On the most recent episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, your host goes fingers on with two latest product launches, and discusses extra of greatest dwelling automation information.
In our hands-on portion, we have now each the ThorBolt X1 deadbolt and the Sensible second-generation good wall panel to take a look at.
The ThorBolt X1 is reasonably priced and helps Apple Residence Key, making it instantly of curiosity. It appears to have strong development, is quick to reply, and is simple to put in.
Then we have now the Sensible second-gen good wall change panel. The speedy takeaways was that it isn’t solely sooner and sharper, however can be thinner too.
We additionally seen a bodily mute change positioned on the again of the show too, good for individuals who don’t desire extra microphones of their dwelling.
In any other case within the information, we speak concerning the rumored tvOS redesign destined for WWDC. It comes on the similar time of one other rumor saying Apple’s good show may nonetheless launch within the latter half of this 12 months.
Govee has a brand new lamp submit gentle that’s appropriate with Apple Residence through Matter. It is transportable with three totally different mounting choices to safe it to the bottom.
Homey Professional Mini launched this week too, for $199. It is extra reasonably priced than the full-sized professional and is appropriate with Matter.
Lastly, Aqara has previewed a brand new partnership with A-ok. They’re going to be creating varied Matter-enabled window coverings equivalent to good shades and blinds in addition to awnings.
We wrap the episode with a dialogue with Thibaut Regnier. Regnier is the CEO behind the Maisomage app.
The dialogue will get into Apple’s APIs, the way it may work on the good dwelling show, and extra.
Hyperlinks from the HomeKit Insider podcast
These considering sponsoring the present can attain out to us at [email protected]
Sustain with all the things Apple within the weekly AppleInsider Podcast. Simply say, “Hey, Siri,” to your HomePod mini and ask it, and our newest HomeKit Insider episode too. If you would like an ad-free fundamental AppleInsider Podcast expertise, you may help the AppleInsider podcast by subscribing for $5 per thirty days by means of Apple’s Podcasts app, or through Patreon if you happen to choose another podcast participant.
