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  • STT 76: Explaining Thread Enthusiasm - Google Assistant updates, LTE trackers, and why Thread's exciting

    Google Assistant updates, LTE trackers, and why Thread's exciting

    • Google Fixes Two Annoying Quirks in Its Voice Assistant
  • Nest Hub may soon be the center of your hotel room
  • Sonos Roam is a nearly perfect portable Assistant
  • Garmin's 2 new smartwatches want to make the casual athlete more advanced
  • The Jiobit GPS Tracker Changed My Tune on Toddler Surveillance
  • T-Mobile launches LTE-based SyncUp Tracker
  • Lutron Caseta Outdoor Smart Plug Review: Flexibility in the garden
  • Eve launches updated Eve Energy HomeKit smart plug with Thread
  • Discover your Thread Network
  • Apple iOS 14.5 update includes diverse Siri voices, map upgrades, and a way to unlock your phone with Apple Watch
  • How to change Siri's voice in iOS 14.5
  • Set Spotify as Siri's Preferred Audio Player in iOS 14.5 for Music, Podcasts & Audiobooks
  • Accidents in Apple Maps: How to report incidents and more
  • iOS 14.5: How to Use AirPlay 2 With Apple Fitness+

    • Dan asks about Mikah's excitement regarding Wemo's new Thread-ready HomeKit scene controller.
  • Bob shares an excellent tip for setting up HomeKit automation with the Home app and the Eve app.


    • Picks of the week

    • Matthew: How to control HomeKit with the Elgato Stream Deck
  • Mikah: Aqara Wireless Mini Switch & Aqara Smart Hub

    • Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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      • 1 hr 57 min
    • STT 75: Project CHIP Nears - Connected Home over IP, AirTag(s), upcycling old Galaxy phones

      Connected Home over IP, AirTag(s), upcycling old Galaxy phones

      • Setting Up a Smart Home May Soon Be Less Annoying
    • Amazon, Apple, and Google's smart home partnership is close
    • Project CHIP embraces a timeline and the blockchain
    • AirTags Are the Perfectly Boring, Functional Future of AR
    • New Apple TV 4K Supports WiFi 6, Thread, and HDMI 2.1
    • Everything Google TV does that Apple says 'smart TVs don't'
    • How to pick the right smart display for you
    • Google Assistant Snapshot cards can be pinned to 'Favorites'
    • Google revamps Wear OS Play Store page
    • More renders leak as the Google Pixel Watch is reportedly launching in October
    • Google Meet finally zooms in and lets you add video backgrounds
    • Netatmo HomeKit Secure Video support for Outdoor Cameras
    • Eve Releases First Thread-Enabled Smart Light Switch
    • Belkin's new Wemo remote puts HomeKit at your fingertips


      • Setting up Homebridge on a Synology NAS:

      • How to setup Homebridge & Docker on a Synology NAS
    • Set up Homebridge on Synology NAS without Docker


      • Picks of the week

      • Matthew: Samsung's New Upcycling Program Allows You To Turn an Old Galaxy Phone Into a New IoT Device
    • Mikah: Twelve South HoverBar Duo

      • Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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        • 1 hr 29 min
      • STT 74: Honey, Grab the Car Thing! - Apple Watch COVID Predictions, Spotify's "Car Thing", Alexa on Xbox

        On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli:

        • Google Maps finally gets an iOS update complete with App Privacy labels
      • Google Home is now smart enough to only take video calls if you're actually home
      • New Google Maps feature shows route with lowest carbon footprint
      • Android's latest feature reminds you to avoid distracted walking
      • Apple Pay With Express Transit Mode Now Available for San Francisco Bay Area's Clipper Card
      • Spotify launches its in-car entertainment system 'Car Thing' in U.S.
      • Apple begins studying whether the Watch can predict COVID-19
      • Google adds UV Index to Wear OS Weather app and as complication
      • Apple Fitness+ introduces new workouts, trainers, and Time to Walk guest
      • Smartmi's new P1 Air Purifier is slick, affordable, and works with HomeKit
      • How to Download Xbox Game Pass Games With Alexa
      • Apple gets its own button on Roku's latest remotes
      • Roku's OS 10 brings AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support to its HD streaming devices
      • Game Subscriptions Open Doors for Players With Disabilities
      • Google Assistant Just Got a Useful Update With Four Helpful Features
      • Google Home Essentials: Wyze Cam Outdoor a year later
      • meross launches updated HomeKit outdoor smart plug and dimmer switch kit
      • Microsoft's New Office Gear Includes Surface Headphones 2+
      • Quinn Nelson's Approach to Home Automation


        • Picks of the week

        • Matthew: Ian's Awesome Counter
      • Mikah: SeeVS for Mac

        • Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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        Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/74

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          • 1 hr 36 min

        About Smart Tech Today (Audio)

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        Smart Tech Today explains the exciting, dynamic, and sometimes-confusing subject that is the Internet of Things. Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli guide you through smart switches, lights, thermostats, speakers, and other connected tech. Every week, learn how to make the most of your smart tech.