0SR-1LZ - Decora Coordinating Switch Companion (no Status LED) – use for 3 or 4 way for switch applications

Links from the show

• Shane on YouTube
• Shane on Instagram
• Philips Hue App Gets Demo Mode, New Scenes
• Aqara Release Second HomeKey Compatible Smart Lock
• Sonos launches new budget Ray soundbar, Roam in new colors
• How to Install a Decora 3-Way Switch/Dimmer
• SOMA Tilt 2 - Smart Motor for Venetian Blinds Slats
• Zemismart Smart Home
• VOCOlinc SmartGlow Light LS3
• EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot
• Thinka | HomeKit bridge for Z-Wave

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