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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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On this week's episode of HomeTech: Richard Gunther, long-time friend of the show and host of the Home: On Podcast, joins us for a comprehensive wrap-up of Apple's recent WWDC. From significant (if a bit under-the- radar) HomeKit updates, to a spirited discussion about Apple's new HomePod product, and everything in between, this episode covers all you need to know about Apple's latest event.

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Show Notes

• WWDC 2017 Keynote
• HomeKit in iOS 11: Sprinklers & faucets, QR code & NFC setup, improved latency, software authentication & more | 9to5Mac

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Richard Gunther, long-time friend of the show and host of the Home: On Podcast, joins us for a comprehensive wrap-up of Apple's recent WWDC. From significant (if a bit under-the- radar) HomeKit updates, to a spirited discussion about Apple's new HomePod product, and everything in between, this episode covers all you need to know about Apple's latest event. 

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On this week's episode of HomeTech: Seth welcomes an uninvited show guest into his garage.....er, studio. #SiriInACan looks more like a reality than ever, but we're still not holding our breath. Details emerge on Nest's new Cam IQ. Essential Home - the next big thing, or just vaporware? An over-the-top link for for over-the-top video. And much more...

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Show Notes

• Apple Is Manufacturing a Siri Speaker to Outdo Google and Amazon - Bloomberg
• Apple Is Reportedly Working On A Dedicated Ai Processor For Its Devices
• Nest cams back from the dead with new home monitoring device
• Essential Home is an Amazon Echo competitor that puts privacy first
• The Father of Android Is Back, and He’s Built the Anti-iPhone - WIRED
• Essential Home | My Home is Essential
• Home now has an OS Blog Post
• WayOverThe.Top
• Tablo’s Next Gen DVR Is Here
• TiVo Mavrik Is Dead (and all of retail is in jeopardy)
• Registration Open for CEDIA 2017

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Seth welcomes an uninvited show guest into his garage.....er, studio. #SiriInACan looks more like a reality than ever, but we're still not holding our breath. Details emerge on Nest's new "Cam IQ". Essential Home - the next big thing, or just vaporware? An over-the-top link for for over-the-top video. And much more...

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On this week's episode of HomeTech: We proudly unveil the world premier of the HomeTech "Projects Project" (yes, still working on that name). Featuring an installation by Rob Lombardo. Rob utilized all DIY tech to add some really neat flare to his outdoor living space including under-rail LED lighting, pool and lighting control by INSTEON, and of course some audio via Sonos.

That plus... Amazon releases a new Echo targeted at the Greatest Generation. Ikea's smart lighting solutions just got a lot smarter. Verizon throws their hat into an increasingly competitive streaming TV market. And Nest is working on a 4K camera... sort of.

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Show Notes

• Amazon Echo Silver
• Alarm.com gets Google Home integration
• Dish DVRs get Amazon Alexa integration for TV voice control via Echo devices
• Ikea's cheap smart lighting will be Apple HomeKit, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa compatible
• HomeKit light bulbs to start from $12 as Ikea announces smart lighting compatibility
• Verizon CEO Confirms It Is Preparing Its Own Live-TV Streaming Service
• Which cord cutting service should you get? | iMore
• Apple Will Announce Amazon Prime Video Coming To Apple TV At WWDC
• Channels app for AppleTv
• Nest working on a 4K camera
• Nest's Next-generation Security Camera Could Shoot in 4K Resolution
• ISY994
• Insteon DIN Rail Dimmer
• Insteon DIN Rail Switch
• Insteon Mini Remotes
• Wireless Tags

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We proudly unveil the world premier of the HomeTech "Projects Project" (yes, still working on that name). Featuring an installation by Rob Lombardo. Rob utilized all DIY tech to add some really neat flare to his outdoor living space including under-rail LED lighting, pool and lighting control by INSTEON, and of course some audio via Sonos. 

That plus... Amazon releases a new Echo targeted at the Greatest Generation. Ikea's smart lighting solutions just got a lot smarter. Verizon throws their hat into an increasingly competitive streaming TV market. And Nest is working on a 4K camera... sort of. 

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On this week's episode of HomeTech: We catch up with Kris Gamble, founder of the UK-based Customised and creator of the now-legendary #LiveInstall hashtag. Never one to color inside the lines, Kris shares a number of updates surrounding his latest efforts to mix it up in the smart home. From a new-found focus on social media platforms beyond of his Twitter wheelhouse, to an installation marketing campaign aimed at disrupting traditional business models, Kris is living up to his reputation for charting new territory in the connected home business.

That plus... Thoughts on Vin Bruno's departure from CEDIA. A wrap-up of the biggest stories from Google IO. A tour of HomeKit's premier in the builder market. And a revolutionary new approach to smart home sensors that might just give us a glimpse of the future.

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Show Notes

• Vin Bruno Resigns as CEDIA President/CEO
• CEDIA Founding Member: Let’s Get Back to Luxury Roots, Stop Messing with DIY - CE Pro
• The 10 biggest announcements from Google I/O 2017 - The Verge
• Harman Kardon’s Invoke speaker is a Cortana-powered take on an Amazon Echo
• Roundup: Everything we currently know about Apple’s upcoming ‘Siri Speaker’
• We took a tour of one of the first Apple HomeKit homes [Video] | 9to5Mac
• Synthetic Sensors: Towards General-Purpose Sensing - YouTube
• A Sensor That Could Soon Make Homes Scary-Smart

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We catch up with Kris Gamble, founder of the UK-based Customised and creator of the now-legendary #LiveInstall hashtag. Never one to color inside the lines, Kris shares a number of updates surrounding his latest efforts to mix it up in the smart home. From a new-found focus on social media platforms beyond of his Twitter wheelhouse, to an installation marketing campaign aimed at disrupting traditional business models, Kris is living up to his reputation for charting new territory in the connected home business. 

That plus... Thoughts on Vin Bruno's departure from CEDIA. A wrap-up of the biggest stories from Google IO. A tour of HomeKit's premier in the builder market. And a revolutionary new approach to smart home sensors that might just give us a glimpse of the future. 

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On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Sean Miller, President of PointCentral, to discuss the company's unique approach to the smart home market. PointCentral leverages popular home technology products to drive value in both the long term and short term rental markets. Selling into a variety of verticals, PointCentral offers an attractive solution for property managers and renters alike.

That plus... The Echo Show breaks Amazon's mould, but will it catch on? And will the team at Nucleus be left in the wake? Did Hulu just launch a Pay-TV killer, or merely yet another streaming app? Traditional Pay-TV providers are hemorrhaging subscribers at record levels. Is HomeKit ready for prime time? And more...

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Show Notes

• Amazon officially unveils touchscreen Echo Show
• Amazon 'probably copied us' on Echo Show, startup CEO says
• Everything You Need to Know About Amazon’s New Echo Show Alexa-Enabled Touch Screen Device
• Hulu officially launches $40-per-month live TV streaming option with 50+ channels
• Pay-TV has its worst Q1 subscriber losses ever; analyst pegs total carnage at 762K
• Apple TV may be getting Amazon Prime Video at long last
• Opinion: HomeKit is great fun for techies but not yet ready for the mass market
• Even Apple can't make the Internet of Things tolerable
• Rako announces new hub for IoT integrations
• HomeKit Thermostat - Heatmiser Neo HomeKit Compatible