Apple Smart Home Hub Rumor Roundup: 7-Inch Display, Facial Recognition, & Widgets!
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Andrew covers a fast-moving smart home news roundup before diving into the latest Apple smart home rumors, including signs of a new Smart Home Hub, a possible Home OS, and related accessories. Key topics Homey adds solar forecasting and export pricing Comcast’s Wi-Fi Motion feature Eufy’s new NVR security camera system Shelly’s battery-powered flood sensor TCL’s Matter-enabled smart lock Malware found in cheap Android TV boxes Sonos hardware leaks and Live Activities support Apple’s rumored Smart Home Hub and Home OS Possible pricing, sensors, and wall-mounted/tabletop versions Highlights Apple’s smart home roadmap is starting to look more real Widgets and live activities may be central to the user experience The episode also covers the smartest new devices and biggest risks in the broader smart home market Send me your smart home questions and recommendations with the hashtag #SmartHomeInsider. Tweet and follow your host at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @andrewohara941 on Threads Email me here Sponsored by: Quo: Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://quo.com/HOMEKIT! Hims: Visit https://hims.com/homeinsider to get a personalized plan that gets you! Smart Home Insider YouTube Channel Subscribe to the Smart Home Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe. Links from the show Homey solar energy updates Sonos soundbar leaks Sonos Live Activities Android streaming box botnet Reddit post FBI streaming box PSA Comcast motion tracking TCL D2 Pro smart lock Shelly Flood Gen 4 macOS Tahoe leak Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
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