Samsung is buying audio company Harman and it may be in part to compete with Apple’s CarPlay. Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join Jeff Gamet to look at Samsung’s motives, plus Dave explains HomeKit’s security versus other Internet of Things devices, and they take a look at AT&T’s Stream Saver.
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Apple’s HomeKit Security vs. ioT Botnets – There’s Only So Much Apple Can Do
The recent botnet attacks have called into question the security of all our various internet of Things (ioT) devices, and rightfully so. One of the regular chimes I hear in our Apple-centric universe is, “HomeKit is secure, it must be the answer.” Unfortunately, HomeKit is only built to secure HomeKit, not everything. More must be done.
Elgato's Eve Motion Adds Motion Sensor Control to Your HomeKit Network
Elgato just expanded its HomeKit smarthome offerings with its new Eve Motion. The Eve Motion is a motion sensor you can use to trigger HomeKit scenes, like turning on lights when someone enters a room. It has a 29.5-foot range, is splash-proof so you can use it outdoors in areas that are protected from direct rain, and runs for about a year on two AA batteries. Eve Motion is a Bluetooth-only device, so you’ll need a third or fourth generation Apple TV for remote access and control. Amazon is taking orders now at US$49.95 each, and it’ll ship on November 9th.
TMO Daily Observations 2016-11-01: Apple's HomeKit and Internet of Things Security
After the Dyn DDOS attack, The Mac Observer started looking into claims that HomeKit smarthome devices were protected from participating. Today Dave Hamilton and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to look at what they found. Hint: Internet security is a complicated thing in spite of HomeKit’s strengths.
TMO Daily Observations 2016-10-24: DDOS Attacks, Internet of Things, and HomeKit Security
Last Friday we all learned first hand what happens when hackers decide to target DNS hosts with a distributed Denial of Service attack. Dave Hamilton and The Maccast’s Adam Christianson join Jeff Gamet to look at Friday’s attack and how the Internet of Things played a major role in the incident. They also talk about how HomeKit devices may also be susceptible to hackers.
Can't Remotely Control Your HomeKit Devices? Enable iCloud Two-Factor Authentication
If you upgraded to iOS 10 on your iPhone or iPad, and tvOS 10 on your fourth generation Apple TV and now can’t remotely access your HomeKit devices, there’s probably an easy fix for that. Odds are you haven’t enabled iCloud Two-Factor authentication, which HomeKit in iOS 10 and tvOS 10 requires. Read on to learn how to get set up.
PSA: iOS 10 No Longer Supports 3rd-Gen Apple TV as HomeKit Hub
Are you an early HomeKit adopter using a third-gen AppleTV as your hub? If so, you may need to buy some new hardware after upgrading to iOS 10, as the new features in Apple’s home automation and control platform also introduce new compatibility requirements.
ACM 368: Jeff's HomeKit Breakthrough, Pokémon GO, Post-PC Era
In this episode of The Apple Context Machine, Bryan and Jeff talk about HomeKit, sparked by Jeff’s triumph over something that shouldn’t have been hard to begin with. They also talk about Jeff’s initial foray into Pokémon GO, and look at the Post-PC Era (or lack thereof) in light of Scrivener coming to iOS.
Apple Watch Fitness+ Not Connecting to Apple TV? Easy Fixes
Is the Fitness + app on Apple Watch not connecting to your Apple TV? Here are some quick fixes so that you can get back to your workout fast.
Apple Considering an Apple TV With a Built-in Camera, but Don’t Get Your Hopes Up
The Apple TV is the perfect accessory for those looking to create a smart home with HomeKit. However, it has been stagnant for a few years. Engineers at Apple are already thinking about new features, but they won’t be arriving soon.
TCL TV AirPlay Not Working? Here’s How To Fix That
Is AirPlay not working on your TCL TV? Here are some troubleshooting steps for when you’re having trouble screen mirroring your Apple devices.
Hisense TV AirPlay Not Working? Here’s How To Fix That
Is AirPlay not working on your Hisense TV? Here are some troubleshooting steps for when you can’t mirror your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
Fire TV AirPlay Not Working? Here’s How To Fix That
Is AirPlay not working on your Fire TV platform? Here’s what you should do if you’re having trouble screen mirroring your Apple devices.
Sony TV Airplay Not Working? Here’s How To Fix That
Find solutions to AirPlay not working on Sony TV. Also, go through the list of Sony TV models compatible with AirPlay.
VIZIO TV Airplay Not Working? Here’s How To Fix That
Is AirPlay not working on your VIZIO TV? Here are some troubleshooting steps that’ll help you mirror your Apple devices’ displays properly.
Fix: Apple TV App Not Working on Roku in 5 Ways
If AirPlay is not working on Roku, it may be an Internet problem or something else. Let’s explore some possible fixes.
LG TV AirPlay Not Working? Here's How to Fix That
If LG TV AirPlay is not working properly, restart your devices and make sure they are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Best AirPlay 2-Compatible TVs in 2024
Check out the best AirPlay 2 TVs in 2023 that enable seamless connectivity between your Apple devices and television.
How and Why To Set Up Sound Recognition on Your HomePod
For those times when your smoke or CO2 alarm might go off when you aren’t home, learn how HomePod and Sound Recognition can help.
How To Add HomePod to the Home App
For those that need to connect their HomePod or HomePod mini to the Home app, they should know they’re just a few short steps away.
Siri, Savants and What's the Opposite of a Swan Song?
Apple Pay Later starts its slow roll, the OS beta train is already moving again, and the curtain is finally up on Apple Music Classical.
Apple Rolls Out iOS, iPadOS 16.4, macOS Ventura 13.3, More
As widely expected, Apple released a slew of new updates Monday, including iOS and iPadOS 16.4, macOS Ventura 13.3 and more.
iPhone 14 Plus Can't Even FAIL Properly
iPhone 14 Plus fails at failing, Apple and Foxconn rerun a play in India, and developers get release candidates of Apple operating systems.
How To Change Your Apple ID for Beta Downloads
Apple’s changes to how it handles testing new software includes the ability to change your Apple ID for beta downloads. Here’s how to do it.