Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
🔗 Links
My new backdrop will return to looking like this — youtube.com/watch?v=I60iVbKvhl0
Nanoleaf's New $80 Smart Ceiling Light - macrumors.com/2026/06/30/nanoleaf-smart-ceiling-light
Nanoleaf Smart Multicolor Ceiling Light (Each) – Nanoleaf Shop USA — us-shop.nanoleaf.me/products/smart-multicolor-ceiling-light
Newsletter — ericw.org/newsletter
UWB Smart Lock with Matter over Thread | Schlage Sense Pro™ Smart Deadbolt - schlage.com/en/home/smart-locks/sense-pro.html
Govee files IPO for more smart lighting and appliance | Matter Alpha — matteralpha.com/industry-news/govee-ipo-prospectus-smart-home-strategy
Aqara Zigbee Wireless Mini Switch — geni.us/omYOHwj [Amazon]
Access Point U7 Outdoor - Ubiquiti Store United States — store.ui.com/us/en/category/wifi-outdoor/products/u7-outdoor
BILRESA remote control, white smart/dual button — ikea.com/us/en/p/bilresa-remote-control-white-smart-dual-button-80617876
VARMBLIXT LED orange donut-shaped lamp, 12" — ikea.com/us/en/p/varmblixt-led-table-wall-lamp-orange-glass-round-90525150
VARMBLIXT LED table/wall lamp, dimmable smart/white glass color and white spectrum, 12" — ikea.com/us/en/p/varmblixt-led-table-wall-lamp-dimmable-smart-white-glass-color-and-white-spectrum-80613524
LIFX Smart Dimmer 4 Button - White | LIFX — lifx.com/products/dimmer
Homekit News and Reviews - all things HomeKit, Matter, and connected tech in one site. — homekitnews.com
Thirdreality launches Matter Smart Timer Light TL2 — homekitnews.com/2026/06/28/thirdreality-launches-matter-smart-timer-light-tl2
Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) — store.google.com/product/nest_learning_thermostat_4th_gen?hl=en-US
Aqara Smart Lock U400 — aqara.com/en/product/smart-lock-u400
Buttonate for HomeKit — https://buttonate.app/
ratgdo garage door opener control by ratcloud llc — https://ratcloud.llc/
PoE Board for iQ3 2.X controllers - gotailwind.com/products/pre-order-poe-board?_pos=1&_sid=b174e8ff9&_ss=r
This week's smart home live stream covers the latest Apple Home and Matter news, including Nanoleaf's new $80 smart ceiling light and hands-on first impressions of the $400 Schlage Sense Pro ultra-wideband lock. Along the way, I talk about replacing a Google Nest thermostat with the Aqara W200, Govee's surprise IPO filing, and my everyday favorites like the Aqara Mini Switch, Ubiquiti U7 Outdoor, and YoLink temperature sensors. If you're building an Apple Home or HomeKit setup and weighing smart locks, thermostats, and the IKEA VARMBLIXT, this roundup covers what I'm up to, what's catching my attention, and recent news.
💌 *Get my Sunday Scene Newsletter*
ericw.org/newsletter
It's just 3 Apple or smart home things worth your attention.
*Upcoming live stream schedule*
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
03:30 Why I'm in the studio (new setup)
06:58 Nanoleaf's new $80 smart ceiling light
08:53 Sunday Scene newsletter update
10:04 Schlage Sense Pro lock first impressions
14:37 Replacing a Nest thermostat: Nest vs Aqara W200
18:40 Homey Pro Mini automation platform
19:10 Govee files for an IPO
23:23 Aqara Mini Switch (button pick)
26:30 Buttonate app beta teaser
27:00 Ubiquiti U7 Outdoor access point
29:29 YoLink temperature sensors
31:14 Apple's new voice assistant & home automation
33:02 Apple Home price increases (Apple TV as hub)
35:23 IKEA VARM Blixt lamp: smart vs non-smart
39:24 LIFX dimmer rant
43:32 Third Reality night light with clock
45:59 Smart lock reliability discussion
49:51 ratgdo garage door opener
54:59 Wrap up
#SmartHome #AppleHome #Matter
🔗 Links
My new backdrop will return to looking like this — youtube.com/watch?v=I60iVbKvhl0
Nanoleaf's New $80 Smart Ceiling Light - macrumors.com/2026/06/30/nanoleaf-smart-ceiling-light
Nanoleaf Smart Multicolor Ceiling Light (Each) – Nanoleaf Shop USA — us-shop.nanoleaf.me/products/smart-multicolor-ceiling-light
Newsletter — ericw.org/newsletter
UWB Smart Lock with Matter over Thread | Schlage Sense Pro™ Smart Deadbolt - schlage.com/en/home/smart-locks/sense-pro.html
Govee files IPO for more smart lighting and appliance | Matter Alpha — matteralpha.com/industry-news/govee-ipo-prospectus-smart-home-strategy
Aqara Zigbee Wireless Mini Switch — geni.us/omYOHwj [Amazon]
Access Point U7 Outdoor - Ubiquiti Store United States — store.ui.com/us/en/category/wifi-outdoor/products/u7-outdoor
BILRESA remote control, white smart/dual button — ikea.com/us/en/p/bilresa-remote-control-white-smart-dual-button-80617876
VARMBLIXT LED orange donut-shaped lamp, 12" — ikea.com/us/en/p/varmblixt-led-table-wall-lamp-orange-glass-round-90525150
VARMBLIXT LED table/wall lamp, dimmable smart/white glass color and white spectrum, 12" — ikea.com/us/en/p/varmblixt-led-table-wall-lamp-dimmable-smart-white-glass-color-and-white-spectrum-80613524
LIFX Smart Dimmer 4 Button - White | LIFX — lifx.com/products/dimmer
Homekit News and Reviews - all things HomeKit, Matter, and connected tech in one site. — homekitnews.com
Thirdreality launches Matter Smart Timer Light TL2 — homekitnews.com/2026/06/28/thirdreality-launches-matter-smart-timer-light-tl2
Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) — store.google.com/product/nest_learning_thermostat_4th_gen?hl=en-US
Aqara Smart Lock U400 — aqara.com/en/product/smart-lock-u400
Buttonate for HomeKit — https://buttonate.app/
ratgdo garage door opener control by ratcloud llc — https://ratcloud.llc/
PoE Board for iQ3 2.X controllers - gotailwind.com/products/pre-order-poe-board?_pos=1&_sid=b174e8ff9&_ss=r
This week's smart home live stream covers the latest Apple Home and Matter news, including Nanoleaf's new $80 smart ceiling light and hands-on first impressions of the $400 Schlage Sense Pro ultra-wideband lock. Along the way, I talk about replacing a Google Nest thermostat with the Aqara W200, Govee's surprise IPO filing, and my everyday favorites like the Aqara Mini Switch, Ubiquiti U7 Outdoor, and YoLink temperature sensors. If you're building an Apple Home or HomeKit setup and weighing smart locks, thermostats, and the IKEA VARMBLIXT, this roundup covers what I'm up to, what's catching my attention, and recent news.
💌 *Get my Sunday Scene Newsletter*
ericw.org/newsletter
It's just 3 Apple or smart home things worth your attention.
*Upcoming live stream schedule*
ericw.org/live
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
03:30 Why I'm in the studio (new setup)
06:58 Nanoleaf's new $80 smart ceiling light
08:53 Sunday Scene newsletter update
10:04 Schlage Sense Pro lock first impressions
14:37 Replacing a Nest thermostat: Nest vs Aqara W200
18:40 Homey Pro Mini automation platform
19:10 Govee files for an IPO
23:23 Aqara Mini Switch (button pick)
26:30 Buttonate app beta teaser
27:00 Ubiquiti U7 Outdoor access point
29:29 YoLink temperature sensors
31:14 Apple's new voice assistant & home automation
33:02 Apple Home price increases (Apple TV as hub)
35:23 IKEA VARM Blixt lamp: smart vs non-smart
39:24 LIFX dimmer rant
43:32 Third Reality night light with clock
45:59 Smart lock reliability discussion
49:51 ratgdo garage door opener
54:59 Wrap up
#SmartHome #AppleHome #Matter
