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On this very special episode of HomeTech: Join us as we look back on the biggest smart home stories of 2019 on our fifth annual Fireside Chat! We are joined by both Richard Gunther and Adam Justice of the Home:On Podcast.

This jam-packed episode will provide you with a comprehensive look back at all the trends that defined the connected home this year, including predictions about what 2020 will bring. Don’t miss it!

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On this episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Bronson Gannon, Global Brand Manager for Sound United’s Polk Audio. Our discussion covers the company’s new Legend line of speakers. We also dive into many of the fundamentals of speaker design, providing information all of us can use in order to make more educated buying decisions.

That, plus the latest home tech headlines including: Cyber Monday 2019 shatters records. Plex launches its ad-supported TV streaming service. Sony updates TVs to support AirPlay 2 and HomeKit. The FBI warns consumers about the cybersecurity risks of smart TVs. Wyze undercuts the competition once again with their $89 smart lock. Best Buy hits an impressive 2M+ subscribers to their Total Tech Support membership. And more…

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• HomeTech Headlines
  • Cyber Monday 2019 Broke Records With $9.4 Billion In Sales | Digital Trends
  • Plex launches its free movie and TV streaming service
  • Sony updates some 2018 and 2019 TVs to support AirPlay 2 and HomeKit
  • That smart TV you just bought may be spying on you, FBI warns
  • Wyze Undercuts the Competition Once Again With $89 Smart Lock | Digital Trends
  • Best Buy Hits 2M+ Total Tech Support Subscribers - CEPRO
• Interview: Polk Legend
• Pick of the Week
  • LEGO Mini Rack - Steve Holdstock on Twitter

On this episode of HomeTech: Now that you’ve recovered from your Thanksgiving food coma, we are joined by Kevin Brown, CEO and Co-founder of Innit. Innit is a leading platform for the connected kitchen. Acting as a unifying layer designed to simplify and enhance the home cooking experience, Innit works with a diverse set of industry partners including appliance makers, retailers, tech giants, and large food distributors. Tune in to learn more about their novel and comprehensive approach to the rapidly expanding connected kitchen market.

That plus our annual Black Friday roundup. Join us to discover some of the best and most unique connected home deals available this holiday season!

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• Black Friday Links and Notes
  • Gordon Kelly - Forbes
    • Apple Black Friday 2019: AirPods Pro, iPad, iPhone, New MacBook Pro Deals [Updated]
    • Amazon Black Friday 2019: Here Are The Best Deals [Updated]
    • Costco Black Friday 2019: Here Are The Best Deals [Updated]
    • Target Black Friday 2019: Here Are The Best Deals [Updated]
  • The best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on Pixel 4, Nest Wifi, and other Google products
  • Here are the Black Friday deals that you need to know about from Walmart
  • Black Friday 2019: Best Buy’s Biggest Deals [Updated]
  • Slickdeals - Home Automation Black Friday Deals, Sale, Coupons, & Promo Codes
  • techradar - The best Black Friday deals 2019
  • Apple HomePod Home Speaker - White
• Interview: Innit - Your Food. Simplified & Solved
• Pick of the Week
  • Certified Cable Tie Technician

On this episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Charlie Kindel, SnapAV’s Chief Product Officer, and G. Paul Hess, SnapAV’s Chief Marketing Officer, to catch up on what has been a very busy year for the company. Our conversation covers the latest on the Control4 merger, the new NEEO remote, the latest on the OvrC remote management platform, Control4’s upcoming C4Yourself event, and much more. Don’t miss it!

Plus the latest home tech headlines including: Netflix explains why certain older streaming devices will no longer be supported. Disney+ comes out of the gate swinging. Hikvision launches the most racist product feature of all time. Amazon patches a vulnerability found in Ring doorbells. and more.

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• Assistant Security Shield ASS-MINI and ASS-MAX with AIRT TECHNOLOGY now available!
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Netflix explains why its apps won't work on older TVs and set-top boxes
  • Disney+ surpasses 10 million sign-ups since launch
  • Hikvision Markets Uyghur Ethnicity Analytics, Now Covers Up
  • Amazon fixes Ring Video Doorbell wi-fi security vulnerability | ZDNet
• Interview
  • SnapAV
  • Control4
• Pick of the Week
  • This 1967 educational film predicts the technology we’d be using in the future
  • Year 1999 AD

On this episode of HomeTech: Tune in to learn all about the hottest new device in connected home security—the HomeTech Assistant Security Shield (ASS)™. Your worse fears have been realized. Hackers are taking to the streets armed with lasers capable of unleashing mayhem on your smart speaker. You feel vulnerable. Helpless. Ready to throw in the towel on your smart home dreams. But fret not. The HomeTech Assistant Security shield leverages Advanced Impenetrable Reflective Technology (AIRT)™ to keep you and your family safe. It’s security, at the speed of light. Tune in to learn more!

That, plus the latest home tech headlines, including: Initial thoughts on Apple TV+. Insignia smart products are smart no more. Walmart reportedly looking to put Vudu on the selling block. Google buys Fitbit for $2.1B. Lutron dismisses lawsuit against Savant. Control4 launches new NEEO remote. And more…

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• Apple TV+
• Opinion: The worst part of Apple TV+ is the TV app - 9to5Mac
• Critics vs. audience scores for the Apple TV+ shows on Rotten Tomatoes - Michael Sagmeister on Twitter
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Insignia's Smart Products Are About to be Anything But That | Digital Trends
  • Vudu could be up for sale, if Walmart finds an interested buyer
  • Google is Buying Fitbit for $2.1 Billion | Digital Trends
  • Researchers hack Siri, Alexa, and Google Home by shining lasers at them
  • Lutron Dismisses Lawsuit Against Savant - CEPRO
  • Control4 Launches New Neeo Remote Running OS 3 Home Automation Platform - CEPRO
• Pick of the Week
  • HBO Contest Prize Is a Cardboard Box Where You Can Watch TV Alone | Digital Trends

On this episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Brad Russel, Parks Associates’ Research Director, Connected Home. A leading market research and consulting company, Parks Associates is a go-to resource for anyone looking for a data-driven understanding of the smart home market. Our conversation with Brad covers the current state of the industry along with the “cheers and fears” driving connected home adoption. Don’t miss it!

That, plus a very busy week in home tech news including: Is Wink in its death throes? Apple pulls a HomePod update after reports of bricked devices. Sonos launches a trade-in program. Playstation Vue is shutting down. More details emerge regarding HBO’s forthcoming streaming service, HBO Max. The Apple TV app is officially available on Amazon Fire TV devices. Reports that Apple is ramping up its HomeKit efforts. And more…

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• Smart home platform Wink is dying as Will.i.am’s tech company is low on money
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Apple pulls HomePod update following reports of bricked speakers
  • Sonos launches trade-up program for its oldest products
  • PlayStation Vue is Shutting Down Live TV Streaming Service in January
  • HBO Max will launch in May 2020 with 'curated by humans' push
  • Apple TV App Hits Amazon Fire TV in Preparation For Apple TV+ Launch | Digital Trends
  • Apple Working on New HomeKit Devices
• Episode 173 - Smart Home Device Pricing — The Smart Home Show
• Pick of the Week
  • Book - The Start of the Digital Revolution: SIGSALY - Secure Digital Voice Communications in World War II

On this episode of HomeTech: Researchers have found a way to extend WiFi (sort of) up to 200 ft. SpaceX plans to launch satellite-based low latency broadband service in 2020. Google Home update bricks some units. Homebuilders are ditching Nest. Voice assistants introduce a new kind of phishing attack. Best Buy takes on Amazon with free next-day deliveries for the holidays. Ikea’s long-awaited smart blinds are finally available in parts of the U.S. An interesting debate over Google’s decision to leave WiFi6 out of Google Nest WiFi. And more…

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• HomeTech Headlines
  • Researchers Extend WiFi Range by 200 Feet
  • Google Home update leaves some speakers unusable
  • Report: Home builders ditch Nest products after Google takeover
  • Alexa and Google Home abused to eavesdrop and phish passwords
  • Best Buy takes on Amazon with free next-day deliveries
  • Ikea's Smart Blinds Finally Go on Sale in U.S., but Only in Certain Stores | Digital Trends
  • Google's Nest Wifi Won't Support Wi-Fi 6. Here's Why That's Shortsighted | Digital Trends
  • Wi-Fi 6, explained: how fast it really is
• Pick of the Week
  • A Clever Door Sensor That Plays the Bass Riff From 'Seinfeld' When Someone Enters the Room

On this episode of HomeTech: We take a deep dive into the numerous smart home announcements unveiled by Google during their recent Pixel event. Plus the latest home tech headlines including: US blacklists several major Chinese surveillance companies. Apple’s HomeKit Secure Video nears launch. Apple adds an option to delete Siri's history. Disney+ unveils its content lineup ahead of its November 12th launch. And more…

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• HomeTech Headlines
  • US blacklists Chinese surveillance companies over human rights abuses
    • Dahua OEM Directory
    • Hikvision OEM Directory
  • Apple HomeKit Secure Video Nears Launch
  • Apple Adds Option to Delete Siri History and Opt Out of Sharing Audio Recordings in iOS 13.2
  • Every movie and TV show that will be on Disney+ at launch
  • Google Event
    • Here's everything Google announced at the Pixel 4 event
    • Google is adding new Nest routines to further automate your home
• Pick of the Week
  • Tesla + iOS + NFC via Tesletter on Twitter

On this episode of HomeTech: YouTube TV is finally available on Fire TV devices. A feud between Dish and Fox leaves sports fans in the cold. Next-gen ISP bundles may include various streaming services. The future of DirecTV’s “Sunday Ticket” package may be in question. Google follows Amazon’s lead, adding the deletion of Assistant command history. More delays on Ikea’s forthcoming smart blinds. Vivint is slowly moving forward with 5G internet service. And more…

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• HomeTech Headlines
  • You Can Finally Watch YouTube TV on Amazon Fire TV Devices | Digital Trends
  • Why Dish Network customers can't watch NFL, college football games on Fox channels
  • Comcast and other ISPs eventually will bundle broadband and streaming video, analyst says
  • WSJ News Exclusive | DirecTV Rethinks NFL Sunday Ticket Deal Amid Cord-Cutting
  • Google Privacy Updates Allow Deletion of Assistant Command History | Digital Trends
  • Ikea delays its US smart blinds, again
  • Ikea’s inexpensive Sonos remote control is worth every penny
  • Vivint to Market 5G Internet Service to Salt Lake City Metro Area - CEPRO
• Pick of the Week
  • It's that time of year again... -Glen Akins on Twitter