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April 29, 2021STT 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
April 22, 2021STT 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 30 min
April 15, 2021STT 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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1 hr 36 min
April 08, 2021STT 73: Alexa, Start My Lamborghini - Google I/O, TikTok Captions, A Fitbit for Bivalves
Google I/O, TikTok Captions, A Fitbit for Bivalves
Google's I/O conference is returning May 18-20 and will be entirely virtual
Microsoft Bringing Classic Xbox Games to Its Cloud Gaming Service
Apple Arcade adds 30+ titles including mesmerizing RPG from creator of Final Fantasy
Google Play Pass now offers over 800 Android apps, games
Oculus Quest 2 Has Already Outsold Every Other Oculus Headset Combined
Microsoft's Cortana meets an untimely end on iOS and Android
Google Assistant using federated learning to improve hotword
Amazon's Alexa lets you control a Lamborghini's air conditioning with just your voice
TikTok Makes Videos More Inclusive Of And Accessible To Deaf People With New Auto Captions Feature
The Mac needs Shortcuts
Apple's Find My network now offers new third-party finding experiences
LG Launching 2021 Sound Bar Lineup With AirPlay 2 Support
Zoom now works on Amazon's Echo Show 10 | Engadget
IKEA And Sonos Are Working On Another Set Of Speakers
The OnePlus Watch isn't exactly one size fits all
A Fitbit for Mussels, Not Muscles

Picks of the week
Matthew: NTAG213 NFC Stickers
Mikah: HomePaper

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
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1 hr 26 min
April 01, 2021STT 72: Google's New Nest Hub: Right for the Bedroom? - Nest sleep-sensing, Shortcuts fixed, new Siri voices
Nest sleep-sensing, Shortcuts fixed, new Siri voices
Google's New Nest Hub Is the Perfect Alarm Clock
Review: Nest Hub (2nd gen) sleep tracking ushers in a radically more pervasive Google Assistant
The Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 lets Alexa answer the door
Alexa routines can seem overwhelming, but these shortcuts make them a breeze
How to Use Alexa and Echo Voice-Control Speakers Better
Apple has confirmed the shortcuts have been restored
Apple-funded Stanford study concludes Apple Watch can be used to measure frailty
Apple adds two brand new Siri voices and will no longer default to a female or male voice in iOS
Lutron's HomeKit-enabled Caséta Wireless Outdoor Smart Plug now available
IKEA's HomeKit TRÅDFRI Shortcut Button is finally available online
Eve activating Thread radio in Aqua sprinkler controller for Apple HomeKit - 9to5Mac
Review: Eve's HomeKit-enabled Light Strip is bright, colorful, and Adaptive
Aqara brings Adaptive Lighting support with firmware update - 9to5Mac
Review: Aqara's Cube is a delightful way to control Aqara smart accessories
Leviton's new Decora Smart accessories offer hub-free HomeKit controls

Picks of the week
Matthew: Overcast Controller
Mikah: Eve Weather

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
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1 hr 35 min
March 25, 2021STT 71: Understanding Thread with Eve's Tim Böth - Thread & CHIP, Works With Alexa, Shortcuts outage
On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli:
Discover your Thread Network
HomeKit Over Thread With HomePod mini and Eve
Project Connected Home over IP
Introducing New Works with Alexa (WWA) Badge and Requirements
The new Connected Vehicle Skills API makes it faster and easier to create delightful connected vehicle voice experiences for your customers
Nuke your Alexa smart home to get rid of 'ghost' devices
Recently created Shortcuts links are currently broken
The HomePod Mini Has a Secret Sensor, but Apple's Smart Home Future Is Still Meh
Apple Adds FaceTime Framework to Apple TV/HomePod Amid Speaker With Screen Rumors
Automatic live captions come to Chrome on Mac for videos, podcasts, and more - 9to5Mac
Review: Aqara's Vibration Sensor has some good HomeKit vibes
Sonos Architectural Review: The surprises of pro-installation
4 easy smart home routines for beginners

Picks of the week
Matthew: Pause for Mac
Mikah: Nanoleaf Essentials A19 Bulb

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
Guest: Tim Böth
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1 hr 49 min
March 18, 2021STT 70: HomePod Anxiety - Nest Hub sleep tracking, HomePod discontinued, a Kindle for your smart home
Nest Hub sleep tracking, HomePod discontinued, a Kindle for your smart home
YouTube reaches 120 million people watching on TV screens per month
Google's Family Link updates reflect the pandemic's impact on how parents view screen time
Google unveils new Nest Hub that can track your sleep with radar
Contactless Sleep Sensing in Nest Hub
Apple discontinues the original HomePod, will focus on mini
Comment: The state of Apple TV and the end of HomePod warrants a Home strategy roundtable
Apple Maps Adds COVID-19 Vaccination Sites in the US
Microsoft's Xbox Wireless headset is a mic-drop moment
Disney World will turn your iPhone into a ticket to the park
Your next smart home device is a $30 used Kindle

Picks of the week
Matthew: SceneFlow
Mikah: Elgato Stream Deck

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
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1 hr 38 min
March 11, 2021STT 69: Alexa's Conversations Are Improving - HomeKit Humidifiers, Alexa Improvements, HomePod Radio
HomeKit Humidifiers, Alexa Improvements, HomePod Radio
Man who fell through the ice in Somersworth was rescued thanks to his Apple Watch
Apple celebrates International Women's Day with apps, podcasts, and more
Apple publishes first menstrual symptom data from women's health study
How to Enable 'Your Watch Is Fully Charged' Notifications in WatchOS 7 and iOS 14
Improve Your Seed Starting with HomeKit
Review: VOCOlinc's HomeKit humidifier offers cool mist and cool colors
The Circle View Doorbell is one of the first HomeKit-compatible video doorbells you can buy
How to make your smart TV a little dumb (and why you should)
Google Assistant gains open support for smart doorbells
Nexx opens your garage door with Google Assistant
Google adds quality guidelines for Assistant smart devices
OnePlus Band Google Fit integration goes live
Amazon makes Alexa Conversations generally available
Amazon's Halo fitness tracker is getting Alexa integration
Here's why it's important to audit your Amazon Alexa skills (and how to do it)
Amazon Music now offering in-app merch as competition with Apple Music builds

Picks of the week
Matthew: Soro for Sonos
Mikah: Belkin BOOST↑CHARGE PRO 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafe

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
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1 hr 29 min
March 04, 2021STT 68: A Fix for Drunken Roombas - Gatorade sweat patches, a Roomba update, Best Buy's new health service
On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli:
iRobot says it'll be a few weeks until it can clean up its latest Roomba software update mess
Gatorade's Wearable Patch Tells You How Much Gatorade to Drink
Amazon releases surprise Alexa app for Microsoft Xbox, with voice controls and video features
Voice assistants enable enterprise automation, CRM, and data intelligence
Sleep is dramatically impacted by smartphone use, study finds
Google releases three new Nest Hub and Hub Max clocks
Starling Home Hub 8.0 firmware adds Developer Connect API to take Nest products beyond HomeKit
Google TV will include a new 'Basic' mode to make your smart TV dumb
Losing YouTube on the old Apple TV underscores how far ahead competitors are
Apple will now help transfer photos and videos from iCloud to Google Photos
Apple Hearing Study Finds 1 in 5 Participants Experienced Hearing Loss
Apple Podcasts is training Siri to understand users who stutter
Best Buy using Apple Watch as basis for new 'Lively' health and safety service
Eve and Coulisse Join Forces to Launch First Thread-Enabled HomeKit Blinds
Sensibo Air now supports Apple HomeKit, Siri voice commands
HomeKit Enabled Fibaro Motion Sensor is Down To $40
HomeKit Support Rolling Out to IKEA's TRADFRI Motion Sensor and Shortcut Button
Meross Dual Smart Plug: Dual outlet HomeKit control

Picks of the week
Matthew: HoverBar Duo
Mikah: Kew Labs UTS-1 Wireless Charger

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
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1 hr 31 min
February 25, 2021STT 67: Apple TV on Chromecast? We *Can* Even - Humidifier updates, Alexa COVID test search, Android car games
Humidifier updates, Alexa COVID test search, Android car games
Humidifier follow-up
Apple launches a new AR app, 'For All Mankind: Time Capsule'
Amazon Alexa can now tell you the nearest spot to get a Covid-19 test — here's how to use it
Amazon will give you a $40 credit for trying its in-garage delivery service
Amazon Echo Show 10 review: A rotating screen is a pricey novelty
Waze's ex-CEO says the app could have 'grown faster' without Google
A new choice for parents of tweens and teens on YouTube
Android updates TalkBack screen reader with new voice commands, language options
Google Assistant lock screen commands add new cards
Android Auto update includes car games and a split-screen function
Spotify Free users can no longer cast audio to Google smart speakers, displays
Apple TV App Now Available on Google's Latest Chromecast Device

Picks of the week
Matthew: How To Get The "Siri" Voice Effect On TikTok
Mikah: Smart Sticky Note Printer

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
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1 hr 21 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.