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Living BlindfullyThe benefits of home automation and how to get started, notetakers in the past, present and future, and verifying your identity onlineHere are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.
Welcome to 278 0:00
In loving memory of Pauline Mosen 2:22
Downloading from YouTube on iOS 10:17
Looking for accessible real-time translation app 11:35
Keeping access to Windows 10, and Zoom H Essential Recorders 13:25
YouTube accessibility issue 18:31.684
Notetakers in the past, present and future 22:40
Verifying identity online in the US 38:23
Braille Sense notification that won't go away 43:10
Baseball commentary accessibility when at the venue 44:29
The ARA device 48:27
Blind people in wheelchairs at the airport 49:22
Crossword puzzle apps that work with JAWS 54:48
Mastodon versus Bluesky 55:38
Dustin Boggus from...2024-04-201h 59
The myHomeKithome PodcastJanuary 2024 HomeKit & Matter News Rehash | AI & Apple Home: the Future?Nowadays, AI is everywhere, but what can it do in our Apple Home? In this episode, we discuss this trending topic plus look at some news points from the last weeks, and I talk about some major changes coming to myHomeKithome!Get 3 months of ExpressVPN for free! Find out why ExpressVPN is the #1 most recommended VPN. https://expressvpn.com/myhomekithome📰HomeKit News ArticlesHomey Pro Smart Home Hub Gets a Thread Radio UpdateInovelli to Launch Matter over Thread Dimmer SwitchCES 2024: GE’s Latest Smart Li...2024-02-0616 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastCES 2024 Apple Home & Matter HighlightsAs CES 2024 wraps up, we look at some of the Apple Home and Matter highlights from the show and look forward to a smarter 2024.📰CES 2024 News ArticlesEve Announces First Matter over Thread Wall Outlet, and More…Matter Update for Eve Motion Blinds Now AvailableLG Unveil New Airplay 2-compatible 4K MonitorsU-Tech’s New Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint Smart Lock is the First to Support Matter over ThreadFirst Matter-enabled Air Purifier Announced by AIDotMore Matter Product...2024-01-1222 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastMatter & Thread are Trending in the Smart Home, but Just Not in Mine!It’s time to play Apple Home news catch-up once again and, once again, the headlines are dominated by Matter and Thread releases. While I love the Latter, the former is not so exciting for me and after looking at product releases from SwitchBot, Tuo, Philips Hue, Aqara, SemiSmart, and Onvis, I’ll tell you why I am not Matter’s biggest fan…yet.Learn how to get 3 months of ExpressVPN’s award-winning VPN service at https://expressvpn.com/myhomekithome📰HomeKit News Articles2023-12-0814 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastBlack Friday 2023 Smart Home Deals Sneak PeekBlack Friday and Cyber Monday smart home deals are everywhere, but how do you know which ones are the best? We’re here for you! In this episode, we preview just a few of the literally hundreds of Apple Home and smart home offers to be had during this annual shopping extravaganza!😲 Check out our Black Friday Smart Home Deals Hub https://myhomekithome.com/blackfridayhomekitdeals🤑 Save up to 55% on Ekster’s smart wallets and accessories at https://partner.ekster.com/myhomekithome...2023-11-2010 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastMatter 1.2 Brings BIG Things to HomeKit Plus More Apple Home News!Matter 1.2 Brings BIG Things to HomeKit Plus More Apple Home News!I’ve largely been sleeping on Matter because Matter was kind of sleeping on Apple Home, at least until now. The 1.2 update update brings some well overdue and long-awaited device categories to HomeKit and we discuss them, as well as some other goings-on in the world of the Apple smart home.📰HomeKit News ArticlesMatter 1.2 Brings Robot Vacuums, Fridges, Smoke Alarms and MoreNanoleaf Announce Two New Lights Plus New Lamp CollaborationsLevel Adds a WiFi Bridge...2023-10-2711 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastAccessibility & the Smart Home: A Conversation with Jonathan MosenI’ve come to realize that my journey in the smart home has a lot to do with my experience as a blind individual and the ability of the connected home to make my abode more accessible, this is really at the core of myHomeKithome. In this episode, I talk with renowned blindness advocate, assistive technology consultant, and global podcasting personality Jonathan Mosen to discuss what accessibility is, why it’s important, and its implications for the smart home. Save 20% off the Grid backpack from Ekster by using promo code MYHOMEKITHOME20 at checkout or by goi...2023-10-2027 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastHomeKit Apps Unite! + Good & Bad Things from Philips Hue and LOADS More Apple Home NewsLate summer early fall is tech time and we’re used to seeing a bevy of Apple Home product launches and we’re getting that in spades, but we’ve also got some software and firmware developments to discuss.Save 20% off the Grid backpack from Ekster by using promo code MYHOMEKITHOME20 at checkout or by going to https://shop.ekster.com/myhomekithome20📰HomeKit News Articles & ResourcesPhilips Hue Will Soon Require an Account to Use Its App: Here’s What That MeansMatter Support for Philips...2023-10-1315 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastNew Apple Home Features in iOS 17 from a Blind Guy's PerspectiveiOS 17 was recently unleashed unto the public and there’s no shortage of useful and just plain cool features to toy with, including some decent ones for Apple Home fans. In this episode, we’ll break them all down with some insight from a blindness lens. Save 20% off the Grid backpack from Ekster by using promo code MYHOMEKITHOME20 at checkout or by going to https://shop.ekster.com/myhomekithome20🌟HomeKit Products Mentioned in Today’s ShowGet the Sensibo Air AC Controller...2023-10-0617 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastThread on iPhone 15, the Action Button & the U2 Chip with Eric Welander | Extended CutApple’s iPhone events don’t usually have anything to do with the smart home, but this year there were a couple of announcements that I think will be pretty big for Apple Home users and so does Eric Welander and this is our uncut conversation all about Apple Home at the September 2023 iPhone event.Eric Welander’s Thoughts on Thread on iPhone 15: https://youtu.be/cuCP46kKGyo?si=g7IL3y1XjGuJvpcUFollow Eric everywhere!https...2023-09-1917 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastThread on iPhone 15 with Eric Welander + Apple Home News from Flic, Caseta & More!Apple’s iPhone 15 has a lot going for it, including a freakin’ Thread radio! That’s right, but we still have no idea how they plan to implement it. In this episode, special guest Eric Welander and I speculate Thread’s potential on iPhone, I look at the Apple Event from a smart home and accessibility perspective, and also break down of Apple Home and other smart home news.Save 20% off Ekster’s brand new Grid backpack with promo code MYHOMEKITHOME20 at checkout or by going to https://shop.ekster.com/m...2023-09-1520 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastApple Home & Smart Home at IFA Berlin 2023IFA 2023 wrapped up earlier this week and in this episode, we break down the biggest announcements for Apple Home, Matter, and the smart home.📰HomeKit News ArticlesPhilips Hue Has 3 New Smart Security CamerasPhilips Hue Announces Its First Smart Cameras, Matter Update, and MoreEve Play Adds Airplay 2 Streaming to Your HiFi System and SpeakersThe Eve Play Brings Airplay 2 Audio to Your HiFi Gear this November🌟Home...2023-09-0812 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastSwitchBot’s Curtain 3 is Here, New HomeKit Cameras on the Way & MUCH More | My Problem with MatterWe are at the beginning of the tech busy season and I for one am pretty excited. Smart home manufacturers have been busy pushing out Matter updates and entirely new devices and something feels fresh about it all. In this episode, we talk about a couple of Matter updates and a new product from SwitchBot, look forward to some Apple Home-related releases at IFA, and Aqara is up to their usual product drop shenanigans with their first international lighting product. We round out today’s episode with my uncommon, but miserably irritating experience with some Matter devices....2023-08-2516 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastA MASSIVE Apple Home News Episode Thanks to Matter & Thread!A MASSIVE Apple Home News Episode Thanks to Matter & Thread!While I have spent the past couple of weeks on “vacation”, it was a working holiday, but somehow a metric ton of HomeKit news piled up and we had better dump it before it really gets out of control! 📰HomeKit News ArticlesLeviton Upgrades 4 Decora Smart WiFi Devices to Matter Aqara Debuts Its First Thread-based Device with Native Matter SupportNanoleaf Launches Immersive 4D TV Screen...2023-07-2118 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastApple Home Prime Day 2023 Deals Preview!Amazon Prime Day is upon us yet again and there are some killer Apple Home Prime Day deals to be had from the likes of Eve, SwitchBot, Lutron, August, Onvis, and so many more. This episode of the podcast teases just a few of the savings in store for Prime Day 2023.⭐️Check out ALL of the best Apple Home Prime Day deals: https://myhomekithome.com/primedayhomekitdeals 💰 Get yourself some sweet savings on an Ekster smart Wallet this Prime Day: https://geni.us/EksteronAmazon👀 Enter the Onvis CT3 Door & W...2023-07-0807 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastApple Home @ WWDC23 & More HomeKit Product Launches!Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is usually a very exciting time for Apple Home enthusiasts since the event focuses on software, but this year was overshadowed by some major hardware announcements and it seems like Apple almost forgot they have a smart home platform…almost. We’ll also discuss some notable HomeKit product releases, I give a brief update on my trials and tribulations with the Aqara G4, and we’ll wrap up the episode for a look at what’s in store for myHomeKithome content in the near future.Last chance to enter to wi...2023-06-0911 min
The Digital Media ZoneHome: On #156 – The Accessible Smarthome with Dustin Boggus
MyHomeKithome YouTuber and podcast host Dustin Boggus joins Richard to talk about accessibility in the smarthome. Sure, it’s fun and futuristic to have lights and digital assistants that obey your commands and react to your presence…but what if your ability to work and live safely in your own environment depended upon it? Dustin shares his experiences with specific technologies and products and shares some thoughts about what more the industry could be doing. Oh, and this episode was recorded some time ago, so we also talk about some now … fairly old industry news.
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Home: On - a DIY home automation podcast from The Digital Media ZoneHome: On #156 – The Accessible Smarthome with Dustin Boggus
MyHomeKithome YouTuber and podcast host Dustin Boggus joins Richard to talk about accessibility in the smarthome. Sure, it’s fun and futuristic to have lights and digital assistants that obey your commands and react to your presence…but what if your ability to work and live safely in your own environment depended upon it? Dustin shares his experiences with specific technologies and products and shares some thoughts about what more the industry could be doing. Oh, and this episode was recorded some time ago, so we also talk about some now … fairly old industry news.
Listen to the ep...2023-05-3042 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastAqara G4 Hot Takes, Matter Updates & More Apple Home News | Wemo Still SUCKS!I finally got my Aqara video doorbell installed and I have thoughts. Matter got its first update and shocker, it’s kind of boring. In this episode we also touch on some other stories from the HomeKit news cycle and top the show off with another reason to hate Wemo.📰HomeKit News ArticlesMatter 1.1 Release - Enhancements for Developers and DevicesGovee LED Strip Light M1 Matter Review Yeelight Announce Matter Support for their Pro Gate...2023-05-2613 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastApple Home News Roundup April / May 2023The HomeKit news cycle tends to ebb and flow throughout the year, but with Matter’s release and a large portion of the smart home industry testing the waters, it does seem we have slightly more things to talk about… especially if your podcast host has been sleeping a bit.Save up to 35% off your order of Ekster’s smart wallets and accessories during their Father’s Day event: https://shop.ekster.com/myhomekithome 📰HomeKit News ArticlesSmartWings Officially Launch Its Own Thread-enab...2023-05-1914 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastNew Apple Home Features, Third Party App Updates & HomeKit Security Breaches!Though we’re pretty late in the iOS update cycle, it would seem that iOS 16 still has some HomeKit tricks up its sleeves. Alongside the re-release of the new HomeKit architecture, we also got some HomePod updates and they might just be hinting at some upcoming Apple Home additions in iOS 17. We also explore some third-party HomeKit app updates and round out the episode with a look at an iOS security exploit that involved HomeKit.Get up to 35% off your order of Ekster’s smart wallets and accessories during their Father’s Day event through...2023-05-1113 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastImprove Your Indoor Air Quality with QingPing Air Monitor Lite & Apple Home💰 Save up to 25% on your order of Ekster’s Smart Wallets & Accessories through April 24 ➡️https://shop.ekster.com/myhomekithome🌟 Get the QingPing Air Monitor Lite: https://geni.us/ZjtsY 🌟 Get the QingPing Temperature & Humidity Sensor: https://geni.us/79Ib The Air Monitor Lite from QingPing is an ideal Apple Home air quality sensor. Not only does it keep track of the temperature, humidity, and particulate matter, it also measures the CO2 levels in the...2023-04-1908 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastDoes Your Apple Smart Home Need the Yale Smart Safe?The Yale Smart Safe is HomeKit’s first connected strong box and it does have a lot going for it, but does your Apple Home really need a connected safe?🌟 Get the Yale Smart Safe: https://geni.us/CabF4 🛡️ Protect your online privacy and get 3 months of ExpressVPN for FREE ➡️ ✍️ Check out our full written review of the Yale Smart Safe: 🎥 RELATED Videos & Playlists 🎬 Reagle S...2023-04-1810 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastAqara, SwitchBot & More News Galore! | My Problem with WemoAfter a short Apple Home news dry spell, we’ve been kind of inundated with news this last week or so. New products, preorders, and LOTS of Matter product news. In this episode, we’ll talk about new gear from Aqara, Hubitat, SwitchBot, Nanoleaf, Zemismart, Meross, and we’ll wrap things up with a “You Know What Grinds My Gears” segment. SPONSOR: Save 20% off your order of Popl’s smart business card solutions by going to https://myhomekithome.com/Popl 🌟 Apple Home Products Mentioned in Today’s Show...2023-03-2412 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastMore Thread Devices & LIFX’ Revival | Local Control or No ControlThread continues to make headlines and this week we get two more devices from Eve and wemo. We also got word that Feit Electric has bought out LIFX hopefully helping to prop up the beloved smart lighting manufacturer. But what do you do when the lights go out? If you have local control, you’re good to go, but if not you may be left in the dark. We discuss the issue of local control and how to mitigate device discontinuation.HomeKit News ArticlesRedesi...2023-02-2714 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastWelcome! New Aqara & Eve Devices | Zigbee vs. ThreadIn this premiere episode of The myHomeKithome Podcast, we briefly dive into the format for the new show and then we go right into some exciting news from Eve and Aqara followed by a review of Aqara’s Motion Sensor P1, and then a rousing discussion on the day-to-day use and applications of Zigbee vs. Thread networks in a HomeKit home.HomeKit News ArticlesThe Eve Motion is The First Thread Motion Sensor Aqara Curtain Motor E1 is Now Available with HomeKit Support Aqara...2023-02-2720 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastThread Weaves into New Categories, A Mini Smart Plug Mini Review | What the Heck is Thread Anyway?It was a pretty calm week in the HomeKit space, but we did see the North American release of the world’s first Thread-enabled air purifier which I’m stoked about. I also discuss my experience with SwitchBot’s first foray into the HomeKit space with a mini review of their Smart Plug mini with HomeKit. To round things out, we dive a little deeper into what Thread is and why you should, or maybe shouldn’t, care.My sincerest apologies for this week’s audio quality. The combination of a VERY reverby recording space and a U...2023-02-2715 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastA Threadless Air Purifier, Tap & Twist to Activate | Physical Control or No ControlWe start off this week’s episode with news of another HomeKit product biting the dust. Thankfully, there’s a new HomeKit air purifier from SmartMi to help if you have allergies. Finally, we wrap up with a look at the brand new Tap Dial from Philips Hue which conveniently leads us into a rousing discussion of the benefits, and random pitfalls, of physical control over your HomeKit home. HomeKit News ArticlesChamberlain Discontinues Its HomeKit Hub for MyQ Garage Door ControllersSmartMi...2023-02-2724 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastThe Brand Old HomePod | New Product Categories?The rumors had been swirling for months and Apple, sort of out of left field, dropped the second generation HomePod on us earlier this week, but is it what users were wanting? In this episode, we break it down and also look at a couple of pretty unique HomeKit products and wrap it all up with a discussion on an issue with product categories in Apple Home. 📰HomeKit News ArticlesApple Introduces a New HomePod with Breakthrough Sound and IntelligenceYale Releases Two New H...2023-01-2112 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastEverything Apple Home at CES 2023While many are still nursing their New Year’s hangovers, the tech community is buzzing with the excitement of the Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas every year. Showing off the latest and greatest in tech, the smart home has been getting more and more attention and perhaps this year was the biggest so far now that Matter is finally here. In this episode, we discuss the best in Apple Home and Matter from this year’s event.Make new friends and clients this New Year with a custom smart business card from P...2023-01-0617 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastLate 2022 HomeKit News Review | What the f@#$ eufy?!December is usually crickets in the HomeKit and smart home world as device makers start to wind down the year and start to look forward to CES, but not this year! We’ve got some exciting news, confusing news, and even some really bad news.Sponsor: Get up to 40% off Ekster’s premium smart wallet and accessory holiday bundles ➡️ https://shop,ekster.com/myhomekithome 📰HomeKit News ArticlesMeross Launches Its First Matter Smart Plug with 50% Disc...2022-12-2014 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastHOOBS, Hubitat, & Aqara | Shortcuts vs. HomeKitIt seems there has been a flood of HomeKit hubs hitting the market as of late with all sorts of functionality. It also seems that Aqara never stops pushing out new products. In this episode, we discuss a couple of Homekit hub newcomers and Aqara’s latest accessories. We then wrap up with a brief chat about the differences between Shortcuts and full HomeKit support. 📰HomeKit News ArticlesIntroducing HOOBS ProThe Hubitat Elevation Hub Now Integrates with Apple HomeKit...2022-12-0115 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastMatter is HERE…sortaAfter 3 LONG years and LOTS of speculating, Matter is FINALLY here and we can, for now at least, keep waiting a little while longer. Last week, the CSA held the official Matter launch event and in this episode, we talk about the highlights, and wax on Matter’s short-term and long-term potential impact on HomeKit and the Apple Home platform.SPONSOR: Save up to 25% on your very own Ekster AirTag wallet or any other high quality Ekster gear by going to https://shop.ekster.com/myhomekithome📰HomeKit News Articl...2022-11-1111 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastApple’s Home app in iOS 16 from an Accessibility PerspectiveCoinciding with the release of the iPhone 14, Apple has unleashed the latest version of its mobile operating system. Boasting new features like lock screen widgets and the ability to edit and delete iMessages, iOS 16 also brings a revamped Home experience. In this episode, we’ll walk you through the new interface, but we’ll do it with a twist using Apple’s built-in accessibility tool, VoiceOver. I’ll also share my thoughts on the changes with accessibility in mind.🏠 My HomeKit Home SetupAqara G2H Camera Hub: https://a...2022-09-2316 minThe myHomeKithome PodcastHomeKit & Accessibility at Apple’s iPhone Event, New Devices from Eve, Leviton, and IKEA | To Hub or Not to Hub, Is That a Question?We don’t really expect smart home talk at Apple’s iPhone event, but there was a brief mention of HomeKit this year. We discuss it along with some accessibility implications of the new AirPods Pro. Also, Eve made waves at this year’s IFA show in Germany showing off Matter and announcing some new additions to their lineup. Leviton released a new HomeKit-enabled fan speed controller. IKEA also looks to be gearing up to join the Thread and Matter conversation with a new hub. What is a hub, you ask? Why should you care? We end our episode with a discus...2022-09-0920 min
Eyes On Success with hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey2152 Apple HomeKit and the Smart Home (Dec. 22, 2021)
2152 Apple HomeKit and the Smart Home (Dec. 22, 2021)
Show Notes
There are a myriad of devices based on the Apple Home Kit, but how are they used and which have the functionality you might be looking for? Hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey talk with Dustin Boggus, who is visually impaired himself, about his “MyHomeKitHome” videos, blog, and website that aim to show users what can be expected from such devices and how they work.
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