<p>Join us in this episode as Garrett Lovejoy, SVP at Fortune Brands and General Manager of Connected Security, shares insights into the evolving landscape of smart locks, industry standards like Matter, Thread, and UWB, and the future of intelligent home automation. Discover what’s next for connected security, design trends, and how AI is democratizing automation creation.</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>The impact of CES 2026 on smart home industry innovations</li><li>How Matter, Thread, and UWB are transforming device connectivity</li><li>The role of AI in simplifying automation setup and personalization</li><li>Differences and future plans for Yale, August, and other brands in the market</li><li>Advances in retrofit solutions for smart blinds, shades, and other accessories</li><li>Challenges with multi-home device management in apartments and condos</li><li>Emerging smart lock technologies including UWB and Aliro</li><li>The User Experience evolution with automatic unlocking and tap-based access</li><li>The significance of design innovation and brand differentiation</li><li>Industry resilience and firmware update strategies for complex home systems</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow your host 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="https://gusto.com/homekit"><strong>Gusto</strong></a>: Try Gusto today at<strong> </strong><a href="https://gusto.com/homekit"><strong>https://gusto.com/homekit</strong></a>, and get <strong>three months free</strong> when you run your first payroll.</li><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></ul><p><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.reddit.com/r/HomeKit/comments/1qtzext/homekit_in_carplay_with_multiple_devices/?%24deep_link=true&amp;correlation_id=2916cf46-98c6-4a32-8e9f-6962eb33033f&amp;post_fullname=t3_1qtzext&amp;post_index=0&amp;ref=email_digest&amp;ref_campaign=email_digest&amp;ref_source=email&amp;target_user=AndrewOSU&amp;utm_content=post_title&amp;%243p=e_as&amp;_branch_match_id=1332434242677296023&amp;utm_medium=Email%20Amazon%20SES&amp;_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA22QTUvEMBCGf033tl9NLVthkQURwYOHxXPIJtN22Hw5ndrVg7%2FdqauehASG5%2BGdvKRnzsPtek3gHPLK5LzyGM9rle%2BKslJ5D9oMCxkTYYfReD2S3%2FdzqlCHonyQM03T6idvUxBAch9TgCdkmYQFiDzIuH3lD7jMsBd9RtYYtTWUvXnXE3Kvw%2BgZswft4A0tzKFCySM3ZeUAsp7LFeqeaYSirG0iAm8YU9TohJfNtrZtVS%2Bbna2XlVHlcgdNu6ybuoSTUhulWsnlNLBuR%2B%2BjCTCvU%2Fqv2lVidHARsxFA0MoEwaDXDjsY%2BAqlecgGu%2Fi%2FHdJIFn6dQDbUAetxABJ6iI5gej6%2BiBk5aJsiyzeJ%2BS7AyB4Wn7IIiDB2%2BkRpkuT%2BaFpD%2BAWt4AO4uAEAAA%3D%3D">Multiple Apple Home garage doors in CarPlay</a></li><li><a href="https://x.com/AqaraSmarthouse/status/2018789816452923472?s=20">Great projector automation from Aqara forum</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FVLPWJXX/?th=1&amp;tag=aipodcast-20">SwitchBot Wooden Air Purifier</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9HWYMV5/?th=1&amp;tag=aipodcast-20">Yale Assure 2 Lock with Matter</a></li><li><a href="https://shopyalehome.com">Yale Home Website</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

AppleInsider

Smart Locks, Aliro, & Shared Family Living with Yale's Garrett Lovejoy

FEB 9, 202660 MIN
HomeKit Insider

Smart Locks, Aliro, & Shared Family Living with Yale's Garrett Lovejoy

FEB 9, 202660 MIN

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Join us in this episode as Garrett Lovejoy, SVP at Fortune Brands and General Manager of Connected Security, shares insights into the evolving landscape of smart locks, industry standards like Matter, Thread, and UWB, and the future of intelligent home automation. Discover what’s next for connected security, design trends, and how AI is democratizing automation creation.In this episode:The impact of CES 2026 on smart home industry innovationsHow Matter, Thread, and UWB are transforming device connectivityThe role of AI in simplifying automation setup and personalizationDifferences and future plans for Yale, August, and other brands in the marketAdvances in retrofit solutions for smart blinds, shades, and other accessoriesChallenges with multi-home device management in apartments and condosEmerging smart lock technologies including UWB and AliroThe User Experience evolution with automatic unlocking and tap-based accessThe significance of design innovation and brand differentiationIndustry resilience and firmware update strategies for complex home systemsSend us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow your host at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail me hereSponsored by:Gusto: Try Gusto today at https://gusto.com/homekit, and get three months free when you run your first payroll.Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekitHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showMultiple Apple Home garage doors in CarPlayGreat projector automation from Aqara forumSwitchBot Wooden Air PurifierYale Assure 2 Lock with MatterYale Home WebsiteThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]