Automators

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Automators episodes

February 09, 2024147: Smart Home Automation with Robert Spivack
In this episode, Rosemary and David are joined by smart home guru Robert Spivack to talk about everything from HomeKit and Matter, to Thread and WiFi.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
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Guest Starring:
Robert Spivack
Links and Show Notes: Get Automators Max: a longer, ad-free version of the show Submit Feedback Robert Spivack - DoItForMe Solutions Welcome Matter! | evehome.com Presence Sensor FP2 - Aqara Smart Thermostats & Smart Home Devices | ecobee Lutron Electronics, Inc. - Dimmers And Lighting Controls Smart lighting | Philips Hue Eve | evehome.com Meross Offical Site, Smart House and Home Automation Device Provider. Electric Blinds | Smart Blinds | Battery Powered Blinds | Somfy Hunter Douglas Blinds Shades | Official Hunter Douglas Site Motorized Shades - Affordable Smart & Electric Shades - IKEA Aqara Smart Curtain Controllers to Open/Close Your Curtains HomePass for HomeKit Home+ 6 on the App Store Controller for HomeKit WiFi Network Planning and Site Survey Software DoItForMe.Solutions - YouTube
1 hr 38 min
January 26, 2024 146: OmniFocus 4: Automation Update
In this episode of Automators, David and Rosemary talk about the new automation features that have come to OmniFocus 4.
Links and Show Notes:
In this episode of Automators, David and Rosemary talk about the new automation features that have come to OmniFocus 4.
Get Automators Max: a longer, ad-free version of the show Submit Feedback Introducing OmniFocus 4 | Blog - The Omni Group OmniFocus 4: What’s New in Omni Automation? OmniFocus Plug-In Collection Alfred Gallery • Workflows • OmniFocus Collection
39 min
January 12, 2024145: The 2024 State of Automation
Rose and David get out their scorecards for the existing automation platforms.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
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Links and Show Notes:
Rose and David get out their scorecards for the existing automation platforms.
Get Automators Max: a longer, ad-free version of the show Submit Feedback MacSparky Productivity Field Guide Keyboard Maestro 11.0.2: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Changelog - Bunch.app DEVONtechnologies | Devonian Times Drafts: 2023, Year in Review - News & Updates - Drafts Community Tally 5: Interactive Widgets, iCloud Sync, Watch Redesign - News & Updates - Drafts Community Grammarly Blog Snippety - Productivity App for macOS TextExpander: #1 Text Replacement & Keyboard Shortcut App What’s new in Shortcuts for iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS 14, and watchOS 10 - Apple Support Thread Group is finally fixing Thread border routers - The Verge What’s new in Shortcuts iOS 16/macOS 13 - Apple Support
1 hr 17 min
December 29, 2023 144: Some Favorite Automations
Rosemary and David share some of their favorite automations as the year wraps up.
Links and Show Notes:
Rosemary and David share some of their favorite automations as the year wraps up.
Automators Archives - Relay FM Automators Talk
26 min
December 15, 2023143: Moving Automators to Notion
In this episode, David and Rosemary explore the how and why of moving Automators to Notion and the automation possibilities this brings to the show.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
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Links and Show Notes: Get Automators Max: a longer, ad-free version of the show Submit Feedback Notion The platform to build next‒gen apps | Airtable Google Docs Make | Automation Software | Connect Apps & Design Workflows Zapier | Automation that moves you forward
1 hr 11 min
December 01, 2023142: Automation Elf on the Shelf
Happy Automated Holidays! The Automators have a pile of new ideas for automating your holidays.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
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Links and Show Notes:
Happy Automated Holidays! The Automators have a pile of new ideas for automating your holidays.
Broadlink WiFi Smart Home Hub RM Mini 3 IR Automation Learning Universal Remote Control Compatible with Alexa - Amazon.com Broadlink - Home Assistant Meross Smart Plug Collection – Meross Official Store Smart Outdoor Plug – Meross Official Store Hue Smart Plug to Control your Lights | Philips Hue US TRÅDFRI Wireless control outlet - IKEA MICRO - SONOFF Official Soro - For Sonos on the App Store NEEWER LED Streaming Light with Mac/PC APP Control, 2 in 1 Monitor Mount & Stand, Ultra Bright 2900K-7000K USB Laptop Computer Webcam Lighting for Streaming, Video Conference, Zoom Meeting, PL81 PRO : Electronics NEEWER Control Center on the Mac App Store
Rose remembered after the show that she bought a smart "streaming light".
Anker 100W Charging Base for Anker Prime Power Bank - Anker US
59 min
November 17, 2023141: Keyboard Maestro Goes to 11
Keyboard Maestro got a big update, and the Automators are here to report on the new features.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
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Links and Show Notes:
Keyboard Maestro got a big update, and the Automators are here to report on the new features.
Get Automators Max: a longer, ad-free version of the show Submit Feedback Keyboard Maestro Whats New [Keyboard Maestro Wiki] Prompt for Snippet [Keyboard Maestro Wiki] Create Calendar Event [Keyboard Maestro Wiki] Keyboard Maestro Field Guide
59 min
November 03, 2023 140: LimitLiss Automations with Casey
In this episode, David and Rosemary are joined by Casey Liss to talk about all things automation—from home automation from the 1970s to Shortcuts now.
Guest Starring:
Casey Liss
Links and Show Notes: Get Automators Max: a longer, ad-free version of the show Submit Feedback Liss is More Apps — Liss is More Accidental Tech Podcast Analog(ue) - Relay FM X10 (industry standard) - Wikipedia Toggle or Rocker: Which Light Switch Is Better? - Everyday Home Repairs
The UK usually has a smaller rocker-style switch.
Caseta by Lutron | Smart Light Switches, Controls & Dimmers Smart Dimmers & Fan Switches | Caseta by Lutron Aqara Smart Home Controllers Pushover: Simple Notifications for Android, iPhone, iPad, and Desktop Pushcut | Automatically show your favorite site's recent news on your homescreen Home Assistant Homebridge
1 hr 20 min
October 20, 2023139: Action Button Time
In this episode, David and Rosemary dive into the power of the action button on the iPhone 15 Pro and Apple Watch Ultra—and all of its possibilities.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting.
Links and Show Notes:
In this episode, David and Rosemary dive into the power of the action button on the iPhone 15 Pro and Apple Watch Ultra—and all of its possibilities.
Get Automators Max: a longer, ad-free version of the show Submit Feedback
1 hr 6 min
October 06, 2023138: Shortcuts Utility Apps
Rose and David cover some of their favorite Apps that add additional features to Shortcuts.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
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Links and Show Notes:
Rose and David cover some of their favorite Apps that add additional features to Shortcuts.
Get Automators Max: a longer, ad-free version of the show Submit Feedback Toolbox Pro Nautomate Actions for Obsidian on the App Store Logger for Shortcuts | The Developer Console For Shortcuts FocusCuts | Focus on your Shortcuts TestFlight Discord | Pushcut Data Jar Jayson Scriptable Charty – Create charts from Shortcuts Better Touch Tool | folivora.ai - Great Tools for your Mac! Opener Secure ShellFish – SSH Client for iOS Actions — Sindre Sorhus HTTPBot - REST Client for iOS, iPadOS & macOS Drafts | Where Text Starts Shortery on the Mac App Store ShareBot for Shortcuts on the Mac App Store MenuBot: Custom Menu Bar on the Mac App Store QuietMeet: Auto-Pause Music on the Mac App Store HomeBot for Shortcuts on the App Store Yoink for Mac, iPad and iPhone - Simplified and Improved Drag and Drop Keyboard Maestro 10.2: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Mail Assistant | Drafts User Guide
1 hr 22 min

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