Richard Gunther, co-host of The Smart Home Show and host of Home: On, joins TMO Show host Ken Ray to talk smart devices, home automation, and Apple’s place in all of it. Does everything need to be a smart thing? Does the Matter platform matter? Does Apple’s Home app do what it needs to? Richard shares his insight on this edition of the TMO Show.
HomeKit
How and Why To Set Up Sound Recognition on Your HomePod
For those times when your smoke or CO2 alarm might go off when you aren’t home, learn how HomePod and Sound Recognition can help.
How to Set Up Apple HomeKit for a Roku Device
Here’s how you can setup Apple HomeKit for your Roku device so you can begin using AirPlay 2 to stream media on a TV.
Home a Major Issue for Apple
Home is a “Major Issue” for Apple, Apple leads on smartphone sustainability, and sticking the year of the rabbit in your ear.
Apple Adds New Home Architecture to Major Issue List
Apple has reportedly added its new Home architecture, introduced with iOS 16.2, to an internal database of major issues.
Glancing Apple in 2023 and Trouble at HomeKit - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-23
Citi and Needham analysts have thoughts on Apple’s year ahead. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken kick those thoughts around. Plus – Jeff updates us on trouble with HomeKit, and Apple to the rescue for some last minute shoppers.
New Home App Is Kaput and No NFL Sunday Ticket on Apple TV+
Eying HomeKit, Apple asking too much from the NFL and a weird bug that only seems to affect the iPhone 14 Pro models.
Latest Eve Light Switch Brings Thread and Matter Support and More
The latest generation of the Eve Light Switch brings support for 3-pole lighting. It also adds Thread and Matter support.
Matter Has Officially Launched, But Does It Matter For You?
The official Matter launch is finally here, but what does that mean for you? Jeff Butts outlines what you need to know.
New Customizable Home View In iOS 16 Allows Resizing HomeKit Accessory Tiles
Along with the redesigned Home app in iOS 16, a new option allows for resizing your HomeKit accessory tiles in the Home View.
Apple Confirms iPad Will Continue Functioning as a Home Hub in iPadOS 16, But With Limitations
Apple confirmed iPadOS 16 will still support the iPad as a home hub. However, iPad will not work with the new Home app standard, Matter.
TP-Link Kasa Begins Offering HomeKit Support
Smart home accessory maker TP-Link Kasa is adding support for HomeKit to some products. The Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim is available now.
Using an iPad As a HomeKit Hub? Not For Long
Beginning with iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, you won’t be able to use your iPad as a HomeKit hub. Then again, were you in the first place?
Apple Releases iOS 15.2.1 Update That Fixes HomeKit Bug
On Wednesday Apple released iOS 15.2.1 and iPadOS 15.2.1 to its customers. It’s a minor update that contains a few bug fixes.
HomeKit Secure Video Bug Breaks Thumbnails
While the live security camera view works fine, a bug in HomeKit Secure Video may leave your quick-look thumbnails very outdated.
Nanoleaf Strengthens Its Thread Over HomeKit Support
Nanoleaf devices will help strengthen your smart home mesh network acting as border routers for other Thread over HomeKit devices.
Pepcom 2022: Wemo Announces a Smart Video Doorbell for HomeKit
Wemo’s new smart video doorbell announced at Pepcom 2022 will support Apple’s HomeKit. Videos will be stored in a person’s iCloud+ account.
The HomeKit Bug That Can Cripple Your iPhone
Triggering this HomeKit bug requires using an older version of iOS, but it’s still a viable threat to your iPhone that’s easy to implement.
Eve Launches Two Firsts in the Smart Home Industry
In two smart home categories, Eve is breaking ground with industry firsts. You can automate your blinds with Thread and take Eve Cam outside.
Check Out Schlage’s Upcoming Home Key Smart Lock
Leaked product details from a home improvement retailer give us our first look at what may be the first Home Key smart lock.
Eve Smart Home Holiday Deals for Last-Minute Shopping
Eve Smart Home accessories make excellent gifts. These last-minute discounts will help you save on your shopping spree.
HomeKit and U1 Chip Should Be a No-Brainer
If you could use HomeKit and the U1 chip together, your smart home could redefine “point and click.” For now, that’s only a dream, though.
Smarthome Tech Matter(s), Crypto in a Down Market, with Jeff Gamet - ACM 563
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet dig into Matter, the smarthome platform that should make it easier for devices to work all the major smarthome platforms. They also talk about cryptocurrencies in a down market, and how and why Bryan is interested only in long-term prospects and possibilities.
Air Quality Monitor 'Eve Room' Upgraded With Thread Support
On Tuesday Eve Systems announced that its Eve Room product has been updated with support for Thread. It’s compatible with HomeKit.