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On this week's show: Bell Canada sets up alarms to catch people stealing phone wire, Switchbot announces a new retrofit lock, Nest Cams are finally able to work fully on Google Home, Youtube redesigns the TV app for shopping, Roku accounts get hacked, TJ gives us a review of LIFX Landscape lights, what it takes for a basic Home Assistant install, project updates, a pick of the week, and more!

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • Bell Deploys Aerial Alarms to network to Fight Copper Theft
  • SwitchBot just announced the SwitchBot Lock Pro smart retrofit door lock - HomeTech blog
  • Nest Cams are getting these new features on Google Home for web - The Verge
  • YouTube’s redesigned TV app focuses on everything but video
  • Roku hackers breach 15,000 accounts and are selling them online - The Verge
• Home Assistant - What to buy?
  • Lenovo ThinkCentre M93P Tiny Desktop, Intel Core i5-4570T, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (Renewed)
  • HP ProDesk 600 G1 Mini Business Desktop PC, Intel Core Quad i5 4590T up to 3.0GHz, 8GB DDR3, 500GB, WiFi, BT, VGA, DP, Windows 10 64 Bit-Multi-Language Supports English/Spanish/French(Renewed)
  • Zooz 800 Series Z-Wave Long Range S2 USB Stick ZST39 LR, Great for DIY Smart Home
  • SONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus-E Gateway, Universal Zigbee USB Gateway with Antenna for Home Assistant, Open HAB, Zigbee2MQTT etc, Wireless Zigbee 3.0 USB Adapter
• Pick of the Week
  • Bear detected on the Backyard Gate camera.
• Ecowitt WS90 7-in-1 Weather Sensor, Outdoor Temperature/Humidity/Rain Gauge/Wind Speed and Direction/UV Index/Solar Radiation

On this week's show: Amazon sends a Ring device to the graveyard, Sonos headphones are still not here, Zooz announces some cool new kit, Josh.ai announces a cool new remote, Emporia Vue 3 is shipping, everyone is raising prices and consumers are dropping streaming, IKEA starts to Matter along with Lifx, project updates, a pick of the week, and so much more!

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • Amazon Stop Selling Ring Car Cam
  • Sonos Stumbles, Pushes Back Rumored Headphone Launch - Strata-gee.com
  • Sonos’ first headphones now rumored to launch in June for $449
  • Zooz Product Sneak Peek
  • Josh.ai Collaborates With Dealers to Announce Josh Edge 📣 | by Josh | Feb, 2024 | Medium
  • Emporia Vue 3 Released
  • Ring video doorbell customers angry at 43% price hike
  • Arlo raises the price of its single-camera subscription plan - The Verge
  • Google increasing the price of Nest Aware internationally
  • Tidal cuts $9 from the price of its hi-fi audio streaming plan
  • Streaming Service Subscriber Growth in U.S. Dropped by Half in 2023 - Strata-gee.com
  • Ikea Dirigera hub adds Matter to the mix
  • Lifx launches a new line of outdoor smart lights - The Verge
• Pick of the Week
  • World Server Throwing Championship (WSTC) 2024
• Home Assistant 2024.3 Released
• Home Assistant OS 12 Released with Raspberry 5 Support
• Blackwire Designs Unveils Updates to Blacklight Linear Lighting Design Software - Residential Systems

On this week's show: Walmart acquires TV maker Vizio for the ads, a Wyze glitch affects 13,000, Inovelli launches Matter devices, and Josh.ai launches all new voices and a touch and other new products at their winter launch event. A pick of the week, project updates, and so more more.

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • Walmart agrees to buy Vizio to grow ad business
  • Wyze Camera ‘Glitch’ Let 13,000 Owners See Other Feeds • iPhone in Canada Blog
  • Build Your Smart Home with Inovelli White Series Thread Matter Devices
  • Josh.ai Reveals Josh Touchscreen, Open Source Platform at Winter Launch Event - CEPRO
• Pic of the Week
  • Gavin's SMASNUG K4 TV
  • Video - Buying Electronics in the 1990s

On this week's show: TJ discovers something magical, Russound announces new mini-AVRs, thieves are jamming Wi-Fi cameras, El Taco matters, Home Assistant joins Z-Wave, project updates, batteries, and a genius pic of the week.

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Show Notes

• Registration Open for Josh.ai Winter Launch Event - Residential Systems
• How to Clean Samsung Frame TV 2022
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Russound Releases AVA-Series Mini-AVR Systems - CEPRO
  • Wi-Fi jamming to knock out cameras suspected in nine Minnesota burglaries -- smart security systems vulnerable as tech becomes cheaper and easier to acquire | Tom's Hardware
  • Sonos TV: The scoop on the speaker maker’s streaming device plans
  • End of an era for home theater fans – new EU regulations spell lights out for lamp-based projectors
  • Eltako upgrades Wi-Fi actuators to Matter
• Pick of the Week
  • Genius Garage Door Sensor
• Nabu Casa joins the Z-Wave Alliance
• Node-Zwave-JS Update 12.4.4 with NVM Restore Updates

On this week's show, it turns out Comcast isnt selling 10G internet and is told to stop advertising that it is, Ring has a new battery doorbell, Disney+ starts cracking down on password sharing, sports networks are launching a mega-sports networks with all the sports, and Google kills Google Assistant on Samsung TVs. All this news, project discussion, a pick of the week, and so much more!

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • Comcast agrees to kill 10G branding after advertising watchdogs said it was misleading
  • Ring Battery Doorbell Pro to Begin Shipping Next Month - CEPRO
  • Disney+ has started cracking down on password sharing in the US
  • Enshittification - Wikipedia
  • ESPN, FOX, Warner Bros. to Launch Massive Joint Sports Streaming Service - CEPRO
  • Samsung TV to lose Google Assistant Support
• Home Assistant with RA3 - Reddit
• Pick of the Week
  • ASCII Theater
• Home Assistant 2024.2 Released
• The Roomba That Screams When it Bumps Into Stuff

On this week's show, Arlo is raising prices, iRobot lay-offs, Hubitat launches a new hub, Haier is back and ready to integrate, Home Assistant is now on CarPlay, and Switchbot announces a new Matter hub. All this news, we check the mail bag, TJ updates his kitchen lights, Gavin made a better light bulb, and Seth made a better Home Assistant theme... or did he?

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • Arlo raises the price of its single-camera subscription plan - The Verge
  • iRobot to lay off 31%
  • Hubitat launches new home automation hub
  • HA and Haier Work out the Issue
  • HA iOS App gets CarPlay
  • Apple May Be Working on a Revamped Smart Home Platform 'homeOS' - CEPRO
  • Switchbot Announce New Matter Compatible Hub Mini - Homekit News and Reviews
• Govee API to MQTT
• GitHub - emporia-vue-local/esphome: Custom component for ESPHome to add support for the Emporia Vue 2 energy monitor

On this week's show we talk about our Apple Vision Pro order status, Seth has a sweet announcement, Netflix announces ads, Sonos announces disappointment, Snap One announces cool stuff but causes drama, and OpenWRT announces they aren't dead yet! All of this news, project updates, and this week's pick of the week.

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Show Notes

• Oh Henry! - Wikipedia
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Netflix will pull cheapest ad-free plan after latest price increases
  • Sonos is making new overhead speakers — but you won't find them in any store | Tom's Guide
  • Amazon Wants You to Start Paying for Alexa
  • Snap One Rolls Out Control4 Connect & Assist Recurring Revenue Solutions - CEPRO
  • Philips Hue's new outdoor Dymera wall lights beam up and down
  • Ring steps back from sharing video with police — mostly
  • Ring steps back from sharing video with police — mostly
  • OpenWrt, now 20 years old, is crafting its own future-proof reference hardware | Ars Technica
  • GL-iNet - Travel Routers
• Dreametech L10s Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo, Auto Mop Cleaning and Drying, Self-Refilling and Self-Emptying Base for 60 Days of Cleaning, 5300Pa Suction and AI Navigation, Compatible with Alexa
• Pick of the Week
  • Davolink Minions Kevin Wi-Fi 6E Router - Elevate Your Connectivity Experience in 2023 with High-Speed Performance Gaming Router - Secure Travel WiFi Router
• Zigbee Home Project Announced
• Powering RATGDO off of the GDO Backup Battery
• Home | Zigbee2MQTT

On this week's show: We catch up with the latest on the MyQ saga, Haeir is the next to shut down hacked integrations, OliverIQ offers an interesting smart home as a service, project updates, cardboard boxes, spiders, label makers, closet timers, a pick of the week, and so much more!

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • Intrinsic Dev and myQ by Chamberlain Group Announce Smart Home Integration Partnership
  • Chowmain Drivers for ratgdo
  • Haier is shutting down the HA HACKS Integration
  • OliverIQ: Order a Juicy New Smartphone and Get a Side Order of Smart Home With It - Strata-gee.com
  • OliverIQ Demo Video
• Mailbag
  • Functional Devices (RIB) CLC212D15 Closet Light Switch, Enc 10A SPST, 120-277 Vac.
• Pick of the Week: (Video) Hiding the Robot Vacuum with Ikea Furniture
• The State of Matter HA LiveStream
• Gavin's Fiber Modem Bypass
  • Bell Gigahub XGS-PON Bypass w/ WAS-110 Guide
  • Custom XGS-PON SFP+ Stick Module, XGSPON ONT w/t MAC function mounted on SFP+ package

On this week's show: We catch up after an extended holiday break to put a bow on the final news stories of 2023, chat about all of the cool new toys coming out of CES 2024, dig though some great feedback in the mailbag, and talk about all the projects we got done over the past few weeks.

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Show Notes

• 2023 Lightning Round
  • Some Google Home Mini owners report bricked devices after update
  • Philips Hue reorganizes, plans job cuts to save $218 million annually - The Verge
  • Everything Presence Pro Announced
  • Lutron Caseta smart switches can finally turn themselves off with a timer. - The Verge
  • UniFi devices broadcasted private video to other users’ accounts | Ars Technica
• CES 2024
  • LG reveals wild-looking transparent OLED TV at CES 2024
  • LG Unveils AI-Powered 2024 OLED, QNED TV Lineups - CEPRO
  • Roku Adds New Pro Series to its Branded TV Lineup - CEPRO
  • The Frame has become such a hit that Samsung is making a speaker version - The Verge
  • Amazon finally has a way to cast your content to its Fire TVs - The Verge
  • Thread Group is finally fixing Thread border routers
  • Thread’s 2024 Enhancements and What They’ll Mean to You > Thread Group
  • Google removes 'underutilized' Assistant features to focus on 'quality and reliability'
  • Appliance makers are teaming up to reduce your electricity usage — and save you cash - The Verge
  • The Home Depot’s Hubspace launches five new products at CES 2024 - The Verge
  • The Aqara Hub M3 launches at CES 2024 - The Verge
  • Govee’s lighting chatbot can make your smart light dreams come true
  • GE Lighting’s new Cync under-cabinet smart lights look slick - The Verge
  • Eve's exiting trio of products for 2024: Eve Energy Outlet, Eve Light Switch, Eve Blinds Collection -
  • You can now jazz up your patio with Nanoleaf’s first dedicated outdoor lights - The Verge
  • Withings Reveals BeamO, Next-Gen Health Monitoring Device - Gearbrain
  • The Lockly Visage is a new smart lock that unlocks with your face - The Verge
  • U-tec’s new Ultraloq Bolt fingerprint smart lock is the first to support Matter-over-Thread - The Verge
  • This Philips door lock turns your palm into a key - The Verge
  • TP-Link’s new video door lock unlocks with a tap of your iPhone - The Verge
  • Tapo H500 | Smart HomeBase | TP-Link
  • LG’s new robot aims to monitor your home and pets
  • Roborock’s newest flagship robot vacuum now comes with an arm and a voice assistant - The Verge
  • Tesla’s first smart home partner is Samsung SmartThings
  • Kohler’s new smart bidet adds voice control - The Verge
• Some HomeTech Headlines (we skipped)
  • New Hardware Release: Pro Max Switching | Ubiquiti Community
  • Netflix competitors like Disney+ and Paramount+ reportedly lost over $5 billion in 2023
  • New IKEA JETSTRÖM smart LED ceiling light panel launches - NotebookCheck.net News
  • Your Smart TV Knows What You’re Watching – The Markup
• Mailbag
  • Unfolded Circle
  • The Skip 1s Universal Remote Control - Flirc
  • X1 - Sofabaton Universal Remote
  • HiLetgo 5pcs DC-DC Buck Step Down Module 6-20V 12V/20V to 5V 3A USB Charger Module
  • Frigate NVR: The YAML Powered NVR
• Pick of the Week: A Remote with All the Buttons!
• Home Assistant - Year of the Voice - Chapter 5
• Companion app for iOS 2023.12: Let’s go! - Blog - Home Assistant Community
• Home Assistant 2024.1 Released
• Known Z-Wave Issue with 800 Series Chip and Z-Wave-JS
• Bulk 3D Printing Filament | Revolutionizing Manufacturing, One Layer at a Time.
• Zooz 800 Series Z-Wave Long Range Wall Remote ZEN37 800LR (Battery Powered)
• Scrypted NVR | Scrypted Docs
• Powered by ATHOM | Tasmota | ESPHome | WLED | ESP8266 ESP32 |Smart Home
• Vac Mops
  • Dreametech L10s Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo, Auto Mop Cleaning and Drying, Self-Refilling and Self-Emptying Base for 60 Days of Cleaning, 5300Pa Suction and AI Navigation, Compatible with Alexa
  • ECOVACS DEEBOT T20 Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop,Hot Water Mop Washing,Auto Hot Air-Drying,9mm AutoMop Lifting,Dual Spinning Mops,Self-Emptying,6000Pa Suction,Obstacle Avoidance,YIKO Voice Assistant,White

This week we take some time to reflect on the past year for the 9th Annual Technology.fm Fireside Chat. Richard Gunther from The Smart Home Show and Home: On was able to join us once again as we discussed the past years news from all perspectives in the industry.

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Show Notes

• OpenAI
• Build With Matter | Smart Home Device Solution
• Episode 462 - The Building Blocks of Matter with Daniel Moneta
• Snap One Files Lawsuit Against Josh.ai & AVA Over NEEO Remote Patent
• Pico Remotes | Caseta by Lutron
• Home Assistant
• Presence Sensor FP2 - Aqara
• Smart Lock U100 - Aqara
• Professional Weather Products | Smart Home Product – Ecowitt
• Amazon lays off hundreds in its Alexa division as it plows resources into AI
• Amazon Alexa is a “colossal failure,” on pace to lose $10 billion this year
• 2023: Home Assistant's year of Voice
• Autoslide – Autoslide – Automatic Sliding Doors for homes
• This smart garage door controller is no longer very smart
• What happens when the Harmony servers are shut down? r/logitechharmony
• The Skip 1s Universal Remote Control - Flirc
• Your Nest Thermostat will now work with Apple Home
• Sonos headphones rumored specs, patent reveals and more | Stuff
• How to Make Smart Home Apps Not Suck: A UX Expert Explains