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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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Dive into this episode where we have a giveaway from Eve to celebrate the World Cup. We also explore the latest in smart home tech, including exciting product launches from Third Reality, Zemismart, Nanoleaf, and Switchbot. Find out how these innovat... more

Dive into this episode where we unpack recent developments on Thread features and partnerships, to industry shifts in pricing and product launches. Stay informed about what’s next in IoT and how it impacts your connected home setup. Joining this week... more

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Recent Guests

Ann Olivo
VP of Marketing for Thread Group; Corporate Campaigns Manager for Silicon Labs
Thread Group / Silicon Labs
Episode: How Thread is Fixing Smart Home Networking with Ann Olivo
Jon Harros
Head of the Certification and Testing Programs at the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA)
Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA)
Episode: Matter 1.6, Product Security 1.1, & More with CSA's Jon Harros, LIVE from Unify!
Rich DeMuro
Tech journalist and host of Rich On Tech
Rich On Tech
Episode: WWDC26 Preview & Smart Home Privacy with Rich DeMuro from Rich On Tech!
Jimmy Lin
VP of Product Management
ADT
Episode: The Future of Smart Home Security with ADT's Jimmy Lin
Daniel Moneta
Product and Marketing at Samsung SmartThings; Marketing and Product Chair for Matter
Samsung SmartThings
Episode: How Samsung SmartThings Wants to Empower All Smart Home Users by Embracing Matter
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

Host

Andrew O'Hara
Host of Smart Home Insider

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 625 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 States2 months 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
    Spain2 months ago
  • Timestamps gone?

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LazyHans
    Germany2 months 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 States4 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 States5 months ago

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Audience appreciates the Apple-centric focus and practical product reviews.
Public host dynamics and interview quality are common discussion points in feedback.
Guests and topics around Matter, HomeKit, and interoperability are valued.
Listeners want video versions and timestamps back for episodes.

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#67
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How Thread is Fixing Smart Home Networking with Ann Olivo
Q: How will ThreadDirect change day-one experiences with Thread devices?
ThreadDirect is envisioned to enable point-to-point connections between Thread devices via smartphones, reducing the need for a border router for certain setup scenarios, while the border router remains the core of the Thread mesh.
How Thread is Fixing Smart Home Networking with Ann Olivo
Q: What is the Thread Tools app and who is it for?
The Thread Tools app is a beta visualization tool that lets developers and early adopters see their Thread network in real-world scenarios, including device count, border routers, and signal strength, primarily to aid troubleshooting and network optimization.
Matter 1.6, Product Security 1.1, & More with CSA's Jon Harros, LIVE from Unify!
Q: Can you give us a bit of background on you and what you do at the CSA?
Jon explains he leads the Certification and Testing Programs at CSA, overseeing how products are tested and certified to ensure interoperability and adherence to evolving standards. The discussion emphasizes that Unify brings together major IoT players to answer questions and accelerate collaboration, while Matter 1.6 focuses on improvements that enhance user experience and device security.
WWDC26 Preview & Smart Home Privacy with Rich DeMuro from Rich On Tech!
Q: What is your most essential Smart Home product?
Rich nominates Sonos as his essential device for its long-standing reliability and then cites Google Nest displays as a close second, emphasizing how these core products anchor broader ecosystem use and content display.
WWDC26 Preview & Smart Home Privacy with Rich DeMuro from Rich On Tech!
Q: How far have you tread into Matter devices and multi-ecosystem setups?
Rich shares that Matter has made setup easier and more seamless across brands, though he notes it remains a cutting-edge feature mainly appealing to tech enthusiasts and that mainstream adoption hinges on broader consumer education and reliable onboarding.

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1. Ann Olivo
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4. Jimmy Lin
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7. Alvin Norton
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