On the latest episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, more rumors swirl about delays for Apple’s smart display, Google narrows the Nest brand, and your host reviews the Knog Scout luggage tag with Find My.
This week, a new report yet again points to delays in Apple’s upcoming smart display. Now, 2026 seems more likely as the company waits for more Apple Intelligence and next-gen Siri features to launch.
The news comes on the heels of the launch of iOS 18.4 which contained a number of new features, including robotic vacuum cleaner support for Apple Home. We talk through the availability of this feature and which models currently support it, and what models will be arriving soon.
In other news, Google is discontinuing its Nest Protect smoke detector, and instead launching one in tandem with Resideo. The new Resideo smoke and carbon monoxide detector lacks several Nest Protect features and will not work with Matter or Apple Home.
Sonos is also reducing prices, dropping the Ray soundbar and Era 100 speakers to $199, a permanent price cut of $80 and $50 respectively. This comes not long after a report claimed its next major hardware project was cancelled.
Finally, we do a quick review of the Knog Scout luggage tag. This is a Find My-enabled tracker for luggage that includes a metal cable and a theft prevention siren.
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