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This week on HomeTech: A massive Home Assistant update, Eufy's new "all wireless" 4G camera, Plex going after input zero, a quick review of the new AVA Remote from TJ including the WORLD'S FIRST podcast from a remote, and of course, a pick of the week.

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• April Fools
  • April fools 2022: IQ Teleport
  • Josh.ai on Instagram: “We are so excited to announce Josh Sentinel, the biggest vision for the smarthome yet. Users can let go of control and let AI truly take…”
• Home Assistant Update 2022.4: Groups! Groups! Groups!
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Eufy’s new 4G Starlight Camera goes where Wi-Fi doesn’t
  • Wyze Cam Outdoor v2 Adds Color Night Vision
  • Discover Source (Beta) - PLEX
  • Vizio TVs are now showing banner ads over live TV
• AVA Remote Review
  • REMOTE | AVA.com
  • AVA Streaming Audio System and AVA Remote Review - Residential Systems
  • YouTube: Connect You
• Pick of the Week
  • Crestron Virtual Control Server Software - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
  • The "Ceiling Fan"

This week on HomeTech: It might be April Fools but that doesn’t stop Dyson from releasing a strange set of headphones, is Sonos working on a theater system and remote, Wyze leaves security holes open for years, iHome shuts off android support, two listener emails about storage and networking, a pick of the week, and so much more...

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• Dyson Reveals New Headphones Featuring a Built-In Air Purifier | iPhone in Canada Blog
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Sonos is working on Home Theater OS and may develop TV apps
  • Wyze Cam flaw lets hackers remotely access your saved videos
  • iHome Shutting down Cloud Servers for Android Users
  • When it rains, it pours: GE Lighting launches a raft of cost-saving moves
• Pick of the Week
  • r/Ubiquiti - WhiteClaw 6 Mesh!?! Apparently my Fiancé thinks so.

On this week's show, Gavin made an amazing video tiler, SwitchBot launches an outlet switch, iRobot updates make your vacuum smarter, Matter is delayed, eero brings 6E to the market at a decent price, and a retro pick of the week.

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• Updates
  • Hubitat 2.3.1 Update
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Epic Video: SwitchBot Plug Mini｜A plug that beats the rest｜SwitchBot
  • iRobot brings Siri support to its robot vacuums, updates Roomba j7 with new features
  • Matter has been delayed, again
  • Why the Matter standard is taking so long - Stacey on IoT | Internet of Things news and analysis
  • Now Available: eero Pro 6E and eero 6+, Our Fastest Mesh Wifi Series Yet
• Pick of the Week
  • Unity Systems Home Manager
  • Unity Systems Home Manager Support

On this week’s HomeTech: The crew catches up on some overdue homework, Z-wave lets you open your garage door from 1/4 mile away, IKEA expanding their smart shade offering, Snap One launches new products for dealers, TP-LINK routers are watching you (even if you tell them not to) and a pick of the week!

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• Unraid - Unleash Your Hardware
• Homework: Inside Sonos’ decision to sue Google — and how it won
• Followup: SDN NON-PLENUM 5-WIRE CABLE
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Z-Wave Long Range finally goes live with first certified device
  • IKEA expanding lineup of HomeKit smart shades with two new options
  • Snap One Unveils a Slew of New Products at Virtual Partner Summit - Residential Systems
  • TP-Link routers caught transmitting traffic to a third-party company
• Pick of the Week
  • r/homeautomation - Toto toilet + Switchbot flush + button + voice control

On this week's HomeTech: Aqara launches the ultimate door lock, AVA launches with two new products for dealers, Gavin reviews the new Zwave firmware while TJ takes a look at Turing.ai cameras, a project review, and an epic pick of the week! Note: Watching "The Afterparty" is now required for listening to this podcast (not really but it’s a great show).

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• The Afterparty | Apple TV+
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Aqara Smart Door Lock A100 Zigbee opens up with Apple's home keys
  • NEEO Founder, Control4 Exec Launch AVA Connected Home
  • Turing AI - Reimagine Safety, Security, and Operations with AI
• Pick of the Week
  • ST. LOUIS TV MOUNTING 📺 on Instagram: “HAPPY FRIDAY!! & s/o to the video that put me in a position to make 6 figures and QUIT my 9-5 😆 , thanks for all the support from EVERYONE…”

On this week's HomeTech: Samsung teams up with Ruckus, Eufy launches a new combo device, bugs and pests beware of the smart home, Sonos add a lower cost Roam, streaming updates, an egg-filled pic of the week, and more!

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• Ready for Our Closeup - Resi Systems Review of 'The Afterparty'
• The Afterparty | Apple TV+
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Samsung SmartThings Teams with CommScope RUCKUS to Bring Next Generation Networking to Property Developers and Tenants - Samsung US Newsroom
  • Double duty: Eufy’s newest smart lock is also a doorbell camera
  • You can control this smart mosquito repellent with Google Assistant or Alexa
  • Back off rodents. I bought a connected mousetrap! - Stacey on IoT | Internet of Things news and analysis
  • Wyze Doubling Prices for Home Monitoring
  • ZWave Support and Home Assistant
  • Sonos’ Roam SL drops the mics and brings its price down to $159
  • Amazon and Apple said to be top candidates for NFL Sunday Ticket streaming rights
  • Disney+ Retools Parental Controls With Addition of Netflix Marvel Programs
• Pic of the Week
  • Printer Eggs

On this episode of HomeTech: Nice leaves Nortek branding behind, the FCC does something right for a change, Nvidia doesn't do something right, listener suggestions from the mailbag, and a dust free pick of the week!

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• HomeTech Headlines
  • Ring lets non-Ring cameras into its app
  • Nest Doorbell won’t charge its battery in cold weather, Google confirms
  • Frontier adds 2-gig speeds across its entire fiber network
  • Crestron harnesses the sun for your smart home
  • Inovelli Blue Series Hype Video
  • Aqara Announces Thread Support in New Product Line Up
  • The average person doesn’t have a chance with the smart home – TechCrunch
  • Smart home fragmentation is keeping me from trying new gadgets
• Pick of the Week
  • Modern Art with Wires

On this episode of HomeTech: Nice leaves Nortek branding behind, the FCC does something right for a change, Nvidia doesn't do something right, listener suggestions from the mailbag, and a dust free pick of the week!

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• HomeTech Headlines
  • Nice to Phase Out Nortek Control Brand in 2022
  • Altona Towns: Canada’s first pre-planned residential smart microgrid community
  • FCC opens apartments up to more broadband competition
  • Nvidia Shield TV gets bug fixes for last month's buggy Android 11 update
  • r/Ubiquiti - UniFi's Advanced Wi-Fi Settings Explained
• Mailbag
  • Bluesound - Wireless multi-room speakers and components for music streaming
  • How Alexa Sound Detectors Listen for Water and Appliances | Digital Trends
• Pick of the Week
  • RJ45 Dust Plugs
  • USB Type-A Dust Plugs
  • SFP/SFP+ Dust Plugs
  • USB-C Dust Plugs

On this episode of HomeTech: Orro drops a new product at a new lower price, Disney Plus experiments with live TV, FuboTV is trying to keep you longer, and a long discussion on the state of whole house audio in 2022. All this and of course a pick of the week...

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• HomeTech Headlines
  • Orro S Smart Lighting Switch
  • Disney Plus just experimented with its first livestream
  • FuboTV is trying to sign people up for three-month plans, just in time for Super Bowl LVI
• Pick of the Week
  • Ring Solar Powered Wall Light | Outdoor Smart Home Security

On this episode of HomeTech: Are Sonos headphones coming soon? Custom integrators had an interesting 2021, Amazon knows people don’t like Alexa, Yale updates for Matter, Apple wallet gets keys and possibly more payments, and a much requested pick of the week!

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• Brrr! It got so cold in Florida, iguanas fell from trees
• r/Starlink - Dishy as cat warmer
• SpaceX reveals $500 monthly 'Premium' Starlink service with speeds up to 500 Mbps | Engadget
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Sonos buys Bluetooth audio startup to build better headphones
  • 2022 CE Pro State of the Industry: Unfinished Business - CE Pro
  • Leaked Internal Amazon Docs Show Users Quickly Tire of Smart Speakers - Strata-gee.com
  • Amazon’s Voice-Controlled Smart Speaker Alexa Can’t Hold Customer Interest: Docs - Bloomberg
  • Yale Locks to Get Updated Module to Support Matter
  • Apple Wallet Keys and the World Trade Center
  • Apple will reportedly allow iPhones to accept contactless payments
  • FCC announces $1.2 billion fund for broadband deployment in rural areas
• Pick of the Week
  • Walabot DIY: The Only Visual Stud Finder
  • Tracking TV Stand