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Smart Home Insider

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Matter
Homekit
Apple
Apple Home
Smart Home Technology
Home Automation
Smart Home
Sonos
Apple Homekit
Energy Management
Smart Home Devices
Philips Hue
Aqara
Apple TV
Samsung
CES 2024
Matter 1.5
Smart Locks
IKEA
CES

Learn about the latest smart home news on Smart Home Insider! Host Andrew O'Hara discusses the weekly news, exclusive interviews, in-depth how-to's, smart home automations, integrating Siri Shortcuts, and reviews his recent smart home projects with an added focus on Apple Home & Matter.

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Apple’s WWDC is just around the corner, and this year’s keynote promises groundbreaking AI-driven features that could redefine your smart home experience—if they deliver as hoped. But what exactly should we expect, and how will these new tools shape ... more

Unlock the secrets to building a future-proof smart home with the most comprehensive breakdown of connectivity options ever! Whether you're a beginner or looking to upgrade, discover how Wi-Fi, Thread, Zigbee, Z-Wave, and proprietary protocols each p... more

In this episode, Andrew is joined by Jimmy Lin from ADT who shares the insider story behind ADT's new DIY-focused Blu system—an easy-to-install, smart security kit designed for the modern homeowner. We break down how ADT may leverage open standards l... more

Unlock the future of smart homes with insights from industry expert Daniel Moneta, as he shares the game-changing role of Matter, Samsung SmartThings, and the evolving smart device universe. This episode reveals how major players are shaping an inter... more

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Jimmy Lin
VP of Product Management
ADT
Episode: The Future of Smart Home Security with ADT's Jimmy Lin
Mary-Ann Rau
CEO of Merino Energy
Merino Energy
Episode: Aqara W200 Review, HomeMapper, & Merino Energy Launches First Apple Home Heat Pump
Alvin Norton
New Thread group board member
Thread group
Episode: Matter 1.5.1 Arrives with More Changes for Cameras
Daniel Mineta
From SmartThings and the CSA
SmartThings
Episode: Matter 1.5.1 Arrives with More Changes for Cameras
Martin Diamond
CEO of PawPort
PawPort
Episode: First Matter Camera, tvOS 26.4, & Pawport Smart Pet Door with CEO Martin Diamond
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
The Verge writer
The Verge
Episode: Sonos Launches Play & Era 100 SL Smart Speakers with Guest Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Jacob Zuppke
CEO of Whisker, maker of Litter-Robot products
Whisker
Episode: Whisker CEO Jacob Zuppke: Integrating Pet Products into the Smart Home
Nelson Henry
VP of Security, Tech and Engineering for LastLock; Chairman of the Aliro Steering Committee at the CSA
LastLock; CSA Aliro Steering Committee
Episode: CSA's Nelson Henry Talks Aliro Launch: The Future of Digital Keys
Garrett Lovejoy
SVP and General Manager of Connected Security at Fortune Brands
Fortune Brands
Episode: Smart Locks, Aliro, & Shared Family Living with Yale's Garrett Lovejoy

Host

Andrew O'Hara
Host of Smart Home Insider

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 624 ratings
  • Fix it

    More about Apple Home related smart home products! ADT was on the show this week. Seriously?! I’m NEVER going to use ADT, EVER! Stop this silliness.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Leemoknows
    United States15 days ago
  • Welcome to video option

    I love to have the option to have the video inside Apple Podcasts. Specially to see products

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jvmonjo
    Spain23 days ago
  • Timestamps gone?

    I love the show, but please bring the timestamps back.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LazyHans
    Germanya month ago
  • Excellent Information

    Updated name but same great show. Andrew brings some interesting guests to the show and I’m always getting a new perspective on the Smart Home Industry. Smart Home Insider is a great source for the latest information on Apple and other Smart Home Solutions.

    Keep up the five star work!

    Thank you for helping me decide on which products fit into my home. I’ve been listening for several years and realized I had not reviewed your podcast.

    I appreciate the product reviews and your discussions of... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Retired Technologist
    United States3 months ago
  • My weekly listen

    The SmartHome Insider Podcast is one of the best resources out there for anyone interested in smart home technology. Andrew does an excellent job breaking down complex topics into conversations that are both informative and easy to understand. Each episode feels like you’re sitting in on a discussion with knowledgeable insiders who genuinely love the technology they’re talking about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BBenton
    United States3 months ago

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Audience appreciates the Apple-centric focus and practical product reviews.
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Guests and topics around Matter, HomeKit, and interoperability are valued.
Listeners want video versions and timestamps back for episodes.

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How Samsung SmartThings Wants to Empower All Smart Home Users by Embracing Matter
Q: What is unique about SmartThings compared to others, and how does it integrate Matter and the broader ecosystem?
Daniel describes SmartThings as an open platform that supports multiple standards (Matter, Thread, Zigbee, Wi‑Fi, cloud) and emphasizes fast, first‑party Matter support across devices, with a focus on delivering a high‑quality SmartThings app experience and cross‑ecosystem compatibility.
How Samsung SmartThings Wants to Empower All Smart Home Users by Embracing Matter
Q: Before we do that, can you tell us again just a little bit about yourself, your role within each of these different organizations, just so we have some context going into this?
Daniel Moneta explains his background with SmartThings and his role representing the company on the Connectivity Standards Alliance board, plus his position as Marketing and Product Chair for Matter within the CSA's Working Groups.
Future of the Smart Home at Dreame Next -- AI & Robotic Arms Aplenty
Q: What is the status of matter adoption and how has the rollout been?
Dreame acknowledges they are younger than competitors like Roborock and Ecovacs but are growing quickly; matter adoption is part of their strategy to integrate with different ecosystems, with ongoing work to improve consumer understanding through scenarios and videos.
Future of the Smart Home at Dreame Next -- AI & Robotic Arms Aplenty
Q: How does Dreame view AI integration in cleaning and household tasks?
AI is treated as an extension of the existing capabilities (like object detection and navigation) with an emphasis on privacy and on-device processing, plus an intention to roll out Matter support where feasible.
Future of the Smart Home at Dreame Next -- AI & Robotic Arms Aplenty
Q: What is the strategic difference between the X-series and L-series robot vacuums?
X-series is the flagship line with the most advanced technology, while L-series is a premium but more affordable line, with the goal of expanding offerings through clearly defined series to avoid consumer confusion.

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4. Daniel Mineta
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