On this week's show: Smart home company Brilliant finds a buyer, Nanoleaf introduces new Blocks LED wall panels and permanent outdoor lights, Philips Hue launches kitchen lighting solutions and an 8K sync box, Arlo unveils a wired floodlight camera, SwitchBot releases six new products including a robot-refillable humidifier, Roborock and Dreame introduce innovative robot vacuums, Sonos debuts an exclusive CI channel speaker, LG announces a new ThinQ smart home hub, Aqara joins Works with Home Assistant, launches the Voice Mate H1 and more, Level Home is acquired by ASSA ABLOY, we discuss smart device longevity concerns, share our pick of the week with a smart light database, and so much more!

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • Smart home company Brilliant has found a buyer - The Verge
  • Nanoleaf Blocks LED wall panels get pegboard and shelf attachments - The Verge
  • Nanoleaf’s permanent outdoor lights arrive just in time for the holidays. - The Verge
  • Philips Hue launches a new smart lighting solution for the kitchen - The Verge -Popular Philips Hue Ensis pendant light launches in the USA - Hueblog.com
  • The Next Arlo Floodlight Will (Finally) Connect To Your Junction Box
  • The new Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K amps up the immersive entertainment experience - The Verge
  • SwitchBot's Humidifier can be refilled by a Robot
  • SwitchBot Releases Six New Smart Home Products
  • The Roborock Qrevo Curv can lift itself up to get over obstacles - The Verge
  • This robot vacuum has two “eyes” to see your floors better. - The Verge
  • CEDIA 2024: Sonos Introduces Exclusive Speaker for the CI Channel - Residential Systems
  • LG has announced a new smart home hub for its ThinQ platform - The Verge
  • The Aqara Voice Mate H1 is a new option for smart home voice control - The Verge
  • Level Home to Debut Smart Lock Pro Packs at CEDIA
  • Aqara joins Works with Home Assistant - Home Assistant
  • ASSA ABLOY acquires Level Lock | Level
  • Online Poll: Which is uglier?
  • Here’s Switchbot’s unannounced new video doorbell solution. - The Verge
  • ThorBolt Smart Latch Lock w/ Thread (video) - Homekit News and Reviews
  • FTC urged to make smart devices say how long they will be supported | Ars Technica
• Pick of the Week
  • Light Bulb DB - Find the Best Smart Lights