Best HomeKit Podcasts (2025)

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homeOS Overview, Matter 1.4.1, & Smart Garden with Bird Buddy CEO Franci Zidar! 1:01:51

5d ago1:01:51

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In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, Franci Zigar, CEO and co-founder of Bird Buddy, joins to talk about the latest news, rumors for homeOS, and the newest update to Matter. After the news, we talk about the smart garden, Bird Buddy, and its new Kickstarter campaign for WonderBlocks and Petal. Send us your HomeKit questions and reco…

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149: Notify Thyself 1:06:27

2h ago1:06:27

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A slick new CoreOS-based distro that might be your next home-lab base, easy self-hosted notifications, and Plex stumbles into controversy. Plus: ECC RAM guilt. Special Guests: Brent Gervais and Dusty Mabe . Sponsored By: Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for servers and storage. Maximize your hardware with unmatched flexibility. Tailscale: …

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Eufy Omni E28, ESR Find My Wallet, & More with Consumer Reports' Dan Wroclawski 59:29

12d ago59:29

59:29

In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, Dan Wroclawski from Consumer Reports joins to talk about how the non-profit tests devices, Samsung AI fridges, and the news of the week. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @andrewohara941 on Thr…

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148: Homelab Disaster Prep 1:02:16

11d ago1:02:16

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A week-long power blackout knocks out our guests homelab. We dig into Unraid 7.1, and push Home Assistant to keep things running—even when the power doesn’t. Special Guest: Stephen Schattin. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 3 u…

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HomeKit Dehumidifiers, Roomba 705 Max, Aqara G5 Pro Review, & Much More 1:02:40

19d ago1:02:40

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In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, Dan Turk from Max Borges Agency joins to walk through this week's latest news. We saw Aqara launch three new products, iRobot introduce its 9th new bot this year, and we review the G5 Pro camera that may be the best around. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homek…

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Long Range Matter Devices, Arlo Updates, & the Best Find My Devices 44:43

22d ago44:43

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In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, your host covers new Matter rumors, including the work on long-range devices, Apple Home update for Alro users, and we go hands-on with the Nanoleaf Pegboard light and the best Find My devices currently available outsid eof wallet trackers. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with …

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147: The Problem with Game Streaming 47:38

29d ago47:38

47:38

Alex finally cracks a years-old mystery, Chris reveals his latest experiments, and we share updates on our freshest gear. Plus, a important show update. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 3 users and 100 devices for free. Unraid:…

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Aqara & SmartThings Massive Matter Updates, Ballie Launches, & More 46:32

29d ago46:32

46:32

On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider, Samsung SmartThings and Aqara have massive Matter updates, including new features for Apple Home users. There's also the upcoming launch of the Ballie robot and a quick review of the UAG Monarch AirTag holder. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and foll…

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Apple Smart Display Delayed, Google Nest Woes, & Knog Scout Review 36:47

1M ago36:47

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On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider, more rumors swirl surrounding Apple's smart display and its repetitive delays, Google's narrowing of the Nest brand, and your host reviews the Knog Scout luggage tag with Find My. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu o…

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146: When AI Attacks 47:30

1M ago47:30

47:30

We're joined by Xe Iaso, who discusses a creative solution to relentless AI bots and the unexpected delights of running an outrageously overpowered homelab. Special Guest: Xe Iaso. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 3 users and 1…

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Hue Doorbell Leaks, Matter 1.5 Rumors, & the First Matter Smoke Detector 41:42

1M ago41:42

41:42

On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider, more device types are rumored to be included with Matter 1.5 this spring, Hue's upcoming doorbell has leaked inside of its app update, and the first Matter smoke detector is up for preorder. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @a…

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HomePod Mini 2 Rumor Roundup, Nanoleaf Monitor Lights, & Cameras in Matter 1.5 45:25

2M ago45:25

45:25

On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider, we get into all the latest rumors for HomePod mini 2 and HomePod 3. We also talk about evidence pointing to cameras in Matter version 1.5, Nanoleaf's new computer light, and SwitchBot's leaked Hub 3. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hos…

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145: The Great Plexodus 1:00:26

2M ago1:00:26

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When your go-to tools flip the script, our thoughts on Plex's new changes, sensors, and the creeping cost of easy. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 3 users and 100 devices for free. Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for…

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Evolution of the Smart Kitchen, Sonos Kills Streaming Box, & Testing Vacuums in the Home App 57:49

2M ago57:49

57:49

On this week's new episode of HomeKit Insider, founder and CEO of Ome Kitchen, Akshita Iyer, joins to talk through this week's news such as the delay of next-gen Siri, the demise of the Sonos streaming box, and testing robotic vacuum cleaners in the Home app with iOS 18.4. After that, we get into talking about the smart kitchen, running a startup, …

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More New Matter Devices, Siri Delays, & Trimmable Smart Shades 53:33

2M ago53:33

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On this episode of HomeKit Insider, we dive into more of this week's smart home news including more Amazon hardware arriving this fall, a leaked sensor from Ikea, more evidence of Apple's smart home display, and the delay of Apple's next-gen Siri. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow o…

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144: Silence of the RAMs 52:21

2M ago52:21

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Alex’s server meets a tragic end—but its replacement is shaping up to be a beast. Meanwhile, Chris experiments with budget CO₂ detectors, sirens, and smart integrations. Plus some surprises! Sponsored By: Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for servers and storage. Maximize your hardware with unmatched flexibility. Tailscale: Tailscale is a Z…

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Interview with Twelve South Co-Founder Andrew Green, Eve Dimmer, & Amazon Alexa Plus! 52:44

2M ago52:44

52:44

This special episode of HomeKit Insider was recorded on-site at the Twelve South headquarters in Charleston where your host interviews the Twelve South co-founder Andrew Green. We go through the weeks news including AirTag 2 release window, Govee's Matter bulbs, and Amazon's big AI push. Then we pivot to talking all about Twelve South and their Fin…

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Robot Vacuums in iOS 18.4, Aqara G5 Pro Camera, & New Lower Nanoleaf Prices 28:45

3M ago28:45

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On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider, we tackle the first beta of iOS 18.4, including robotic vacuum support and all the intricacies that come with it. We also go into the delay of next-gen Siri, Nanoleaf's pricing cuts, and the Aqara G5 camera. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow…

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143: Your Data, Your Problem 1:00:34

3M ago1:00:34

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The joys and headaches of self-hosting, a new Zigbee routing trick, and the ongoing BcacheFS vs. Debian showdown. Plus, why we're liking Open WebUI. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 3 users and 100 devices for free. Unraid: A p…

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Apple Smart Display Update, Netflix in Apple TV App, & Roborock Saros 10 VS 10R 59:50

3M ago59:50

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On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider we roundup the latest rumors on Apple's smart display launch window, Aqara's latest releases, whether Netflix is working with the Apple TV app, and compare the Roborock Saros S10 and the Saros S10R. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts…

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Sonos Streaming Box, Amazon Event Preview, & Matter to Solve Wi-Fi with Jennifer Tuohy 53:01

3M ago53:01

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This week on a special episode of HomeKit Insider, Jennifer Tuohy stops by from The Verge to round up the news for the week. That includes a preview of the upcoming Amazon presser, new long-range smart locks, Sonos streaming box details leak, & how the CSA plans to fix smart home Wi-Fi. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the ha…

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142: Cloud Your Judgment 54:19

3M ago54:19

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Chris geeks out over his new gadget, Alex gets Pangolin purring, and we break down the latest OPNsense release—plus more surprises! Special Guest: Brent Gervais. Sponsored By: Keebio: Sign up for their newsletter to get 5% off your first order. Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for servers and storage. Maximize your hardware with unmatched …

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AirTag 2 Rumors, Matter Ice Maker, & Logitech's Business Presence Sensor 54:14

3M ago54:14

54:14

On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider your hosts talk about the latest smart home releases, Apple's latest iOS update, and some smart home tech being deployed outside the smart home. We also go into the latest rumors on AirTag 2 and revisit whether or not it makes sense to upgrade to Matter quite yet. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommend…

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Home: On #159 – Pre-gaming CES with Jimmy Hawkins 1:03:56

4M ago1:03:56

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Each year at CES, before the actual show opens, the media has multiple opportunities to get ahead of the show’s news. Three “preview” events and numerous press conferences offer journalists, bloggers, podcasters, and influencers a peek under the tent—mostly before the show even starts. Smarthome influencer and DMZ contributor Jimmy Hawkins joins Ri…

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Should You Upgrade to Matter, Apple Home Security Systems, & Tonie Box Kid's Speaker Review 54:06

4M ago54:06

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On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider, there is a lot of news to talk about. We talk about the latest rumor on Apple's smart display, Aqara's big EU launches, Matter-over-Ethernet smart shades, and more before reviewing the Tonie Box kid's speaker and discussing whether or not it's worth it to upgrade to Matter. Send us your HomeKit questions an…

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