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March 03, 2017 Episode 151 - Discussing Z-Wave with Executive Director Mitch Klein
On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Mitch Klein, Executive Director of the Z-Wave Alliance for an in-depth conversation about the technology and what is new with the alliance. Long a stalwart in the connected home, Mitch discusses what makes the technology so appealing to end-users, installers, and service providers alike. Additionally we explore some recent developments, particularly in the area of cybersecurity, that the alliance is focused on as they look to maintain their dominant position in the worldwide connected home market. That plus... we belatedly celebrate 3-years of HomeTech! AWS sneezes and half the internet gets a flu. Jason has another tactile control product to drool over. And an spirited chat about the future of TV sparked by YouTube's new offering for cord cutters. Fan of the podcast? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron!
1 hr 4 min
February 24, 2017Episode 150 - Stuck in the Middle
On this week's episode of HomeTech: Seth and Jason sit down for some spirited discussion about the forces at play in the middle market for home technology. Established companies like Savant, Crestron, and Control4 have formed a consensus and are "racing to the top" with their collective focus on luxury solutions. Meanwhile, inexpensive DIY platforms such as HomeKit are maturing at a steady pace. So, where does this leave the traditional CEDIA integrator? Tune in to hear our thoughts...
That plus... rumors of a new Sonos product, finally! - but will it be worth the wait? A truly novel approach to the TV experience from a startup called Caavo - but will it catch-on? Visio gets caught with their hand in the cookie jar. And just how much does a HomeKit-outfitted house cost?
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Show Notes
Sonos Playbase Nears Release
Sonos Playbase could be the company's next 'big' thing, leak reveals
The Caavo streaming box is built on game-changing machine vision for TV - The Verge
What Vizio was doing behind the TV screen | Federal Trade Commission
Vizio Settles With FTC For $2.2 Million Over TV Snooping Claims
Just how expensive is a HomeKit house? Here’s my estimation | 9to5Mac
Control4 CEO Martin Plaehn on… the Journey to 2022
Control4 Announces Record 2016 Revenues of $208.8M - CE Pro
Savant CEO Bob Madonna Sets the Record Straight - CE Pro
Savant Refocuses on Luxury Market Under Bob Madonna
Amazon’s smart home consult figured out how to connect a 50-year-old thermostat
The Smart Home Show - Mike Invites An Amazon Smart Home Consultant Into His Home
Look Inside Part DIY, Part HelloTech Media Room Project
47 min
February 24, 2017 Episode 150 - Stuck in the Middle
On this week's episode of HomeTech: Seth and Jason sit down for some spirited discussion about the forces at play in the middle market for home technology. Established companies like Savant, Crestron, and Control4 have formed a consensus and are "racing to the top" with their collective focus on luxury solutions. Meanwhile, inexpensive DIY platforms such as HomeKit are maturing at a steady pace. So, where does this leave the traditional CEDIA integrator? Tune in to hear our thoughts... That plus... rumors of a new Sonos product, finally! - but will it be worth the wait? A truly novel approach to the TV experience from a startup called Caavo - but will it catch-on? Visio gets caught with their hand in the cookie jar. And just how much does a HomeKit-outfitted house cost? Fan of the podcast? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron!
47 min
February 20, 2017 Episode 149 - ISE 2017 Wrap-Up Part 2
On this all-interview episode we present Jason's extended coverage of the show floor of ISE 2017 in Amsterdam.
55 min
February 20, 2017 Episode 149 - ISE 2017 Wrap-Up Part 2
On this all interview episode we present Jason's extended coverage of the show floor of ISE 2017 in Amsterdam.
55 min
February 17, 2017Episode 148 - ISE 2017 Wrap-Up Part 1
On this week's episode of HomeTech: Join us for a super-sized episode as we wrap-up ISE 2017! Jason was busy all week gathering sound bites on the show floor. This show features a handful of our favorite interviews from Amsterdam, plus some commentary from Jason and Seth.
One again, a big thanks to our sponsors, Krika, Zappiti, and the Z-Wave Alliance for making the trip possible!
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Show Notes
Krika
Zappiti
Z-Wave
Crestron
Savant
KNX
HDL Automation
NEEO Remote
HDAnywhere
Kris Gamble - @customised
#LiveInstall
1 hr 37 min
February 17, 2017 Episode 148 - ISE 2017 Wrap-Up Part 1
On this week's episode of HomeTech: Join us for a super-sized episode as we wrap-up ISE 2017! Jason was busy all week gathering sound bites on the show floor. This show features a handful of our favorite interviews from Amsterdam, plus some commentary from Jason and Seth. Once again, a big thanks to our sponsors, Krika, Zappiti, and the Z-Wave Alliance for making the trip possible! Fan of the podcast? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron!
1 hr 37 min
February 10, 2017Episode 147 - ISE 2017 Live!
Jason and Seth sit down for a quick chat about the Integrated Systems Europe show in Amsterdam. A very big thank you to our three sponsors that helped make this episode happen: Krika, Zappiti, & Z-Wave!
Show Notes
Krika - Commercial and Residential Remote Supervision
Zappiti - The Ultimate Media Center
Z-Wave - Wireless home automation standard
Jason's pics from the show
KNX
HDL
Basalte
Unifi In Wall WAP
Sony OLED
Salamander Furniture
Meyer Sound Home Theater
VIDEO - Screen Innovations
Stewart HALR
Savant Shades
NEEO Remote
47 min
February 10, 2017 Episode 147 - ISE 2017 Live!
47 min
February 03, 2017Episode 146 - The HDBaseT Apocalypse
On this week's episode of HomeTech: Jason announces his upcoming trip to ISE in Amsterdam (big thanks to our sponsors for making this possible - Krika and Zappiti!).
That plus... Rumors of an HDBaseT apocalypse prove far less dire than originally thought. CEDIA gets out of the trade show management business. A look behind the curtain at Crestron. What Apple's recent high-profile hire could mean for their smart home efforts. A few important updates in the ongoing IoT-cyber security. conversation. "Unlock the Box" is officially dead. Read this before you buy a curved TV. And much more...
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Show Notes
Integrated Systems Europe 2017
HDBaseT Snafu? Don’t Update Samsung TVs! - CEPro
CEDIA Sells Ownership of CEDIA Trade Show - CE Pro
King of Home Automation: Crestron Revenues Revealed - CE Pro
Here's what the hire of Dropcam’s founder means for Apple
How Securifi tested its IoT Security Solution
Netgear exploit found in 31 models lets hackers turn your router into a botnet
Prevent Cyber Threats with Dojo by BullGuard System
Norton Core
Congressional Committee Officially Asks FCC To Kill Set-Top Box Reform – Consumerist
Comcast’s Xfinity TV app begins beta test on Roku devices
Facebook is reportedly making an app for set-top TV boxes
A review of my new Samsung curved TV: I hate it so much - The Verge
HD Anywhere
1 hr

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