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HomeKit Insider

AppleInsider

CES Mega Episode -- All the Best Matter & Apple Home Devices from CES 2026

JAN 12, 202653 MIN
HomeKit Insider

CES Mega Episode -- All the Best Matter & Apple Home Devices from CES 2026

JAN 12, 202653 MIN

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In this episode of HomeKit Insider, host Andrew O'Hara discusses the latest announcements from CES 2026, focusing on smart home technology and innovations. Key topics include Apple's upcoming mandatory home architecture upgrade, new members of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, and exciting product launches from brands like LifX, EVE, Aqara, IKEA, and Philips Hue. The episode highlights advancements in smart locks, thermostats, and home automation devices, emphasizing the integration of Matter and Apple Home compatibility across various products.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 26% off your first year when you sign up at copilot.money and use coupon code HOMEKIT! **(new users only, web only)Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Get 60% off an annual plan at https://incogni.com/homekit and use code HOMEKIT at checkout.HomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showApple Home Architecture UpgradeDJI Joins CSALifX Matter MirrorEve ThermostatAqara CES 2026Hunter FansGE ShadesGE New Shades on AmazonTCL LocksPhilips Hue Spatial LightingSensereo Airo KickstarterThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]