In this week's episode, Gary returns and we dive into a packed show full of new gadgets, smart home upgrades, studio improvements, and a couple of live unboxings.

We look at new audio routing setups, presence sensors, smart switches, studio headphones, and practical ways to build a more intelligent smart home – not just an automated one.

If you enjoy smart home tech, synth studio setups, and practical DIY upgrades, this episode is for you.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Intro 00:30 – Gary's back! Catch-up and last week's guest 01:09 – Talking Korg product demos & behind-the-scenes 01:54 – Ian's new audio gadget preview 02:57 – Gary's new smart home tech arrivals 03:54 – NS Panel Pro update & custom dashboard setup 04:39 – Intelligent home vs smart home 05:52 – Adaptive LED lighting and presence-based zones 07:26 – Simulating classic fluorescent flicker in LEDs 08:22 – Advanced lighting effects and music-reactive modes 08:49 – Live unboxing: Candio Zigbee Mood Switch 10:00 – How the switch works, engraving, and custom panels 11:08 – Compatibility: Zigbee, SmartThings, Tuya, Home Assistant 12:06 – Unboxing: Matter-over-Thread presence sensor 13:38 – First impressions and setup 16:47 – Battery, mounting, and power options 18:20 – Trying to pair with Home Assistant 21:14 – First attempts using Matter pairing 22:06 – Ian's new 10-channel stereo submixer 23:42 – Studio routing: expanding limited mixer inputs 24:54 – Splitting the studio into two audio zones 26:51 – Labeling ideas with e-ink displays 27:18 – Why submixers help with big synth setups 28:05 – New studio headphones (OneOdio) 29:34 – Open-back vs closed-back – when to use each 30:52 – High-impedance monitoring in the studio 31:43 – Full studio wiring update 32:16 – Underfloor heating automation with AI 33:46 – Temperature sensing, flooring limits & intelligent control 35:43 – AI-driven heating schedules 38:09 – More on the Candio smart switch 39:00 – Christmas gifts for tech enthusiasts (the struggle!) 40:01 – USB-C sockets & power delivery choices 42:32 – Wrapping up and looking ahead to future guests 44:00 – AI trends, bubbles, and tech consolidation 44:41 – Where to find Gary online 45:12 – Outro and upcoming episodes