<p>In this episode of HomeKit Insider, Andrew O'Hara is joined by Eric from Modern Day Tech to discuss the latest in smart home technology. They explore the challenges of setting up smart home devices, the evolution of Eric's YouTube channel, and the future of smart home hubs, including Apple's potential new releases. The conversation also touches on the reliability of different smart home brands and the importance of local control in smart home systems.</p><p>Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:</p><ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/andrew_osu">@andrew_osu on Twitter</a></li><li><a href="https://www.threads.net/@andrewohara941">@andrewohara941 on Threads</a></li><li><a href="mailto:andrew@appleinsider.com">Email me here</a></li></ul><p>Sponsored by:</p><ul><li><a href="http://shopify.com/homekit"><strong>Shopify</strong></a>: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: <a href="http://shopify.com/homekit">shopify.com/homekit</a></li><li><a href="https://copilot.money/?utm_source=homekit_insider&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=bbm-podcast_web25&amp;utm_term=HOMEKIT"><strong>Copilot Money</strong></a>:  Limited-time: Get two months free when you sign up at <a href="https://copilot.money/?utm_source=homekit_insider&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=bbm-podcast_web25&amp;utm_term=HOMEKIT">copilot.money</a> and use coupon code <strong>HOMEKIT</strong>! **(new users only, web only)</li><li><a href="https://notion.com/homekit"><strong>Notion Agent</strong></a>: Try Notion, now with Notion Agent, at: <a href="https://notion.com/homekit">https://notion.com/homekit</a></li></ul><p><br><strong>HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel</strong></p><ul><li>Subscribe to the <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UCwND80K7_YZ9BHfzpqL1Qog">HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel</a> and watch our episodes every week! <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UCwND80K7_YZ9BHfzpqL1Qog">Click here to subscribe.</a></li></ul><p>Links from the show</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/moderndaytech">Modern Day Tech</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/864745/sony-tcl-tvs-partnership-explained">Sony leaves the TV space</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/apple-developing-ai-wearable-pin?im_ref=RmGy1TSOxxycUwxQnEzwk01PUkpSYEV3N1Lww40&amp;sharedid=macrumors.com&amp;irpid=10078&amp;utm_term=macrumors.com&amp;irgwc=1&amp;afsrc=1&amp;utm_source=affiliate&amp;utm_medium=cpa&amp;utm_campaign=10078-Skimbit%20Ltd.">Apple Home Hub to swivel</a></li><li><a href="https://homekitnews.com/2026/01/21/smartsetup-releases-a-matter-over-thread-mortise-lock/">SmartSetup Mortise Lock</a></li><li><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/google-home-devices-lights-showing-offline-3634420/">Google Home outage</a></li><li><a href="https://www.netatmo.com/blog/new-thermostat-and-smart-radiator-valve-original">Netatmo Thermo line</a></li></ul><p>Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: <a href="mailto:andrew@appleinsider.com">andrew@appleinsider.com</a></p>

HomeKit Insider

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Apple Home Hub Swivel Base, Netamto Thermostat, & Sony Cedes the TV Space

JAN 26, 202668 MIN
HomeKit Insider

Apple Home Hub Swivel Base, Netamto Thermostat, & Sony Cedes the TV Space

JAN 26, 202668 MIN

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In this episode of HomeKit Insider, Andrew O'Hara is joined by Eric from Modern Day Tech to discuss the latest in smart home technology. They explore the challenges of setting up smart home devices, the evolution of Eric's YouTube channel, and the future of smart home hubs, including Apple's potential new releases. The conversation also touches on the reliability of different smart home brands and the importance of local control in smart home systems.Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail me hereSponsored by:Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekitCopilot Money:  Limited-time: Get two months free when you sign up at copilot.money and use coupon code HOMEKIT! **(new users only, web only)Notion Agent: Try Notion, now with Notion Agent, at: https://notion.com/homekitHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showModern Day TechSony leaves the TV spaceApple Home Hub to swivelSmartSetup Mortise LockGoogle Home outageNetatmo Thermo lineThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]