Inspired by a listener's question, Adam and Richard go back to basics in this episode and explain some fundamental concepts about smart home technology. Including: What is a smart home? What's a platform? What's a standard? What's the difference between a "warm" light and a "soft" one? And how does a smart device know how to do anything?

Previously...
- Insteon Goes Dark & Cloud vs. Local https://www.smarthome.fm/episodes/208-insteon
- Hubs and Bridges https://www.smarthome.fm/episodes/180

Episode 211 - Smart Home Fundamentals

Join hosts Adam Justice and Richard Gunther as they explore the smart home universe. The Smart Home Show features interviews with smart home leaders, analysis of the latest smart home news and the occasional Q and A and product review. All smart home, all the time.

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Adam has been testing the Kaleidescape home theater movie platform, and on our last episode, he interviewed the company's director of technical marketing, Andre Floyd. Today, Richard interviews Adam about what he's learned from using the so-called "ultimate movie platform," who should definitely use it, and who might want to think twice before investing in it.  They discuss ease of setup, movie selection, converting DVDs to digital titles, parental controls, pricing, and more. Kaleidescape provided Adam the hardware to try it out, but at the end of the interview, he explains whether or not he would pay full MSRP to have this in his home theater. Have questions or feedback for us? Send it to feedback@smarthome.fm. Produced by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm

Episode 227 - Is Kaleidescape Really the "Ultimate Movie Platform?"

Adam sits down with Andre Floyd, director of technical marketing at the "ultimate movie platform" Kaleidescape, to talk about his experience testing their hardware in his home theater, and what makes Kaleidescape different from other digital media solutions. It's an in-depth conversation about movies, smart home integrations, and how to get the most out of your at-home movie collection. On the next episode, Adam will share a full review of the product with Richard.  Have questions or feedback for us? Send it to feedback@smarthome.fm. Produced by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm

Episode 226 - Interview with Kaleidescape’s Andre Floyd

Richard Gunther from the Smart Home Show is joined by TJ Huddleston, Seth Johnson, and Gavin Campbell from The HomeTech Podcast for Technology.FM's annual fireside chat! They reflect on 2023's developments in the smart home space — both the good and the bad — and share what they're looking forward to in 2024. Have questions or feedback for us? Send it to feedback@smarthome.fm. Produced by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm

Episode 225 - Technology.FM Fireside Chat 2023

Adam and Richard run down the smart home deals that caught their attention ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2023. That includes discounts on home entertainment products like Sonos, security solutions for the home and office, and one of Adam's favorite things, the Eight Sleep Pod Cover (use his referral link for $300 off). They also share some important tips for getting the best deal, and not getting scammed. Plus: Is it Thanksgiving dinner, or Thanksgiving supper, and what's the difference anyway? Have questions or feedback for us? Send it to feedback@smarthome.fm. Produced by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm

Episode 224 - Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals on Smart Home Products

While Adam has been working on his home theater, what smart home projects has Richard been up to? Today on the Smart Home Show, he talks about all of them, including security lighting, smart dimmer sensors, smart blinds, an awful touchless faucet, an expanded Sonos collection, outdoor light bars, and mesh routers.  Adam and Richard also talk about Richard's frustration with Matter, the disappointing trajectory of Nest thermostats, an “ecologically irresponsible” smart oven, their favorite movies, and a follow-up to the Amazon fall event episode with Jennifer Pattison Tuohy. Have questions or feedback for us? Send it to feedback@smarthome.fm. Produced by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm

Episode 211 - Smart Home Fundamentals

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