Satechi Qi2 Stand Hands-On, Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra, & the Status of Matter 1.2

This week on HomeKit Insider, I go hands-on with the new Satechi Qi2 2-in-1 folding travel stand, walk through some new smart home devices, update you on the news for the week, and get deep on Matter 1.2 spec with the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra.

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Links from the show

• Nanoleaf Matter light strip
• LG adds Atmos support for Apple Music
• Merros Matter slim plug
• Aliexpress air quality monitor
• Aliexpress temp & humidity sensor
• Ring pan and tilt camera
• Ecobee end-of-lifes first thermostat
• MagSafe thinner on iPhone 16?
• Satechi Qi2 stand
• Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra

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Host

Andrew O'Hara

What is Smart Home Insider?

Learn about the latest smart home news on Smart Home Insider! Host Andrew O'Hara discusses the weekly news, exclusive interviews, in-depth how-to's, smart home automations, integrating Siri Shortcuts, and reviews his recent smart home projects with an added focus on Apple Home & Matter.