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    #552: HomeKit in 2020, with Mikah Sargent

    September 6th, 2020 · 114 minutes

    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.

    Guest Starring: Mikah Sargent

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    Relay FM for St. Jude
    Mikah Sargent (@mikahsargent) / Twitter
    Mikah Sargent - TWiT
    Clockwise - Relay FM
    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