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September 02, 2021STT 94: Now Alexa Can Shout - Alexa's adaptive volume, Philips Hue's Spotify sync, HOOBS 4
Alexa's adaptive volume, Philips Hue's Spotify sync, HOOBS 4
Amazon's new 'adaptive volume' will make Alexa speak louder when it's noisy

Amazon taps its SocialBot challenge to boost conversational AI

Amazon may soon stream live performances to Echo speakers

Philips Hue partners with Spotify to turn all your lights into a music visualizer

Philips Hue Wants to Put a Smart Light in Every Room in Your House

Home Depot releases its own smart home app

SimpliSafe finally adds an outdoor camera to its 'whole home' security

Assistant 'Quick phrases' will let you skip 'Hey Google'

Google Assistant adds support for Daylong Routines

New Nest Cam will get a web portal, manual clips eventually

Level & Rocky Mountain Hardware, VOCOlinc gone

Eve Thermo updated to support Thread

Spigen AirPods Pro AirTag case arrives with item finder

A cheap, reliable remote for Apple TV

Nanoleaf Essentials Lightstrip review: Bright, colorful, and Thread-enabled

HOOBS 4 levels up Homebridge with new features

Electrify America Announces New 'One Stop' Mobile Solution for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto

Samsung Can Remotely Disable Any of Its TVs Worldwide

You can watch loads of classic Pokemon shows for free on the Switch

Movies Anywhere is using AI to create lists of the movies you own
Picks of the week
Matthew: Weather on the Way: Road Trip

Mikah: Mack's Foam Earplugs

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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1 hr 21 min
September 02, 2021STT 94: Now Alexa Can Shout - Alexa's adaptive volume, Philips Hue's Spotify sync, HOOBS 4
Alexa's adaptive volume, Philips Hue's Spotify sync, HOOBS 4
Amazon's new 'adaptive volume' will make Alexa speak louder when it's noisy
Amazon taps its SocialBot challenge to boost conversational AI
Amazon may soon stream live performances to Echo speakers
Philips Hue partners with Spotify to turn all your lights into a music visualizer
Philips Hue Wants to Put a Smart Light in Every Room in Your House
Home Depot releases its own smart home app
SimpliSafe finally adds an outdoor camera to its 'whole home' security
Assistant 'Quick phrases' will let you skip 'Hey Google'
Google Assistant adds support for Daylong Routines
New Nest Cam will get a web portal, manual clips eventually
Level & Rocky Mountain Hardware, VOCOlinc gone
Eve Thermo updated to support Thread
Spigen AirPods Pro AirTag case arrives with item finder
A cheap, reliable remote for Apple TV
Nanoleaf Essentials Lightstrip review: Bright, colorful, and Thread-enabled
HOOBS 4 levels up Homebridge with new features
Electrify America Announces New 'One Stop' Mobile Solution for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
Samsung Can Remotely Disable Any of Its TVs Worldwide
You can watch loads of classic Pokemon shows for free on the Switch
Movies Anywhere is using AI to create lists of the movies you own

Picks of the week
Matthew: Weather on the Way: Road Trip
Mikah: Mack's Foam Earplugs

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today
Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit
Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/94
Sponsor:
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1 hr 21 min
August 26, 2021STT 93: A Tour of Jason Howell's Smart Home - AirTags screen protectors, Fitbit Luxe, Donda Stem player
AirTags screen protectors, Fitbit Luxe, Donda Stem player
This is what Apple's AirPods look like on the inside

The AudioStick is the easiest way to connect AirPods to your Switch

Netflix Now Offers Spatial Audio Support for iPhone and iPad

Someone's inexplicably gone and made AirTags 'screen protectors'

Leviton's second-generation Decora Dimmer review: Wi-Fi connected HomeKit switches

Why the app store model won't work for Alexa skill discovery

The New Oculus Quest feature can automatically sync VR photos and video clips to your phone

Google Nest Doorbell (2021) Review: Cheaper, but Not Better

Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) Review: Smart And Chunky

Google Shuts Down Android Auto Smartphone App

Google Health division dissolved as the company restructures

Fitbit adds ECG and stress-level scanning to its Charge fitness tracker

Fitbit Luxe review: Not as luxurious as the name suggests

Offline playback on Spotify's Wear OS app is rolling out now

YouTube Music Wear OS app finally released

A tour of Jason's smart home

The usefulness of Family Bell on Google Assistant

Kanye West's Donda Stem player

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic

Hosts: Matthew Cassinelli and Jason Howell

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1 hr 48 min
August 26, 2021STT 93: A Tour of Jason Howell's Smart Home - AirTags screen protectors, Fitbit Luxe, Donda Stem player
AirTags screen protectors, Fitbit Luxe, Donda Stem player
This is what Apple's AirPods look like on the inside
The AudioStick is the easiest way to connect AirPods to your Switch
Netflix Now Offers Spatial Audio Support for iPhone and iPad
Someone's inexplicably gone and made AirTags 'screen protectors'
Leviton's second-generation Decora Dimmer review: Wi-Fi connected HomeKit switches
Why the app store model won't work for Alexa skill discovery
The New Oculus Quest feature can automatically sync VR photos and video clips to your phone
Google Nest Doorbell (2021) Review: Cheaper, but Not Better
Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) Review: Smart And Chunky
Google Shuts Down Android Auto Smartphone App
Google Health division dissolved as the company restructures
Fitbit adds ECG and stress-level scanning to its Charge fitness tracker
Fitbit Luxe review: Not as luxurious as the name suggests
Offline playback on Spotify's Wear OS app is rolling out now
YouTube Music Wear OS app finally released
A tour of Jason's smart home
The usefulness of Family Bell on Google Assistant
Kanye West's Donda Stem player
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic

Hosts: Matthew Cassinelli and Jason Howell
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today
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Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/93
Sponsor:
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1 hr 48 min
August 19, 2021STT 92: Matter Delayed: It's Not a Bad Thing - Galaxy Watch 4, Alexa's downfall, Matter's 2022 delay
Galaxy Watch 4, Alexa's downfall, Matter's 2022 delay
New Smart Home Standard Matter Is Delayed Until 2022

Building A Standard That Really "Matters" - Connectivity Standards Alliance

Galaxy Watch 4: Samsung's alone in making WearOS 3 smartwatches for now

Google Nest Hub might have its very own app launcher

Amazon, Alexa, and the Downfall of a Popular Name

Audio-Technica's updated M50x wireless headphones have multi-device support

Hands-on with Facebook's new VR for work app Horizon Workrooms

SmartThings embraces the edge and DIYers

Eve Aqua automates outdoor watering with HomeKit integration

Can I use Siri to control non-HomeKit devices?

Can I use Alexa to control HomeKit devices?

Meross MSG100HK Smart Garage Door Opener Review: Cheap HomeKit smarts for your garage door

How Long Does It Take To Charge An Apple Watch Battery?

Apple Fitness+ expanded with new 'Time to Walk' workout

Elago adds 3 multi-device chargers to MagSafe lineup

Apple's been playing it too MagSafe

McClockface' app offers the best clock widgets for your iPhone and iPad
Picks of the week
Matthew: Vestaboard

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/92
1 hr 19 min
August 19, 2021STT 92: Matter Delayed: It's Not a Bad Thing - Galaxy Watch 4, Alexa's downfall, Matter's 2022 delay
Galaxy Watch 4, Alexa's downfall, Matter's 2022 delay
New Smart Home Standard Matter Is Delayed Until 2022
Building A Standard That Really "Matters" - Connectivity Standards Alliance
Galaxy Watch 4: Samsung's alone in making WearOS 3 smartwatches for now
Google Nest Hub might have its very own app launcher
Amazon, Alexa, and the Downfall of a Popular Name
Audio-Technica's updated M50x wireless headphones have multi-device support
Hands-on with Facebook's new VR for work app Horizon Workrooms
SmartThings embraces the edge and DIYers
Eve Aqua automates outdoor watering with HomeKit integration
Can I use Siri to control non-HomeKit devices?
Can I use Alexa to control HomeKit devices?
Meross MSG100HK Smart Garage Door Opener Review: Cheap HomeKit smarts for your garage door
How Long Does It Take To Charge An Apple Watch Battery?
Apple Fitness+ expanded with new 'Time to Walk' workout
Elago adds 3 multi-device chargers to MagSafe lineup
Apple's been playing it too MagSafe
McClockface' app offers the best clock widgets for your iPhone and iPad

Picks of the week
Matthew: Vestaboard
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today
Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit
Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/92
1 hr 19 min
August 12, 2021STT 91: Your Smart Home Questions Answered - Automated lightsabers, A-L-E-X-A, soil sensors, SmartThings
Automated lightsabers, A-L-E-X-A, soil sensors, SmartThings
Oculus storage is going to double for the same price

Google Assistant Family Bell coming to phones, get checklist

Google adding Air Quality (AQI) info to Nest Hub in the US

Google Tasks redesign adds tabs for quick list switching

Google Maps will help you avoid crowded mass transit in way more cities

HomePod market share in the US still lags in comparison to Amazon and Google

HomeKit isn't quite ready to replace traditional security systems, but it's getting closer

Spotify's iOS app won't get AirPlay 2 support anytime soon

Lightwave Smart Series Light Switch review: The best HomeKit solution for UK users isn't perfect

Meross launches slimmer Smart LED Desk Lamp with touch and HomeKit controls

Apple MagSafe Battery Pack Review

Vacationing with an Apple Watch wrist camera: Memory insurance

Matthew's sunscreen Shortcut
Picks of the week
Matthew: 8Bitdo Media Remote for Xbox

Mikah: Nomad Goods: AirTag Accessories

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/91
1 hr 26 min
August 12, 2021STT 91: Your Smart Home Questions Answered - Automated lightsabers, A-L-E-X-A, soil sensors, SmartThings
Automated lightsabers, A-L-E-X-A, soil sensors, SmartThings
Oculus storage is going to double for the same price
Google Assistant Family Bell coming to phones, get checklist
Google adding Air Quality (AQI) info to Nest Hub in the US
Google Tasks redesign adds tabs for quick list switching
Google Maps will help you avoid crowded mass transit in way more cities
HomePod market share in the US still lags in comparison to Amazon and Google
HomeKit isn't quite ready to replace traditional security systems, but it's getting closer
Spotify's iOS app won't get AirPlay 2 support anytime soon
Lightwave Smart Series Light Switch review: The best HomeKit solution for UK users isn't perfect
Meross launches slimmer Smart LED Desk Lamp with touch and HomeKit controls
Apple MagSafe Battery Pack Review
Vacationing with an Apple Watch wrist camera: Memory insurance
Matthew's sunscreen Shortcut

Picks of the week
Matthew: 8Bitdo Media Remote for Xbox
Mikah: Nomad Goods: AirTag Accessories

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today
Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit
Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/91
1 hr 26 min
August 05, 2021STT 90: A Tour of Rosemary Orchard's Smart Home - Aqara sensors, SwitchBot Curtain, Nanoleaf, Meross, and more
Aqara sensors, SwitchBot Curtain, Nanoleaf, Meross, and more
Drunk-driving provision could fuel demand for driver monitoring technology

Argo AI can now offer public rides in its autonomous vehicles in California

Yelp adds tools that let businesses share their COVID policies related to vaccines

Amazon's Halo band can share your heart rate with other apps and workout equipment

Peloton is updating its treadmills to again be useful without a subscription

Google leaks unannounced Nest security cameras on its own online store

Colleges across the US and Canada are adopting virtual student IDs

New version of AirPods Pro beta firmware features Conversation Boost

Meross MSG100HK Smart Garage Door Opener Review: Cheap HomeKit smarts for your garage door

IKEA confirms HomeKit support for its new smart air purifiers
Rosemary Orchard's Smart Home
Aqara

Signals App

Meross Light Strips

Yale Smart Locks

Hiome

Nanoleaf

SwitchBot Curtain
Picks of the week
Rosemary: Anker Nano II 65 Charger, PowerLine III Flow USB-C to USB-C 100W Cable

Mikah: Anker Car Mount Charger

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/90
Sponsor:
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1 hr 30 min
August 05, 2021STT 90: A Tour of Rosemary Orchard's Smart Home - Aqara sensors, SwitchBot Curtain, Nanoleaf, Meross, and more
Aqara sensors, SwitchBot Curtain, Nanoleaf, Meross, and more
Drunk-driving provision could fuel demand for driver monitoring technology
Argo AI can now offer public rides in its autonomous vehicles in California
Yelp adds tools that let businesses share their COVID policies related to vaccines
Amazon's Halo band can share your heart rate with other apps and workout equipment
Peloton is updating its treadmills to again be useful without a subscription
Google leaks unannounced Nest security cameras on its own online store
Colleges across the US and Canada are adopting virtual student IDs
New version of AirPods Pro beta firmware features Conversation Boost
Meross MSG100HK Smart Garage Door Opener Review: Cheap HomeKit smarts for your garage door
IKEA confirms HomeKit support for its new smart air purifiers

Rosemary Orchard's Smart Home
Aqara
Signals App
Meross Light Strips
Yale Smart Locks
Hiome
Nanoleaf
SwitchBot Curtain

Picks of the week
Rosemary: Anker Nano II 65 Charger, PowerLine III Flow USB-C to USB-C 100W Cable
Mikah: Anker Car Mount Charger

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today
Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit
Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/90
Sponsor:
udacity.com/TWiT offer code TWIT75
1 hr 30 min

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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.