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July 12, 2019 Episode 266 - Newman!
On this episode of HomeTech: IKEA saves American podcasters from the embarrassment of trying to pronounce Trádfri by rebranding the line to “Home Smart”. Prime Video finally works on Chromecast and Android TV. Wyze adds AI-powered people detection to their cameras. Arlo cameras go on fire-sale pricing. Hulu adds a new “yada yada yada” shuffle button for Seinfeld episodes. Details on AT&T’s forthcoming streaming service, HBO Max. Will Apple’s culture help or hurt their TV+ efforts? And more…
37 min
July 05, 2019Episode 265 - Dumpster Fire Sausage
On this episode of HomeTech: Massive hacks and data breaches expose 2 billion home automation records, Alexa will never delete those secrets you told her, Bixby really wants to be a thing, Roku dominates and Netflix starts to pinch pennies in anticipation of more competition. We have a big discussion on how voice isn’t the next big platform we all anticipated it to be and Seth tells everyone how he really feels about his Echo. Spoiler alert: The Echo is out.
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Show Notes
HomeTech Headlines
Confirmed: 2 Billion Records Exposed In Massive Smart Home Device Breach
D-Link to undergo security audits for 10 years as part of FTC settlement | ZDNet
Amazon Confirms It Keeps Alexa Transcripts You Can't Delete
More Wyze Smart Home Hardware On The Way
New Philips Hue smart bulbs don't need a hub
Samsung's Bixby Marketplace launches in the US and South Korea
FuboTV Launches Free, Ad-Supported Streaming Sports Network
Roku continues to dominate TV streaming in the US
Netflix will be pickier with big-budget projects
Alexa, Is Voice Still the Next Big Thing After Mobile?
Pic of the Week
The Bandaid Solution
37 min
July 05, 2019 Episode 265 - Dumpster Fire Sausage
On this episode of HomeTech: Massive hacks and data breaches expose 2 billion home automation records, Alexa will never delete those secrets you told her, Bixby really wants to be a thing, Roku dominates and Netflix starts to pinch pennies in anticipation of more competition. We have a big discussion on how voice isn’t the next big platform we all anticipated it to be and Seth tells everyone how he really feels about his Echo. Spoiler alert: The Echo is out.
37 min
June 29, 2019Episode 264 - Throwbacks and Throw Rugs
On this episode of HomeTech: FCC filings reveal a new TiVo Edge DVR. Dish unveils a new internet and live-streaming bundle aimed at apartment dwellers. Screamin’ display deals unveiled ahead of Prime Day. A new deal brings Amazon Music to Comcast subscribers. SnapAV unveils new Araknis WAPs. A new entrant to Li-Fi category, but will this technology ever take off? The most tedious factory-reset sequence of all time. And much more…
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Show Notes
HomeTech Headlines
TiVo Takes It To The Edge With Upcoming DVR
Dish launches a WiFi and TV service aimed at apartment dwellers
Best Prime Day 4K TV Deals: What To Expect From Amazon in 2019 | Digital Trends
Amazon Music Sets First Pay-TV Deal With Comcast Xfinity X1 And Flex
Amazon upgrades the Fire TV Edition with Dolby Vision
SnapAV Unveils Araknis Wireless Access Points - Residential Systems
Philips Hue company announces lights that beam data at 250 Mbps
Google hints its smart speakers will be renamed 'Nest Home' (updated)
Resetting a GE light bulb shouldn't be this stupid
TECH TIP: How to Factory Reset C by GE Smart Bulbs (Abridged Version) - YouTube
Pick of the Week
1990s Technology Rug
36 min
June 29, 2019 Episode 264 - Throwbacks and Throw Rugs
On this episode of HomeTech: FCC filings reveal a new TiVo Edge DVR. Dish unveils a new internet and live-streaming bundle aimed at apartment dwellers. Screamin’ display deals unveiled ahead of Prime Day. A new deal brings Amazon Music to Comcast subscribers. SnapAV unveils new Araknis WAPs. A new entrant to Li-Fi category, but will this technology ever take off? The most tedious factory-reset sequence of all time. And much more…
36 min
June 21, 2019Episode 263 - Projects Project with Matthew G aka VMU_kiss
On this episode of HomeTech: Join us for a very special installment of the “Projects Project”! We are pleased to welcome Matthew G, who Reddit users might better recognize as VMU_kiss. Matthew, who is a moderator on the popular r/homeautomation subreddit, shares his creative process for coming up with some of the most unique DIY smart home hacks we’ve ever seen! From an umbrella holder that lights up when it’s going to rain, to a toothbrush holder that automatically triggers a timer, and much, much more, Matthew’s ideas are sure to inspire you to inject a little more creativity into your next DIY project. And the coolest part? Matthew has done it all using inexpensive, off-the-shelf parts (combined with a little elbow grease and a whole lot of ingenuity). Don’t miss this one!
Plus, the latest home tech headlines including: Dish prepares to bring its new smart home service, OnTech Smart Services, to market. Comcast unveils X1 eye control, designed to assist users with disabilities such as ALS. YouTube TV surprises users with free access to Showtime. Apple TV Now Supports AirPlay With Bluetooth. Ikea's delayed Fyrtur smart blinds will now go on sale this October. The Real(ly dramatized) story behind SnapAV’s acquisition of Control4. And more…
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Show Notes
HomeTech Headlines
Dish Rolls Out New Direct-to-Consumer Smart Home Service
You don't need fingers to use this television remote
YouTube TV is Giving Away FREE Showtime to Subscribers For a Limited Time - Cord Cutters News
Apple TV Now Supports AirPlay With Bluetooth | Cult of Mac
Ikea's delayed Fyrtur smart blinds will now go on sale this October
The Real Story of Why Control4 Wanted to be Acquired - Strata-gee.com
Interview
Reddit r/homeautomation
u/VMU_kiss
Pic of the Week
AV Necklace
1 hr 2 min
June 21, 2019 Episode 263 - Projects Project with Matthew G aka VMU_kiss
On this episode of HomeTech: Join us for a very special installment of the “Projects Project”! We are pleased to welcome Matthew G, who Reddit users might better recognize as VMU_kiss. Matthew, who is a moderator on the popular r/homeautomation subreddit, shares his creative process for coming up with some of the most unique DIY smart home hacks we’ve ever seen! From an umbrella holder that lights up when it’s going to rain, to a toothbrush holder that automatically triggers a timer, and much, much more, Matthew’s ideas are sure to inspire you to inject a little more creativity into your next DIY project. And the coolest part? Matthew has done it all using inexpensive, off-the-shelf parts (combined with a little elbow grease and a whole lot of ingenuity). Don’t miss this one!
1 hr 2 min
June 15, 2019Episode 262 - Solo Flight
On this episode of HomeTech: Jason takes a rare solo flight as Seth enjoys a hard-earned vacation. He dives into the latest home tech headlines including: A look at Crestron’s expanded DM Lite product being shown at InfoComm. CEDIA Expo 2019 extends early bird registration deadline. CEDIA Unveils Home Technology Professional Award Finalists. AT&T's DirecTV reportedly considering a merger with Dish satellite. AT&T's streaming bundle with HBO could start at $16. Amazon offers some good Father’s Day deals on Ring hardware. And more…
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Show Notes
HomeTech Headlines
Crestron Shows Expanded DM Lite Product Line at InfoComm - Residential Systems
CEDIA Expo 2019 Early Bird Registration Deadline Extended
CEDIA Unveils Home Technology Professional Award Finalists - Residential Systems
AT&T's DirecTV reportedly considering merger with Dish satellite
AT&T's streaming bundle with HBO could start at $16
Ring Father's Day Sale Deals
Mailbag
HomePod will support multiple users and music handoffs
Pick of the Week
Amazon’s Home Surveillance Company Is Putting Suspected Petty Thieves in its Advertisements
16 min
June 15, 2019 Episode 262 - Solo Flight
On this episode of HomeTech: Jason takes a rare solo flight as Seth enjoys hard-earned vacation. He dives into the latest home tech headlines including: A look at Crestron’s expanded DM Lite product being shown at InfoComm. CEDIA Expo 2019 extends early bird registration deadline. CEDIA Unveils Home Technology Professional Award Finalists. AT&T's DirecTV reportedly considering a merger with Dish satellite. AT&T's streaming bundle with HBO could start at $16. Amazon offers some good Father’s Day deals on Ring hardware. And more…
16 min
June 07, 2019Episode 261 - WWDC 2019 Wrap-Up
On this episode of HomeTech: WWDC 2019 is in the books and Apple wildly exceeded our (admittedly low) expectations. Tune in as we dissect all of the biggest stories from the event. We discuss HomeKit’s new Secure Video offering, HomeKit-enabled routers, significant updates to the Home App, new HomePod functionality, and much more. You don’t want to miss this one!
That plus the latest home tech headlines including: AT&T set to launch a new IP- based version of the full DirecTV product. SnapAV’s plan to begin distributing Yamaha products, complete with “deep” OvrC integration. Ecobee officially unveils its newest smart thermostat. Ikea’s new physical remote for Symfonisk and Sonos speakers. And more…
PS - if you’re a fan of the show and a home tech pro, check out the new “Reimagining Service” webinar series from OneVision Resources
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Show Notes
HomeTech Headlines
Webinars | OneVision Resources
AT&T says new DirecTV service will ‘radically reshape’ the concept of television
Yamaha, MusicCast Join SnapAV OvrC Ecosystem with ‘Deep Integration’
Ecobee unveils its latest Alexa-powered smart thermostat
Philips May Add a Smart Plug to its Lineup of Smart Home Gizmos | Digital Trends
Ikea Debuts a Physical Remote Control for Symfonisk and Sonos Speakers | Digital Trends
WWDC 2019
Everything Apple Announced at WWDC 2019 in Nine Minutes
HomeKit gets secure video and router support - Video
iOS 13 Includes Updated Home Interface, Support for AirPlay 2 Devices in Automations
HomePod Gaining Handoff Support, AirPods Get Audio Sharing Feature
tvOS 13: Everything We Know | MacRumors
Time, location triggers make Shortcuts more useful in iOS 13 | Cult of Mac
Pick of the Week
AmpliFi Teleport
48 min

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