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July 21, 2017 Episode 171 - Alexa, We'll Fix it in Post
On this week’s episode of HomeTech: BlueTooth mesh is finally a reality, but what will it mean for the smart home? Thoughts on the URC’s substantial new update — Total Control 2.0. OpenHAB now integrates with IKEA TRÅFRI smart lighting, as well as connected lawn mowers (lawnmowers??). Loxone has nifty looking new weather station. New and improved Alexa integrations from Savant and Logitech, respectively. Important details emerge about Lennar’s Amazon-powered smart home strategy. And much more...
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56 min
July 14, 2017Episode 170 - It's All Wireless Now Anyway
On this week's episode of HomeTech: Is that a Minion? Amazon take a page from the Geek Squad playbook. Apple steps up their retail smart home game. Will the original Echo get an overdue facelift? We don't need no stinkin' wires. A chat (dissertation?) about the great Net Neutrality debate. And much more...
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Show Notes
Amazon.com : Hide-Your-Cam Nest Cam Camouflage Cover Skin Case Disguise Protection Decoration : Electronics
Amazon is quietly rolling out its own Geek Squad to set up gadgets in your home - Recode
Apple unveils smart home experiences in its retail stores worldwide | TechCrunch
Josh.ai Voice Control Raises $11M in New Funding - CE Pro
Amazon's next Echo will be more like Apple's HomePod
Amazon Fire TV can be controlled by any Alexa-powered device - CNET
In Defense of Lennar’s Wi-Fi Smart Home Strategy: ‘Wireless is the Future’ - CE Pro
Join the Day of Action for Net Neutrality on July 12th
The internet is fucked (again) - The Verge
Why Sonos fights for net neutrality | Sonos Blog
Net Neutrality in the US: 2017 Update - YouTube
Chrome Plugin Shows How Dark The Web Is Without Net Neutrality
DTNS 3071 – The Secret History Of Net Neutrality
54 min
July 14, 2017 Episode 170 - It's All Wireless Now Anyway
On this week's episode of HomeTech: Is that a Minion? Amazon takes a page from the Geek Squad playbook. Apple steps up their retail smart home game. Will the original Echo get an overdue facelift? We don't need no stinkin' wires. A chat (dissertation?) about the great Net Neutrality debate. And much more...
Fan of the podcast? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron!
54 min
July 07, 2017Episode 169 - Yay, Florida! 😐
On this week's episode of HomeTech: The joy of summertime in Florida. Have we reached the voice-enabled speaker tipping point? Samsung wants to compete with Echo and HomePod, if only Bixby could speak English. An OTT video comparison worth 7 minutes of your time. Hulu lands a carriage deal with HBO. Another large builder dabbling in the smart home. An (unlikely?) marriage of convenience between Sonos and Crestron. Savant and Ihiji finally play nice. And more...
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Show Notes
After Apple’s HomePod announcement, Samsung said to be also planning intelligent speaker | 9to5Mac
Alibaba Unveils the Tmall Genie X1 Voice-Activated Speaker | Investopedia
The Voice Speaker Tipping Point – Tech.pinions
How to Get the Best Live TV Streaming : Hulu vs. YouTube vs. DirecTV | Digital Trends
You can now subscribe to HBO through Hulu for $14.99/month | 9to5Mac
Meritage Homes to Include Advanced Wireless Home Automation Package in New Homes - NASDAQ.com
Crestron and Sonos Deepen Their Relationship - Strata-gee.com
Sonos Available Through Crestron, the Only Home Automation Co. with Embedded Sonos App - CE Pro
Savant Home Automation Now Works with Ihiji for Remote Monitoring, Management - CE Pro
TRENDnet Partners with Domotz for Remote Network Monitoring - CE Pro
34 min
July 07, 2017 Episode 169 - Yay, Florida!
On this week's episode of HomeTech: The joy of summertime in Florida. Have we reached the voice-enabled speaker tipping point? Samsung wants to compete with Echo and HomePod, if only Bixby could speak English. An OTT video comparison worth 7 minutes of your time. Hulu lands a carriage deal with HBO. Another large builder dabbling in the smart home. An (unlikely?) marriage of convenience between Sonos and Crestron. Savant and Ihiji finally play nice. And more...
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34 min
June 30, 2017Episode 168 - The Hackintosh
On this week's episode of HomeTech: Seth gets a new computer (with a side of buyer's remorse). Ring's new Elite model now for sale, and a welcome addition to the line up. Amazon's Echo Show now integrates with most popular smart home cams. Sharp jumps into the OLED game. LG's 77" wallpaper TV will set you back a cool $20K. Yet more dire predictions for PayTV providers. And much more...
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Show Notes
Ring Elite Shipping
Ring Video Doorbells and Security Cameras Now Work With Amazon Alexa on Echo Show!
You can now watch your smart home camera from an Amazon Echo Show - The Verge
Bug your family with Amazon Echo's new intercom feature
Run Google Assistant on Your Amazon Echo
Alexa, What Happens if the Echo Has a Screen? You Get This Review
Sharp will reportedly start building OLED TV panels next year
LG's 77-inch Wallpaper TV is selling for the low, low price of $20k
Xiaomi is bringing cinema tech to a living room projector
U.S. pay TV business to lose 10.8M more subscribers by 2021, Kagan predicts
Editor’s Corner—Why Hulu is best positioned to win OTT vs. pay TV subscriber race
Caavo
YouTube TV is expanding to 10 new markets
Angry Comcast customer set up Raspberry Pi to auto-tweet speed test results
51 min
June 30, 2017 Episode 168 - The Hackintosh
On this week's episode of HomeTech: Seth gets a new computer (with a side of buyer's remorse). Ring's new Elite model now for sale, and a welcome addition to the line up. Amazon's Echo Show now integrates with most popular smart home cams. Sharp jumps into the OLED game. LG's 77" wallpaper TV will set you back a cool $20K. Yet more dire prediction for PayTV providers. And much more...
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51 min
June 23, 2017Episode 167 - Brown the Bear? Or Sally the Chick?
On this week's episode of HomeTech: Seth and Jason indulge in some Apple HomePod speculation. Japan's answer the Echo comes in Chicken or Bear. Lennar and Toll Brothers get hands-on with the smart home. New hardware from Ring. Vivint kicks open the door to the smart-home-for-renters market. Zigbee PRO 2017 - don't call it a comeback. And Insteon acquired, but where will it lead?
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Show Notes
Observation: Sphero needs to make a smart hub - Spiderman meets Echo
Japan’s answer to the Amazon Echo comes in ‘bear’ or ‘chicken
Amazon surpassed Sonos to become leader in Wi-Fi speaker sales ahead of Apple’s HomePod
Wi-Fi Certified Smart Home Designs Offered by Lennar Homes: Assurance of Strong, Reliable Home Wi-Fi - Electronic House
Toll Brothers Builds Smart Home Appeal in New Construction Market
Smart home startup Kirio’s first product works with pretty much any device, including the kitchen sink
Ring announces second-generation video doorbell, available today
Nest is considering Apple HomeKit as iOS 11 makes supporting existing products easier
Vivint Launches Smart Home Platform for Rental Properties
ZigBee PRO 2017 Spec Operates in Simultaneous Multi-Band Mesh Networks - CE Pro
Seattle startup vet Rob Lilleness acquires Smartlabs, investing $7.3M in the home automation company
54 min
June 23, 2017 Episode 167 - Brown the Bear? Or Sally the Chick?
On this week's episode of HomeTech: Seth and Jason indulge in some Apple HomePod speculation. Japan's answer the Echo comes in Chicken or Bear. Lennar and Toll Brothers get hands-on with the smart home. New hardware from Ring. Vivint kicks open the door to the smart-home-for-renters market. Zigbee PRO 2017 - don't call it a comeback. And Insteon acquired, but where will it lead?
Fan of the podcast? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron!
54 min
June 17, 2017Episode 166 - Getting to Know Loxone with Florian Woess
On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Florian Woess, CEO of Loxone US. Florian provides a great overview of the company's unique approach to professionally-installed home automation. Comparable to the most established brands here in the states, Loxone's US operations are just getting started. But if their widespread popularity overseas, and rapid growth to over 250 worldwide employees is any indication, they are poised to gain significant market share in the years to come. With a huge array of hardware options. a thoughtful approach to software, and highly competitive price points, Loxone is clearly one to watch. Tune in to our conversation with Florian to learn more about the company's compelling story!
That plus... New hardware and service offerings from Eero. Thoughts on Logitech's new Circle 2 indoor / outdoor camera. Savant's "Wally" line up - What's old is new again. CEDIA's (crazy expensive) new digs. Netflix subscriber numbers surpass Cable. And more...
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Show Notes
Eero’s new router is twice as powerful and twice as fast as before
Logitech Circle 2 In/Outdoor HD Home Security Camera
Logitech’s Circle 2 security camera can transform to fit in different places
Savant Intros Wall-Mounted Touch Screens
Why CEDIA is Building New HQ in Fishers, IN: Crunching the Real-Estate Numbers - CE Pro
Netflix now bigger than US cable market
Interview: Loxone
1 hr 9 min

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