Gary's back! In this week's episode, we catch up on smart home gadgets, MIDI gear, automation tools, and even dive into the world of AI and home assistants. Ian shows off the U6 MIDI Pro, Gary reviews Sonoff's latest smart home gear, and the pair talk about AI voices, Wi-Fi presence detection, and much more.

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction & Gary's return
00:50 – Catching up on Ollie Freke's vintage drum machine chat
01:40 – Ian's new gadget: the U6 MIDI Pro router and filter
03:20 – Hands-on demo: routing, mapping, and filtering MIDI
06:00 – Real-time synth control setup with TX7 and Cubase
07:43 – Gary's latest smart home projects
08:20 – Sonoff ZB Mini Extreme switch overview
09:50 – Sonoff Wi-Fi wall switches and setup tips
11:00 – Zigbee presence sensor and performance review
13:35 – NS Panel Pro control display and Home Assistant integration
17:10 – Using NS Panel as a family control hub and intercom
19:15 – Smart thermostats and underfloor heating setup
22:18 – AI-controlled heating and predictive automation
22:58 – Wi-Fi-based motion detection with Project Tommy
24:36 – Philips Hue motion area detection and Bridge Pro
25:51 – Ian's latest synth sound packs and tutorials
26:49 – Monthly newsletter and how AI helps write it
28:13 – AI-generated thumbnails and artwork
29:44 – Channel 4's AI presenter and deepfake voices
30:14 – Voice cloning experiments and AI narration
31:06 – Scams, cloned voices, and digital safety
32:27 – Where to find Gary's and Ian's channels
33:22 – Wrap-up and next week's special guest