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Flight Tracking Poster, Schlage Sense Pro Review, & Listener Questions with Dan Wroclawski from Consumer Reports
Episode 323
Monday, 10 August, 2026

This week's guest host is Daniel Wroclawski, Senior Home & Appliances Writer at Consumer Reports. Andrew and Dan cover the latest smart home news, from Apple Home dashboard apps and new Matter gear to premium locks, Matter dehumidifiers, smart shades, and mesh router recommendations. They also answer listener questions and share practical advice on the best products for real-world homes.HighlightsHome Deck app for Apple TV and iPadLeviton’s new Matter-over-Wi-Fi Decora switch and dimmerUbiquiti SuperLink and Thread hardwareFlight Portrait, the e-ink flight trackerSchlage Sense Pro vs. Aqara U40012 South’s updated 25W valet chargerHiSense Matter dehumidifierSmart shade retrofit recommendationsMesh router picks for smart homesSend me your smart home questions and recommendations with the hashtag #SmartHomeInsider. Tweet and follow your host at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail me hereSponsored by:CleanMyMac: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code SMARTHOME for 20% off at https://clnmy.com/SMARTHOMEFactor: Head to factormeals.com/hki50off and use code hki50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026!Smart Home Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the Smart Home Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showConsumer Reports Smart Home HubDan Wroclawski at CRHomeDeck on App StoreNew Leviton Decora DimmerNew Leviton Decora SwitchUbiquiti Thread ProFlightPortrait Flight TrackerSchlage Sense ProSchlage Sense Pro ReviewTwelve South ValetHisense Matter DehumidifierSmartWings Retrofit RollerSmartWings Sun Filter ShadesEero 7 ProThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com