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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 it.

    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