More New Matter Devices, Siri Delays, & Trimmable Smart Shades

On this episode of HomeKit Insider, we dive into more of this week's smart home news including more Amazon hardware arriving this fall, a leaked sensor from Ikea, more evidence of Apple's smart home display, and the delay of Apple's next-gen Siri.

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Andrew O'Hara

What is HomeKit Insider?

Learn about the latest Apple Home & Matter devices, news, reviews, and more on HomeKit Insider! Host Andrew O'Hara discusses the weekly news, in-depth how-to's, smart home automations, integrating Siri Shortcuts, and reviews his recent HomeKit projects.