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On this week's episode of HomeTech: After taking a week off to let Jason enjoy some time with his newborn son we are back in action to tackle a busy week in home technology news.

Conversations include: Is Sonos finally going to release an API? The great 'technologist debate' continues. Providing solutions versus providing products. A conversation about HDBaseT, 4K and the future of video distribution in general. EchoStar drops Sage like a hot potato. The search for more competition in the handheld remote market. And thoughts on Logitech's new Pop buttons.

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Show Notes

• Sonos sends out invites to a mystery event on August 30 | TNW
• #LiveInstall Twitter Poll
• Don't Call me a Technologist | Residential Systems
• Video: A Conversation with CEDIA 2016 Keynote Speaker Shelly Palmer
• Valens Responds: What’s the Road Map for 4K @60 MHz HDBaseT with 4:4:4? | CEPro
• Echostar Drops Sage Home Security and Automation Product Line | Multichannel
• The Best Universal Remote You Can Buy | The Verge
• NEEO Test Stations | NEEO
• Logictech Pop | TheVerge

On this week's episode of HomeTech: After taking a week off to let Jason enjoy some time with his newborn son we are back in action to tackle a busy week in home technology news. Conversations include: Is Sonos finally going to release an API? The great 'technologist debate' continues. Providing solutions versus providing products. A conversation about HDBaseT, 4K and the future of video distribution in general. EchoStar drops Sage like a hot potato. The search for more competition in the handheld remote market. And thoughts on Logitech's new Pop buttons. Fan of the podcast? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron!

On this week's episode of HomeTech: After taking a week off to let Jason enjoy some time with his newborn son we are back in action to tackle a busy week in home technology news. Conversations include: Is Sonos finally going to release an API? The great 'technologist debate' continues. Providing solutions versus providing products. A conversation about HDBaseT, 4K and the future of video distribution in general. EchoStar drops Sage like a hot potato. The search for more competition in the handheld remote market. And thoughts on Logitech's new Pop buttons. Fan of the podcast? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron!

This week Jason and Seth sit down to cover the weeks news and follow up on a number of stories that have some updates. We're still not sure what to think about the new name for "integrators" even though we show up as the first result in Google. What do you think? Is "Home Technologist" any better than "Custom Integrator?"

Show Notes

• The best connected home might be one built for you | Engadget
• CEDIA is Wise to Embrace the DIY Convergence | Residential Systems
• CEDIA Dropping The Term ‘Integrator' | Residential Systems
• Like Ahnold, Amazon's Echo Dot will be back | CNet
• Majority Whip to Wheeler: 'Abandon' Unlock the Box | FierceCable

This week Jason and Seth sit down to cover the weeks news and follow up on a number of stories that have some updates. We're still not sure what to think about the new name for "integrators" even though we show up as the first result in Google. What do you think? Is "Home Technologist" any better than "Custom Integrator?"

This week Jason and Seth sit down to cover the weeks news and follow up on a number of stories that have some updates. We're still not sure what to think about the new name for "integrators" even though we show up as the first result in Google. What do you think? Is "Home Technologist" any better than "Custom Integrator?"

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Steve Hosterman of Greenlight Control joins us to discuss the company's unique twist on remote systems monitoring and management. If you're a home tech pro evaluating different options to implement RMR in your business, Greenlight should absolutely be on your shortlist of tools to consider.

That plus... A recent (and over reported) Nest thermostat glitch. The end of American owned flat panel companies has arrived. Savant swears allegiance to the home tech pro. Some interesting, if not surprising, picks for CEDIA 2016's Best New Finalist award. And Crestron hasn't completely given up on the residential channel (yet anyways).

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Show Notes

• Nest error is breaking remote control on some thermostats and smoke detectors | The Verge
• Vizio acquired by Chinese tech company LeEco for $2 billion | The Verge
• CEO: Despite New Remote, Savant is not About the DIY Mass-Market | CE Pro
• CEDIA Announces Best New Product Finalists | CEDIA
• John Clancy’s Mission to Stir the ‘Sleeping Giant’ that is Crestron Home Automation | CE Pro
• Remember when Crestron Said They Were Pulling Out of CEDIA? | Strata-Gee
• Interview: Steve Hosterman - Greenlight

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Steve Hosterman of Greenlight Control joins us to discuss the company's unique twist on remote systems monitoring and management. If you're a home tech pro evaluating different options to implement RMR in your business, Greenlight should absolutely be on your shortlist of tools to consider. That plus... A recent (and over reported) Nest thermostat glitch. The end of American owned flat panel companies has arrived. Savant swears allegiance to the home tech pro. Some interesting, if not surprising, picks for CEDIA 2016's Best New Finalist award. And Crestron hasn't completely given up on the residential channel (yet anyways). Fan of the podcast? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron!

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Steve Hosterman of Greenlight Control joins us to discuss the company's unique twist on remote systems monitoring and management. If you're a home tech pro evaluating different options to implement RMR in your business, Greenlight should absolutely be on your shortlist of tools to consider. That plus... A recent (and over reported) Nest thermostat glitch. The end of American owned flat panel companies has arrived. Savant swears allegiance to the home tech pro. Some interesting, if not surprising, picks for CEDIA 2016's Best New Finalist award. And Crestron hasn't completely given up on the residential channel (yet anyways). Fan of the podcast? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron!

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined once again by good friend of the show, and the mastermind behind #LiveInstall, Kris Gamble. Kris recently attended Essential Install Live and joins us to discuss some of the his takeaways from the trade show floor.

That plus... an intriguing pick for CEDIA 2016's Friday morning keynote. Dish Network hops on the voice control bandwagon. Nest Cam Outdoor misses the mark. And Denon sharpens their focus on the Heos line's battle for market share.

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Show Notes

• Amazon Director of Alexa to give Keynote at CEDIA
• Dish Launches Voice Remote | Residentials Systems
• 3 Outdoor Cams Better Than Nest | Dave Zatz
• Heos Shifts Gears to Endear itself to Integrators: Now Unapologetically Denon | CEPRO
• Essential Install Live!