Best Smarthome Podcasts (2025)

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Ikea's New Smart Home Plan, Aqara G410, & Chicken Coop Woes 1:09:29

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In this episode of HomeKit Insider, hosts Andrew O'Hara and Wes Hilliard dive into the latest updates in smart home technology. They discuss Samsung's innovative AI-powered scene generation for SmartThings, the potential for Apple to integrate natural language processing into its Home app, and the exciting developments from IKEA as they embrace Mat…

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Nuki Smart Lock Launches, Three New Govee Floor Lamps, & Marshall Middleton II 33:38

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In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, your host gets into the week's news such as the US launch of the Nuki Smart Lock, three new floor lamps from Govee, the Marshall Middleton II, and more. We also revisit visionOS 26 and the leaked Apple Vision roadmap and a cool NFC home project. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations …

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272: A Fungus Among Us 25:54

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https://youtu.be/7JoDmw1TCTA Matt and Sean talk about using mushrooms for food, packaging, clothing, and more. Can it truly replace bacon and boots? “No, Thorium Won’t Power Everything” video we talked about: https://youtu.be/iXz302oMphQ?si=7NgBLWm6s-UPj-NE Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why Mushrooms are Starting to Replace Everyth…

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Episode 234 - Taming the Wi-Fi in Your Smart Home 51:52

15d ago51:52

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Adam and Richard are diving deep into Wi-Fi, so you can make the best of the spectrum in your home for your smart, connected devices.By Adam Justice

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Find My Wallets, Leaked Upcoming Apple Devices, & Brilliant Makes a Comeback 1:23:06

15d ago1:23:06

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In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, Ryan Okimoto -- Senior Director of Customer Engagement at Brilliant -- joins as guest host. We walk through the week's news such as Nomad's new Find My Leather MagSafe wallet, price increases for Hue products, and product leaks in Apple's code. Finally, we get into some Q&A around the return of B…

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271: Self-Repairing Solar Panels 25:25

20d ago25:25

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https://youtu.be/qDQ3N51WYgQ Matt and Sean talk about solar panels that imitate the self-repairing traits of plants. Might this tech take hold, or is it too far away from practical applications? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why This Might Be the Last Solar Panel You’ll Ever Need https://youtu.be/Lglick8bCPc?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySC…

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Hue Play Wall Washer, Blue Air Signature, & Nuki Smart Lock Comes to the US 41:42

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In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, co-founderes of Nuki, Jurgen and Martin, join to talk about the US launch of their popular smart lock as well as the rest of the week's news. Other topics in the news include new Hue indirect lights, the Aqara U200 Lite, the Blue Air Signature air purifier, and more. Send us your HomeKit question…

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270: Mini Machines, Major Impact - Polyfloss Brings Plastic Recycling Home 38:14

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https://youtu.be/dRkqXHvU71o The Polyfloss team is back with a game-changer: a mini plastic recycling machine small enough for your workshop. Matt reconnects with co-founders Audrey Gaulard, Émile De Visscher, and Christophe Machet to discuss how they're putting plastic recycling directly into people's hands - and why that matters. Previous Polyflo…

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WWDC Follow Up with All the new Smart Home Features Coming Fall 2025 44:32

29d ago44:32

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In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, your host wraps up all the Apple Home news following WWDC25. We walk through iOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 to see all the new smart home features. Outside of WWDC, we go hands on with the Govee lamp post light that works with Matter. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the …

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269: The Future of Thorium Nuclear Power - Copenhagen Atomics Interview 50:21

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https://youtu.be/94r93XJ9BzA Matt had the chance to chat with Thomas Jam Pedersen from Copenhagen Atomics about their small modular thorium reactor that they’re bringing to the market. It’s an interesting conversation that covers everything from nuclear safety to why thorium may be a positive addition to the future of nuclear power. Watch the Undec…

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Pre-WWDC Special with Gimmy Chu, Matter Bathroom Fan, & Personal Announcement! 1:18:25

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In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, Gimmy Chu -- CEO of Nanoleaf -- joins to go through our WWDC 2025 wish lists. We also get into the news with the world's first Matter-controlled bathroom exhaust fan and then go hands-on with Satechi's new FindAll sunglasses case and luggage tag. Plus, your host has a big personal announcement to…

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268: Biocomputers - The Next Step for AI? 35:14

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https://youtu.be/kAYdIpcDnZk Today is a very brainy conversation. Matt had the chance to chat with Dr. Kyle Wedgwood and research intern Wiktor Wiejak from University of Exeter in England. Wedgwood’s a mathematician specializing in neuroscience, and he’s using a computer from FinalSpark. Matt just put out a full video on what’s special about these …

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Hands-On with ThorBolt X1 & Brilliant Gen 2, Plus Maisomage App Developer Interview 56:21

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In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, CEO of of Maisomage app for Apple Home & Matter joins to help walk through the news. That includes going hands-on with the ThorBolt X1 Home Key deadbolt & the Brilliant 2nd-gen smart panel. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our ho…

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267: AI Undermining AI 32:50

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https://youtu.be/jLEO9Gbba0k Matt and Sean talk about the scramble to develop AI that could undermine the very underpinnings of … well… everything. Don’t panic. (Yet.) Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why the AI Revolution Has a Fatal Flaw https://youtu.be/hBfhd88DCZA?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ (00:00) - - Intro & Feedbac…

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Jony Ive + OpenAI in the Smart Home, SwitchBot Hub 3, & Thorbolt X1 1:04:14

2M ago1:04:14

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In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, Dan Turk joins to co-host. In the news this week we have the new SwitchBot Hub 3 and facial recognition lock, the Thorbolt X1 deadbolt with Home Key, and Nanoleaf's new remote-controlled solar garden lights. Beyond that, your hosts get deep into the Jony Ive IO acquisition and how it makes sense …

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266: Drinking Sea Water - Deep Ocean Desalination 33:42

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https://youtu.be/UWOAjs7ruGI Matt and Sean talk about desalination efforts deep under the ocean, and how it may play a part in solving water shortages. Don’t get salty before taking a listen. Undersea cables article: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/60150/10-facts-about-internets-undersea-cables In response to “water we gonna do about it?” https…

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Brilliant Gen 2, Smart Switches, & Matter 1.4.1 with Guest Daniel Moneta from the CSA 1:11:18

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In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, Daniel Moneta, Chair of the Matter Marketing and Product Subgroup at the CSA, joins to talk about the latest smart home news, some new smart switches, Govee's new indoor skylight, and the new Matter 1.4.1 update. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. …

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265: Is Wave Power Generation the Future of Energy? 31:43

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https://youtu.be/WoSE4ivjIv4 Matt and Sean talk about wave energy converters and power generation, and how in the long run it could outpace solar and wind as a sustainable, renewable energy source. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How Waves Could Quietly Overtake Solar & Wind: https://youtu.be/l1pxV7Nro34 (00:00) - Introduction YouTub…

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

2M 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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Eufy Omni E28, ESR Find My Wallet, & More with Consumer Reports' Dan Wroclawski 59:29

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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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264: Structural Batteries - A Good Idea? 24:34

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https://youtu.be/lE1-DprTJ0M Matt and Sean talk about a battery design that is both battery and the body structure of the device being powered. It’s not massless, but is two birds one … battery? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, The Strangest Battery Breakthrough Yet https://youtu.be/-0rnORXGwpE?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ …

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

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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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263: A Very Magnetic Heat Pump - Julie Slaughter Interview 22:16

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https://youtu.be/dnRSrU8Gwmc Matt had the chance to chat with Julie Slaughter from the Ames National Laboratory about their research into magnetocalorics (using magnets for heating and cooling). Do you think this is an attractive idea? Or does it repulse you? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How Magnetic Cooling Is Breaking All the Ru…

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

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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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262: No More Lithium Batteries? Looks Good on Paper! 20:24

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https://youtu.be/LOuj1LUNijU Matt and Sean talk about a move away from lithium by a major battery manufacturer, and a paper battery that might be the sheet. Why the interest in these new batteries? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episodes; Why This Paper Battery is Better Than You Think https://youtu.be/R31v28uS_8k?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8V…

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

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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

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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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261: Sulfur So Good: Talking AI & Lithium-Sulfur Batteries 35:39

3M ago35:39

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https://youtu.be/5gs1Gr8BhQo Matt and Sean talk about how AI is impacting us today. As well as a recent change in lithium-sulfur battery research, and how that might change the energy storage market. Stinky sulfur may finally be leaving its mark. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How This Overlooked Battery Might Change Everything http…

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

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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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260: Icy Heat - Talking Ice Source Heat Pumps 26:04

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https://youtu.be/Tq3IS1J3Lyo Matt and Sean talk about using ice to generate heat. Yes, it’s actually a thing, but does it make sense for the future of heating? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How Can Ice Heat Your Home? Ice Source Heat Pumps! https://youtu.be/2S5NdYso73M?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ (00:00) - - Intro (03:2…

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

4M ago45:25

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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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259: Flow Battery Developments - Old Tech is Taking Off 25:42

4M ago25:42

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https://youtu.be/XoHn9-42DI8 On today’s episode Matt & Sean are talking about flow batteries and how this old tech is finally starting to take off. But does it actually have a shot? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why Isn’t This Revolutionary Battery Everywhere? https://youtu.be/3_NCnxO1KLY?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ (00…

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

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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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258: Recycling Renewables - Problem Solved? 36:51

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https://youtu.be/6GImikPccQY Matt and Sean talk about how recycling renewable energy tech is a major step forward, and what comes next. Do we have this problem solved? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How We Solved Renewables BIGGEST Problem https://youtu.be/j1HWNXmmld4?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ (00:00) - - Intro & Feedb…

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

4M 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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257: Let’s Talk About Tech - Battery “Breakthroughs” 27:28

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Matt and Sean talk about new battery research, potential shifts in cost, and why we’re having this conversation in the first place. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why This Ultra Cheap Battery Breakthrough Matters https://youtu.be/qZ8z5tFzuIw?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ (00:00) - - Intro & Feedback (10:04) - - Battery Bre…

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

4M ago52:44

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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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256: Props to Canada - Building Wind Turbines 32:02

5M ago32:02

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https://youtu.be/Bif5xp62fyY Matt and Sean talk about the crazy logistics of building a Canadian wind-turbine project. How difficult is it to build a wind farm? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, The Hidden Work Behind Wind Energy https://youtu.be/rKPYy8RF1RU?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ YouTube version of the podcast: https:…

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

5M 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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255: Ice Source Heat Pump? 37:40

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https://youtu.be/ogtiwDEAKik Matt had the chance to chat with Dr. Ramin Mehdipour and Professor Seamus Garvey from the University of Nottingham about their research into ice source heat pumps. They have a novel idea for reusing the UK’s natural gas pipe network to deliver non-potable water into heat pumps for heat. The coolest part of the idea is j…

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

5M 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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Don Berchoff, TruWeather Solutions 28:30

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A conversation with Don Berchoff, CEO of TruWeather Solutions. Don has been Director at the National Weather Service of Science and Technology at NOAA, Vice President Advanced Weather Programs at Unisys, and Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Tempoquest. At TruWeather Solutions, Don is focused on aiding the flying vehicle industry and t…

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254: Unlocking the Lithium Supply Chain - Teague Egan Interview 45:44

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https://youtu.be/h-js4IJSGb8 Matt had the chance to chat with Teague Egan, founder and CEO of Energy X, about the latest updates on their progress for direct lithium capture. This process is a much more efficient way to extract the lithium we need from more locations … and with a much better environmental impact. YouTube version of the podcast: htt…

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

5M 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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253: Solid, Solid State Follow-Up 33:39

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https://youtu.be/QeRBh13g8k4 Matt and Sean talk about Matt’s hunt for the holy grail: a solid state battery definition. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Is This Solid State Battery REALLY Solid State? https://youtu.be/wLK0GAr0Kb8?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi4At-R_1s6-_50PCbYsoEcj YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpo…

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

5M ago54:14

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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

6M 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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252: Zinc Batteries 40:26

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https://youtu.be/snzxccZUSuQ Matt and Sean talk about recent breakthroughs in Zinc batteries, and how it may not be soon that we see any of this on the store shelves. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How Zinc Batteries Are Defying Limits https://youtu.be/lWd6I2og-e0?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ YouTube version of the podcas…