HomeKit Insider Podcast Highlights Smart Home Innovations and Gadgets
The latest episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast dissects the newest smart home features revealed at WWDC 2025. Listeners can catch up on announcements from Apple’s various operating systems, alongside a hands-on review of the Govee lamp post light.
WWDC 2025 Smart Home Rundown
The podcast opens with a deep dive into the smart home advancements coming with iOS 26. This version includes significant enhancements for CarPlay, allowing for widgets designed to control and view smart home devices. Beyond CarPlay, the Home app also receives notable updates.
In addition to iOS 26, tvOS and visionOS get their own tailored updates. The Apple TV gains features like a karaoke mode. Meanwhile, the Vision Pro now has access to widgets.
Podcast Episode Details
The podcast then turns its focus to recent releases. The WWDC news is followed by the only substantial release of the week, the China G100 from Aqara. The episode also features a detailed assessment of the Govee lamp post light.
The Govee lamp post light, tested in the episode, is a full-color outdoor light. It operates over Wi-Fi and supports Matter. The light has integrated sensors.
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