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February 22, 2019 Episode 246 - Exploring WiSA with Tony Ostrom
On this episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Tony Ostrom, President of the WiSA Association. Tony shares everything you need to know about this exciting standard for high-definition, ultra-low latency, multichannel, wireless audio. Designed specifically for high-performance theater and media room applications, WiSA may be the answer you’ve been looking for to simplify your next surround sound setup.
That plus the latest home tech headlines including: A new Savant integration from JoshAI. Samsung’s Galaxy Home speaker may arrive by April (Bixby sighting!) Samsung existing the Blu-ray business? Leviton brings app control to your circuit breakers. Google and Amazon getting greedy with the data. Nest’s undisclosed microphone gaffe. And more…
54 min
February 15, 2019Episode 245 - "Member of Excellence" with CEDIA's Giles Sutton
On this episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Giles Sutton, CEDIA’s SVP of Industry Engagement. We discuss the organization’s new “Member of Excellence” program, their sharpened focus on increasing awareness within the design and building communities, new efforts in workforce development, observations from ISE 2019, and much more!
That plus the latest home tech headlines including: Why Amazon acquired Eero. Details on Samsung’s new 2019 QLED lineup. Do we finally have a date for Apple’s new streaming service? Arlo pulls its new Ultra model from the shelves after a slew of performance problems. Crestron and Savant show off their new 2-way Apple TV integrations. Control4 expands its international presence. And more…
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Show Notes
Pre-Show
Flo Water Monitor
The Sense Home Energy Monitor
HomeTech Headlines
Samsung Launches 2019 4K, 8K QLED Line
Apple's streaming video service might finally arrive in April
Arlo Pulls the 4K Arlo Ultra From Shelves to Address Early User Feedback | Digital Trends
Savant Shows Home Automation OSD through Apple TV
Crestron ISE 2019 News: Launch of Crestron Home OS 3; Demos of Apple Integration - Technology Integrator
Amazon to Acquire eero to Help Customers Better Connect Smart Home Devices | Amazon.com, Inc. - Press Room
Why Amazon buying Eero feels so disappointing
Interview
CEDIA Member of Excellence
Pic of the Week
"This is next level genius" - Omar Kassim on Twitter
AMADAS
1 hr 21 min
February 15, 2019 Episode 245 - "Member of Excellence" with CEDIA's Giles Sutton
On this episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Giles Sutton, CEDIA’s SVP of Industry Engagement. We discuss the organization’s new “Member of Excellence” program, their sharpened focus on increasing awareness within the design and building communities, new efforts in workforce development, observations from ISE 2019, and much more!
That plus the latest home tech headlines including: Why Amazon acquired Eero. Details on Samsung’s new 2019 QLED lineup. Do we finally have a date for Apple’s new streaming service? Arlo pulls its new Ultra model from the shelves after a slew of performance problems. Crestron and Savant show off their new 2-way Apple TV integrations. Control4 expands its international presence. And more…
1 hr 21 min
February 08, 2019Episode 244 - Why Control4 Acquired NEEO
On this episode of HomeTech: We discuss Control4’s recent acquisition of NEEO including what’s in it for both companies, the end of the road for the DIY product, and what else the future may hold.
That plus the latest headlines including: Nest, Justin Bieber, and the case for unique passwords. UltraViolet’s inevitable demise is upon us. Aereo got sued out of existence but Locast won’t let that deter them. JoshAI’s sleek new multizone control arrives. Roku in talks to add AirPlay 2 support. And much more…
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Show Notes
HomeTech Headlines
Nest reminds owners to secure their cameras after creepy scares
UltraViolet due to shut down at the end of July
UltraViolet Faces Its Inevitable Death. Now What? | The Digital Media Zone
Locast, a Free App Streaming Network TV, Would Love to Get Sued
Hulu will soon show users ads when videos are paused
Roku in Talks With Apple About AirPlay 2 Support
Apple TV finally gets X-Ray support for Amazon Prime Video
FuboTV becomes the second live TV service to integrate with Apple’s TV app
Josh.ai’s First Voice Control for Multisource, Multizone A/V Finally Arrives
Why Control4 Bought Neeo; EOL Clarity on DIY Remote Control
Control4 Acquires NEEO Remote Control
Pick of the Week
LG Waterfall Display at ISE
41 min
February 08, 2019 Episode 244 - Why Control4 Acquired NEEO
On this episode of HomeTech: We discuss Control4’s recent acquisition of NEEO including what’s in it for both companies, the end of the road for the DIY product, and what else the future may hold.
That plus the latest headlines including: Nest, Justin Bieber, and the case for unique passwords. UltraViolet’s inevitable demise is upon us. Aereo got sued out of existence but Locast won’t let that deter them. JoshAI’s sleek new multizone control arrives. Roku in talks to add AirPlay 2 support. And much more…
41 min
February 01, 2019Episode 243 - The Patriot Bowl
On this episode of HomeTech: Kick off your Super Bowl weekend us as we cover the latest headlines in the smart home including: Sonos lowers prices and announces new accessories. More news surfaces about AT&T’s forthcoming streaming service. DirecTV Now drops 267,000 subscribers as promotional pricing ends. Roku enables premium subscriptions through it’s Roku Channel. Samsung’s new 8K chip and the end of ugly bezels. Crestron rebrands Pyng technology to “Crestron Home”. A peek inside OneVision’s service model. And much more!
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Show Notes
Super Bowl Live Stream: How to Watch the Football Game Online for Free
HomeTech Headlines
Sonos now works with YouTube Music
Sonos Lowers Prices and Announces Accessories
AT&T’s forthcoming streaming service so far sounds a lot like Hulu
DirecTV Now loses 267,000 subscribers as AT&T clears out promo pricing
Roku’s à la carte premium subscriptions arrive today, but without HBO
Reelgood's Universal Streaming Guide Is Coming to Millions of Smart TVs | Digital Trends
Vizio begins SmartCast 3.0 TV beta testing with AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support
HomeKit Weekly: Previewing TV support in the Home app on iOS 12.2
Samsung's New 8K Display Chip Could Shrink Bezel Sizes to Nothing | Digital Trends
Goodbye Pyng, Hello Crestron Home OS 3: ‘Dramatic Redesign’ at ISE 2019
A Day in the Life of a Remote Service Team
Pic of the Week
iRobot's Terra Robot Mower is the official 'Roomba for lawns'
37 min
February 01, 2019 Episode 243 - The Patriot Bowl
On this episode of HomeTech: Kick off your Super Bowl weekend us as we cover the latest headlines in the smart home including: Sonos lowers prices and announces new accessories. More news surfaces about AT&T’s forthcoming streaming service. DirecTV Now drops 267,000 subscribers as promotional pricing ends. Roku enables premium subscriptions through it’s Roku Channel. Samsung’s new 8K chip and the end of ugly bezels. Crestron rebrands Pyng technology to “Crestron Home”. A peek inside OneVision’s service model. And much more!
37 min
January 25, 2019Episode 242 - Streaming's Golden Age?
On this episode of HomeTech: Seth and Jason sit down to discuss the latest home tech headlines including: Abode adds HomeKit to its new hub. Atlona gets acquired by Panduit. YouTube TV now available nationwide. Walmart pulls the plug on its rumored streaming service. Hulu drops the price on its base streaming service but raises the price of its live offering. And does Netflix’s latest price increase herald the end of streaming’s golden age? Or just the beginning?
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Show Notes
HomeTech Headlines
Abode will add HomeKit to its new smart home hub
Atlona Acquired by Panduit, with A/V and IT Convergence in Mind
Comcast shrinks video subscriber losses down to 29K in Q4
YouTube TV finally goes nationwide almost two years after launch
Walmart Abandons Its Plans For a Streaming Netflix Killer | Digital Trends
Viacom acquires Pluto TV streaming service for $340 million
Hulu drops to just $5.99 per month after Netflix’s price hikes
As Netflix Raises Prices, Streaming’s Golden Age Is Ending | Digital Trends
Why Netflix Raising its Prices is a Good Thing
Pic of the Week
r/homeautomation - My Smart Home. Still a work in progress.
26 min
January 25, 2019 Episode 242 - Streaming's Golden Age?
On this episode of HomeTech: Seth and Jason sit down to discuss the latest home tech headlines including: Abode adds HomeKit to its new hub. Atlona gets acquired by Panduit. YouTube TV now available nationwide. Walmart pulls the plug on its rumored streaming service. Hulu drops price on its base streaming service but raises the price of its live offering. And does Netflix’s latest price increase herald the end of streaming’s golden age? Or just the beginning?
26 min
January 18, 2019Episode 241 - Meet ConnectSense with Adam Justice
On this episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Adam Justice, CEO and Founder of ConnectSense. We discuss the company’s new Smart Outlet 2, as well as how ConnectSense helps other product manufacturers and OEMs implement their own connected solutions. Adam also shares his perspectives on developing products for all of the major DIY platforms (Alexa, HomeKit, and Google), as well as some of his takeaways from CES 2019.
That, plus the latest home tech headlines including: how to turn any speaker into an Alexa speaker, a new partnership between Sonos and IKEA, NBC to launch a new streaming service, a truly novel approach to privacy in the connected home, and much more…
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Show Notes
This is the first truly great Amazon Alexa and Google Home hack
HomeTech Headlines
Turn any speaker into an Alexa smart speaker for only $19.99
Sweet sound of SYMFONISK - IKEA Today
LG sale slashes OLED TV prices by up to $1,000
NBC finally jumps in the streaming wars — announces a new service to compete with Netflix and others
Amazon's Updated Base Model Fire TV Stick Now Comes With Alexa Remote | Digital Trends
Do Ring Employees Have Access to Customer Surveillance Feeds?
For Owners of Amazon’s Ring Security Cameras, Strangers May Have Been Watching Too
Interview: Adam Justice of ConnectSense
ConnectSense
Pic of the Week
Security Camera Caught Man Licking Doorbell for Three Hours
52 min

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