On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we discuss new gadgets for the week, together with the launch of the GE Cync below cupboard lights, a common distant, and an IR repeater.
After first being proven at CES 2024, GE Cync is launching its below cupboard lights. These new options are slim, Wi-Fi enabled, and help the total shade spectrum.
The GE Sync additionally helps Matter, making it appropriate with Apple Dwelling. They arrive in 18-inch, 20-inch, and 24-inch sizes plus spherical pucks to suit a wide range of cupboards.
Japanese-based Nature introduced its new Lapis Remo IR blaster. It really works with Matter and appears like a gray pebble in your shelf.
You may join it to the Dwelling app and use it to regulate any IR-based system like a ceiling fan, TV, and extra.
Lastly, Switchbot revealed its new common distant. It too works with Matter and may management nearly something in your leisure system in addition to run sensible house instructions.
Lastly within the information, Apple’s new AirPlay for motels continues its rollout with new Samsung TVs, although particular fashions and lodge chains weren’t talked about.
We wrap the episode by going hands-on with three new merchandise.
First, we take a look at the Pitaka Qi2 Automotive Charger Professional. Apparently, it has three built-in NFC chips so that you could run varied Shortcuts or sensible house instructions with a faucet.
The Narwal Freo X Extremely is an up to date sensible house vacuum that does a terrific job at cleansing your own home, together with rotating to stand up near your partitions and analyzing soiled water.
On the tail finish is the Philips Hue desk lamp. This small lamp will be carried round, helps all colours, and is water-proof to take outdoors.
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