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This week is a quick and short show to cover the highlights from the surprise Amazon hardware event. New Echos, FireTV, Buttons, and more!

• ADT vs. Harris Trial Begins, with Ring and Zonoff in the IoT Mix - CE Pro
• HomeTech 34 - The Box Formerly known as Doorbot
• Amazon announces a smaller new Echo speaker for $99 - The Verge
• New Amazon Echo
• New Amazon Echo Plus
• New Fire TV
• The Apple TV, out, then in, then out on Amazon
• Amazon Echo Spot
• This might be our first look at the rumored Alexa-equipped Sonos speaker
• Echo Buttons
• Echo Connect

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We welcome Seth back after his battle with Hurricane Irma. We're happy to report that he, his family, and his home all came through the storm unharmed. We're also happy to report that this is a jam-packed episode, complete with our thoughts on three recent, major events: CEDIA, Apple, and Nest. Don't miss it!

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• Smart Home Lessons from Hurricane Irma
• Pics of the Week
• iHummingbird Interview
• Amazon to Put CEDIA-Certified Smart Home Installers on the Map - CE Pro
• Control4 Adds If/Then Engine to Home Automation, Lets End Users Tweak System - CE Pro
• The Aweful Sonos Booth at CEDIA
• Control4, Pakedge Launch Most Ambitious Network-Certification Program Yet - CE Pro
• CEDIA 2017 Best New Product Winners, Honors Alex Capecelatro as Young Professional of the Year - Technology Integrator - 1 of 8
• Lutron Unveils New Wireless Control, Thermostat, Lighting Fixtures, Exposed Shades - CE Pro
• Inside Lutron CEDIA 2017 Booth: RA2 Select Is ‘Total Gamechanger’ - CE Pro
• Apple unveils iPhone X with all-new design, OLED Super Retina Display, Face ID | 9to5Mac
• Apple TV 4K starts at $179, order from September 15 | 9to5Mac
• Apple TV's 4K movie pricing is exactly what the 4K world needs
• The new Apple TV 4K will be a much more powerful streaming box than its predecessor - The Verge
• Siri Remote for Apple TV updated with new Menu button and price | 9to5Mac
• Everything Apple Announced: iPhone X, iPhone 8, Face ID, Animoji, Apple Watch, Apple TV | WIRED
• Nest announces ‘Secure’ alarm system, ‘Hello’ video doorbell, & Nest Cam IQ Outdoor (still no HomeKit) | 9to5Mac
• Google Assistant is coming to Nest Cam IQ | TechCrunch
• Inside the Second Coming of Nest | WIRED
• Nest debuts Nest Secure home system and has a Thread router called Nest Connect | Stacey on IoT

This week a quick CEDIA update from Jason since Seth is still battling power and internet outages in the wake of Hurricane Irma. We'll be back soon with a CEDIA wrap up and commentary on the Apple Event as well as the week's news in HomeTech.

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Jason provides a glimpse at OneVision's new ebook "The Insider's Guide to Remote Systems Management" — a free, comprehensive, and fully manufacturer-approved analysis of the RSM space including comparisons of BakPak, Domotz, Ihiji, and OvrC Pro.

Plus... our annual CEDIA preview! Seth and Jason predict the biggest and most important themes you can expect to see emerge from San Diego including analysis of many new product announcements that have come out leading up to the show. This episode is not to be missed!

Also, don't forget! This year, we're hosting our first-even "Home Tech Happy Hour". Come join us at The Field - Authentic Irish Pub & Restaurant 🍀 on Thursday, September 7 at 5PM! Drop in for a quick toast before you head out to the evening's big events! Learn more here.

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• Comparing Control4 BakPak, Domotz, Ihiji and SnapAV OvrC Pro - CE Pro
• Ihiji ProVue: A Re-Invisioned Remote Monitoring and Support Application For Technology Professionals | Technology Management for Integrators of AV, Automation, Security, and IoT
• Domotz Announces Powered By Domotz Partner Program
• Lifetime Licensing Now Available for Domotz Pro
• Domotz Introduces Partner Marketplace
• Questions about Google and Nest? Ask Away! - CE Pro
• Nest’s Thermostat E has a new design, a cheaper price, and almost all the same features - The Verge
• Nest promises “big announcement” at September 20th event - The Verge
• Sonos Speakers Gain Far-field Mics For Voice Control | Zatz Not Funny!
• Sonos Speaker Gains Far-field Mics For Voice Control | Zatz Not Funny!
• Josh.ai Micro Is Complete Voice-Controlled Home Automation Hub for Every Room - CE Pro
• Valet Amplifiers by Origin Acoustics
• Amazon registered these 28 domains for Multi-room Echo audio launch - Domain Name Wire | Domain Name News & Views
• Amazon Echo devices now support multi-room audio playback | AFTVnews
• Bang and Olufsen "Eclipse" OLED sweats the details on its moving TV

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined Jack MacDougall, President of Pixelgen, for a deep dive into today's ultra-confusing video landscape. From resolutions and bit rates, to color spaces and dynamic ranges, it's enough to make your head spin. Jack brings to the show a unique combination of deep expertise and an ability to make these concepts relatable. While our conversation covers numerous facets of video technology, a good portion of our chat focuses on dissecting today's competing HDR standards. With Jack providing the key information you should know in this brewing standards war, this is a show you won't want to miss.

That plus... Is a smart speaker from Sonos in the offing? Also, the latest on their Alexa software integration. Is a down market thermostat coming soon from Nest? New products from August rumored as well. Back-to-back CEDIA keynotes from Amazon. Eero meeting home tech pros in the middle. And much more...

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• Found a new way to mount my Echo Dot
• LockState - Nate Schneider Reaction
• Sonos hints at smart speaker in privacy policy update - The Verge
• Sonos says users must accept new privacy policy or devices may "cease to function" | ZDNet
• Sonos Alexa Skill Poised To Drop | Zatz Not Funny!
• Nest Heads Down Market This Fall | Zatz Not Funny!
• August Preps Two New Smartlocks & Doorbell Refresh | Zatz Not Funny!
• They're Back - Amazon to Present a CEDIA 2017 Keynote - Strata-gee.com
• Eero Cozies Up to Channel with PoE and Remote Network Management - CE Pro
• Interview: Jack MacDougall - Pixelgen