On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Keith Watson for a very special installment of the projects project. Keith, who is blind as a result of retinitis pigmentosa, shares his unique perspective on the smart home. From the challenges he has faced to the ways that technology assists him with his day-to-day life, Keith's resourcefulness and ingenuity will serve as an inspiration to anyone with a passion for home technology.

That, plus...

• Facebook decides now is probably not the best time to release a connected speaker
• Amazon expands Alexa's video API to control DVRs
• Alexa routines can now launch music and podcasts
• A new and compelling hardware offering from Tablo
• A big AI hire for Apple
• Google hints at plans for their own smart display device a la the Echo Show
• Lutron and SnapAV partner up
• Oppo exits the BluRay business
• and more...

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Show Notes

• Why is a data connection necessary for setting up my eero network?
• Facebook Delays Home-Speaker Unveil Amid Data Crisis
• Amazon’s Alexa can now set DVR recordings
• Alexa Routines can now include music and podcasts
• Tablo Slashes OTA DVR Pricing & Betas Cloud Storage
• Apple hires Google’s former AI boss to help improve Siri
• Google Executive Hints at Plans for Company’s Own Smart Display Device
• EXCLUSIVE: Lutron, SnapAV Team Up to Help Dealers Sell More Lighting Control
• Oppo Digital to End Production of DVD and Blu-ray Players, Promises Updates ‘from Time to Time’
• Facts About Retinitis Pigmentosa
• TDSR
• Home Assistant
• AppDaemon
• WeMo Maker
• Keyboard Maestro 8.2: Work Faster with Macros for macOS
• Pic of the Week