Hands on with tvOS 18 alpha, MagSafe go batteries, &, fresh HomePod on HomeKit Insider
HomeKit Insider Podcast
Last updated 1 hour agoIn this episode of HomeKit Insider podcast, we cover the latest news in the smart home space including new sensors, an updated HomePod, and the changes in tvOS 18 as well. This week was filled with smart home news, including several new product launches. We’ll recap some of our coverage before we get into the news for this week. We went through our list of the best MagSafe Travel Chargers. The 10 chargers featured varied in their features, but they all provided up to 15W charging for iPhone. A video was also released that showcased every new feature of tvOS 18 for Apple TV. This video is comprehensive and covers everything from InSight settings to accessibility settings. Apple updated the HomePod Mini in a new Midnight colour. But nothing else changed. Lutron released the Caseta Casa Dimmer ELV+. This is useful for low voltage insulations such as under cabinet lighting that doesn’t work with regular dimmers. Eve has launched an updated Eve Weather version that comes with Matter activated out of the package — no update is required. Apple Home is still available. Onvis has finally updated its CS1 device. The CS2 contact sensor has an alarm system built in that will activate when you are away. AppleInsider Podcast is a weekly podcast that keeps you up to date with all things Apple. Ask Siri to play the latest HomeKit Insider Episode by saying “Hey Siri” to your HomePod Mini. AppleInsider Podcast subscribers can enjoy ad-free content by subscribing to the podcast for $5 a month via Apple’s Podcasts App or Patreon, if they prefer another podcast player.
