On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we try to provide some clarity on robotic vacuums, discuss Nanoleaf price cuts, and cover the new G5 Pro camera.
This last week was wild, with Apple launching the iPhone 16e and — very unusually — beta versions of iOS and iPadOS late on Friday. Needless to say, it’s been a lot to unpack.
The iPhone 16e is the successor to the iPhone SE, albeit with a higher price tag. Even though it has an update design, there are a number of smart home-related compromises.
To start, the new phone lacks MagSafe, causing quite the stir. It also lacks Thread and ultra wideband.
We explain exactly what that means for smart home users during the podcast. Short version — smart home enthusiasts should look elsewhere.
In other Apple news, we break down robotic vacuum cleaner support in iOS 18.4and what it means for users. Including the service area clusters.
Outside of Apple, we had the release of the Aqara G5 Pro camera. It boasts IP65 resistance, a POE option, true color night vision, Thread support, and more.
Nanoleaf also announced its new pricing initiative. It decreases prices, permanently, across the board by roughly 20%, but as high as 36% on its products.
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