552: HomeKit in 2020, with Mikah Sargent

Since its introduction, HomeKit has steadily grown into a wide-reaching ecosystem for smart home devices. This week, Stephen and David talk with Mikah Sargent about HomeKit hardware and software, as well as ways to extend what Apple allows it to do in its default app.

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Guest Starring:

Mikah Sargent

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Mikah Sargent - TWiT

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TS3 Plus | Thunderbolt 3 Dock – CalDigit

Apple Thunderbolt Display - Wikipedia

iOS - Home - Apple

iOS - Home Accessories - Apple

HomeKit: The ultimate guide to Apple home automation | iMore

LG UltraFine 5K Display - Apple

‘Sonoma Aroma’ Filling North Bay Noses With Smell – CBS San Francisco

Gilroy, “the garlic capital of the world”

Ecamm Live

ATEM Mini | Blackmagic Design

Key Light | elgato.com

Cam Link 4K | elgato.com

Reincubate Camo

How HomeKit's software authentication works | iMore

Set up your HomePod, Apple TV, or iPad as a home hub - Apple Support

Philips Hue Lights

Wi-Fi enabled LED smart lights - LIFX.com

Caséta by Lutron

iDevices Switch | Connected Plug

iHome Smart Home Switches

Hue Play HDMI Sync Box

Sync Hue Lights With Your TV/PS4/Xbox - Mikah on YouTube

iDevices Outdoor Switch | HomeKit Enabled Plug for Outdoors

August Smart Locks

Premis Touch Screen Smart Door Lock with Apple HomeKit Technology | Kwikset

Yale Assure SL review, or: How I learned to stop worrying and embrace the Smart Lock – Six Colors

Best HomeKit Garage Door Openers in 2020 | iMore

SmartThermostat ecobee

Logitech Circle 2 Home Security Camera, Indoor/Outdoor HD Camera

eufy Security Cameras

Use HomeKit Secure Video - Apple Support

Differences Between eufyCam Models

HomeCam for HomeKit

HomeRun for HomeKit

Home+ for HomeKit Automation

Home+ Automation Details

Nanoleaf Canvas : Nanoleaf.me

Homebridge

How to connect incompatible accessories to HomeKit using Homebridge | iMore

Hoobs

Starling Home Hub

chihuahua.coffee — Mikah Sargent