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On this week's show: Halloween and the new M4 Mac minis, OliverIQ launches a new multi-protocol hub with smart home as a service, Zooz announces Alarm.com compatibility for their Zen32 and Zen34, we sit down with Maxwell Monson to discuss AquaFlower, a Pick of the Week, project updates, and so much more!

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Show Notes

• Apple's new M4 Mac mini
  • Video: SNEAK PEEK - new custom M1 macOS runners with Christina Warren
• HomeTech Headlines
  • OliverIQ Releases Multi-Protocol Hub with Complete Smart Home as a Service Offering – rAVe [PUBS]
  • Zooz Zen32 and Zen34 now work with Alarm.com
• Interview: Maxwell Monson, Founder of AquaFlower
• Pick of the Week: Robot Leaf Blower
• Projects
  • Clic for Sonos
  • Reolink Duo Floodlight PoE | 4K 180° Dual Lens Floodlight Camera | Reolink Official
  • GitHub - thomasloven/hass-browser_mod: 🔹 A Home Assistant integration to turn your browser into a controllable entity and media player

On this week's show: Eero ventures outdoors with their new Wi-Fi 7 device, Sonos makes waves with their Arc Ultra soundbar and Sub 4 announcements while maybe planning premium headphones, Wiim partners with Audio Pro, Philips Hue adds customizable lighting effects, Kwikset and Ecobee expand their smart lock integrations, Arlo introduces their first wired floodlight camera, TJ checks out Nanoleaf's new outdoor lights, Gavin dives into Home Assistant's LLM Vision capabilities, a pick of the week, project updatres, and so much more!

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • Eero’s newest device lets you take your Wi-Fi outdoors - The Verge
  • Sonos announces ‘breakthrough’ Arc Ultra soundbar and Sub 4 - The Verge
  • Sonos To Launch Premium Headphones And Slash Price Of Sonos Ace, Report Claims
  • Wiim Forms Partnership with Audio Pro to Leverage OS - CEPRO
  • Philips’ Hue app now lets you edit lighting effects - The Verge
  • The Kwisket Halo Select Touchscreen smart lock brings Matter and Thread to the lock maker’s line-up - The Verge
  • Ecobee’s doorbell and security system integrates Yale and August smart locks - The Verge
  • Arlo is launching its first wired floodlight camera
  • SimpliSafe’s Active Guard Outdoor Protection lets live agents watch your property - The Verge
  • Emporia Vue 2 - Safety Notice : r/homeassistant
  • We hacked a robot vacuum — and could watch live through its camera - ABC News
• Pick of the Week
  • A new Home Controls screensaver turns the Pixel tablet into a smart home control panel - The Verge
• r/Ubiquiti - UWC Summary Thread
• Nanoleaf Matter Smart Multicolor Permanent Outdoor Lights | RGBWIC Smart LED Bulbs
• CodeProject is changing- CodeProject
• Release v2.59 · ratgdo/mqtt-ratgdo
• LLM Vision: Let Home Assistant see!
• Slate AX (GL-AXT1800) Wi-Fi 6 Travel Router
• HGST - WD Ultrastar DC HC520 HDD | HUH721212ALE601 | 12TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 256MB Cache 3.5-Inch | ISE 512e | Helium Data Center Internal Hard Disk Drive (Renewed)
• Uniview Wise-ISP Nightview Tech
• Restreamer
• Meshtastic

Finally getting this show out from before the hurricane. Thanks for the patience and understanding. We’ll be back next week with a new show with the latest news and a few interviews which we’e had planned for a while. Thanks for listening!

On this week's show: EufyCam S3 Pro promises impressive night vision capabilities, a smart front door that can switch from clear to opaque with a voice command, Sonos reveals its plan to regain customer trust, Ring adds 24/7 video recording to select cameras while doubling alarm monitoring prices for some customers, HP introduces AI to its printers, Samsung SmartThings becomes the first to support Matter 1.3, a Pick of the Week, explore Drone XC's 2K QHD Dash Cam with live streaming, dive into Home Assistant's latest update, and so much more!

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • The new EufyCam S3 Pro promises impressive night vision - The Verge
  • This smart front door can go from clear to opaque with a voice command
  • Sonos has a plan to earn back your trust, and here it is
  • Ring is adding 24/7 video recording to the Stick Up Cam and Indoor Cam starting next month - The Verge
  • Amazon’s Ring just doubled the price of its alarm monitoring service for grandfathered customers - The Verge
  • Finally, HP is adding AI to its printers
  • Samsung SmartThings becomes the first platform to support Matter 1.3. - The Verge
• Pick of the Week - Please Remain Seated
• Presence Sensor FP2 - Aqara
• Drone XC | 2K QHD Dash Cam with Live Stream LTE + Wi-Fi + GPS
• 2024.10: Heading in the right direction

On this week's show: LG's ThinQ is running Homey, Sonos faces backlash over a botched app launch, and self-cleaning litter boxes are causing concerns for cat owners. Amazon expands Key In-Garage delivery to Canada, while Home Assistant joins the Z-Wave Alliance Board. Samsung introduces a smart ring, Google TV gets a major upgrade, and Nanoleaf finally releases its Sense Plus Smart Wireless Switch. We discuss iOS 18's potential hub-free option for Apple Home users, SmartThings' new Matter Bridge capability, and dive into some exciting new smart home products from Alfred and Lifx. Plus, we tackle a mailbag question, share our pick of the week, give project updates, and so much more!

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • ThinQ On LG is running Homey
  • Sonos employees knew app was botched, execs launched it anyway
  • Popular self-cleaning litter boxes are killing cats
  • Amazon Key In-Garage delivery now available in over 1,700 Canadian cities and towns
  • We are joining the Z-Wave Alliance Board - Home Assistant
  • Home Assistant reminds everyone that Z-Wave is still relevant. - The Verge
  • Alfred Launches DB2S Smart Lock with RFID Card Reader and Z-Wave Long Range in the U.S.
  • Samsung is putting a ring on your smart home. - The Verge
  • Google TV gets a big upgrade - The Verge
  • Nanoleaf’s Sense Plus Smart Wireless Switch is finally here - The Verge
  • Lifx’s new tube bulb turns your boring light fixtures into RGB glow sticks - The Verge
  • Does iOS18 Offer a Hub-Free Option to Apple Home Users? - Homekit News and Reviews
  • SmartThings Announces Matter Bridge Capability
• Pick of the Week
• GeoDrops by Homedigy
• Z-Wave Door Locks for your Smart Home | Yale Home
• Aqara Smart Hub M3 for Home Automation
• Zooz 800 Series Z-Wave Long Range S2 USB Stick ZST39 LR

On this week's show: While Gavin is still on vacation, we chat with Tom Dellicompagni and Owen Maddock from The Home Cinema Design Podcast and discuss immersive home cinema design, Sonos leaks about the Arc Ultra and Sub 4, Bluetooth 6.0 is announced with improvements for smart home devices, Ultraloq and Eufy introduce new smart locks with cutting-edge features, a pick of the week, UniFi Protect ONVIF first impressions, and so much more!

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • The Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub 4 have leaked, and they’re likely coming soon - The Verge
  • Bluetooth 6.0 arrives to improve location trackers and smart locks
  • The Ultraloq Bolt Mission from U-tec is the first smart lock with UWB - The Verge
  • The Eufy Smart Lock E30 is the company’s first Matter device - The Verge
• Interivew: Tom Dellicompagni and Owen Maddock of The Home Cinema Design Podcast
• Pick of the Week: (insert image)
• Third-Party Cameras in UniFi Protect

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

On this week's show: Interviews from CEDIA Expo 2024 show floor, featuring conversations with OneVision, XSCACE, Specifi, Innovo, and more. Plus the big news about ONVIF coming to UniFi Protect as well as a few other items that were not announced, Snap One's updates to the Control4 platform and the new X4 platform that will be available in Q1 2025. Also a quick note about NiceOS 8.9's new voice assistant for home control and Crestron Home OS's new features that will leave you scratching your head. All this, plus a special thanks to our 2024 sponsor Chowmain, on this information-packed wrap-up of CEDIA Expo 2024!

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Show Notes

• A big thanks to HomeTech Happy Hour 2024 Sponsor ChowmainSoft
• Interviews
  • OneVision Resources
  • Hidden & Architectural Audio Systems | XSCACE
  • Specifi | AV Installer | Proposal Software | Customisable Quotes
  • IFP Connect - Fiber Soultions for AV Integrators
  • Innovo – Innovation….Simplified
  • Commercial Smart Thermostats & IoT Sensors | Network Thermostat
• ONVIF Coming to UniFi Protect Next month!
• Snap One Just Made the Control4 Platform a Lot More Self-Sufficient
• Control4 Integrates Apple Music - Residential Systems
• NiceOS 8.9 is Here, and With it Comes a New Voice Assistant for Home Control
• Crestron Home OS Launches a Huge Update with 20 New Features & Integrations

It's CEDIA time and once again we will be hosting a HomeTech Happy Hour in Denver. More information and how to RSVP is here!

On this week's show: CEDIA is right around the corner, Ubiquiti unveils UniFi Premium Audio, Luon launches Apple Home compatible devices, Wyze introduces a smart bird feeder, Chick-fil-A surprisingly enters the streaming service arena, Ring adds package detection to its budget doorbell, Samsung promises 7 years of TV updates, Amazon's Echo Show 8 loses a key feature, and Govee releases Matter-compatible outdoor lights. We dive into a mailbag question about window sensors, share a thrilling pick of the week, give project updates, and take a look at things for TJ to do in Springfield, Missouri. All this and more on this packed episode!

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • UniFi Premium Audio - Ubiquiti
  • Luon Launch Apple Home Compatible Hub, Devices, and App - Homekit News and Reviews
  • Wyze Bird Feeder - Birdwatching on easy mode.
  • Chick-fil-A is reportedly launching a streaming service for some reason - The Verge
  • Ring’s budget battery doorbell can now see packages left on your porch
  • Samsung TVs will get 7 years of updates, starting with 2023 models | Ars Technica
  • Amazon’s photo-centric Echo Show 8 will lose its signature feature
  • Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 with Matter and HomeKit
• Mailbag
  • Hubitat Elevation® | Local, Reliable, Fast and Private Home Automation
  • Mira: Hubitat to SmartThings hub integration Edge driver
• Pick of the Week
  • AFRAID - Movie Trailer
• Project Updates
• Brilliant was aquired in may?
• i3 Keypad
• Springfield Missouri
  • Pythian Castle
  • World's 2nd Tallest Fork, Springfield, Missouri

It's CEDIA time and once again we will be hosting a HomeTech Happy Hour in Denver. More information and how to RSVP is here!

On this week's show: Gavin puts a call out for a private jet, Trinnov announces their Waveforming upgrade is now available to everyone with a Trinnov, TPLink announces a 2-brick sized doorbell, project updates, a pick of the week, and so much more!

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • WaveForming is Now Publicly Available to All Trinnov Users
  • TP-Link Tapo D225 Video Doorbell Camera review - The Verge
• Pick of the Week
  • Brian Jackson on Threads - $20 on eBay and now I have a fully functioning 10” in-wall touch panel for my home automation and it’s powered over Ethernet. Thanks Crestron!
• Zooz Z-Wave Plus S2 Double Switch (White) ZEN30 for Fan and Light Combo
• Aqua Flower Smart Flower Watering System
• Aqara Zigbee Presence Sensor FP1E with Matter
• Pizza Ovens | Ooni Pizza Ovens

It's CEDIA time and once again we will be hosting a HomeTech Happy Hour in Denver. More information and how to RSVP is here!

On this week's show: The team gets a chance to sit down with developer Alan Chow to talk about a new driver marketplace Chowmain is launching. Bond is releasing a new weather station, SwitchBot has an outdoor 2K camera, Sonos ACE headphones now work with more soundbars, the FTC says no more confusing specifications on amplifiers. We take a mail bag question, find a pick of the week, give project updates, and so much more!

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Show Notes

• Analyst Predicts $20 Monthly Fee for Apple Intelligence
• 2024 HomeTech Happy Hour RSVP and Info
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Bond Breeze Pro Brings Weather Trigger to Outdoor Screens
  • SwitchBot Outdoor Security Camera 2K offers AI smarts and local storage - The Ambient
  • Sonos Ace headphones’ private listening comes to Beam and Ray soundbars - The Verge
• Ecovacs home robots can be hacked to spy on their owners, researchers say | TechCrunch
• FTC Issues Final Amendments to Amplifier Rule to Make Testing Methods More Useful to Consumers
• Mailbag
  • 24VDC Power Supply
  • USB: HiLetgo 5pcs DC-DC Buck Step Down Module 6-20V 12V/20V to 5V 3A USB Charger Module
  • Fuse and Distribution: Electronics-Salon Panel Mount 10 Position Power Distribution Fuse Module Board, for AC/DC 5~32V
  • Plugs: RGBZONE 20Pairs 22 AWG 2Pin JST Plug Connector Cable Wire Male + Female 100mm for LED Strip Light RC Toys Battery
  • Nice DC12-IP Smart DC Power Manager
• Pick of the Week
  • Just One Thing...
• The Original Prusa MK4S is Here! Powerful 360° Cooling, High-Flow Nozzle, Prusa App, Hackerboard and More! - Original Prusa 3D Printers