# Resideo & Honeywell Home Catch-Up with Scott Harkins, Plus New Smart Plugs & Thread Milestone

An episode of [Smart Home Insider](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1515834398), 22 Dec 2025, 54 min.

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In this episode of HomeKit Insider, host Andrew welcomes Scott Harkins, SVP of Sales at Resideo, to discuss the latest in smart home technology. As they gear up for CES, they delve into the advancements of Honeywell Home's new smart thermostat and the growing adoption of Thread technology. Scott shares insights on Resideo's journey, the impact of Matter on smart home integration, and the future of connected home devices. Tune in for an engaging conversation on the evolution of smart home solutions and what lies ahead. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: • @andrew_osu on Twitter • @andrewohara941 on Threads • Email me here Sponsored by: • Function Health: Learn more and join using my link. Visit www.functionhealth.com/HOMEKIT or use code HOMEKIT25 for a $25 credit towards your membership. • Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekit • CleanMyMac: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code HOMEKIT for 20% off at clnmy.com/HOMEKITINSIDER HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel • Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe. Links from the show • Thread milestone • Mikrotik haP Be3 Media • Announcement video for haP be3 • Homey Self-Hosted Server • Aqara Smart Outlet H2 • Honeywell Home X8S Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

## Chapters

- 0:00 Intro
- 0:47 Thread Milestone
- 4:38 Mikrotik hAP be3 Media
- 6:31 Homey Self-Hosted Server
- 9:55 Onvis 2026
- 12:45 Aqara H2 UK
- 15:21 Shopify
- 19:19 CleanMyMac
- 21:48 Function Health
- 24:34 Resideo & Honeywell Home Catch Up with Scott Harkins

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