Episode 382 - Trimming Fat in Ohio

This week on HomeTech: It might be April Fools but that doesn’t stop Dyson from releasing a strange set of headphones, is Sonos working on a theater system and remote, Wyze leaves security holes open for years, iHome shuts off android support, two listener emails about storage and networking, a pick of the week, and so much more...

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Show Notes

• Dyson Reveals New Headphones Featuring a Built-In Air Purifier | iPhone in Canada Blog
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Sonos is working on Home Theater OS and may develop TV apps
  • Wyze Cam flaw lets hackers remotely access your saved videos
  • iHome Shutting down Cloud Servers for Android Users
  • When it rains, it pours: GE Lighting launches a raft of cost-saving moves
• Pick of the Week
  • r/Ubiquiti - WhiteClaw 6 Mesh!?! Apparently my Fiancé thinks so.

Episode 381 - Where All the Chips Went

On this week's show, Gavin made an amazing video tiler, SwitchBot launches an outlet switch, iRobot updates make your vacuum smarter, Matter is delayed, eero brings 6E to the market at a decent price, and a retro pick of the week.

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Show Notes

• Updates
  • Hubitat 2.3.1 Update
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Epic Video: SwitchBot Plug Mini｜A plug that beats the rest｜SwitchBot
  • iRobot brings Siri support to its robot vacuums, updates Roomba j7 with new features
  • Matter has been delayed, again
  • Why the Matter standard is taking so long - Stacey on IoT | Internet of Things news and analysis
  • Now Available: eero Pro 6E and eero 6+, Our Fastest Mesh Wifi Series Yet
• Pick of the Week
  • Unity Systems Home Manager
  • Unity Systems Home Manager Support

Episode 380 - Flushbot

On this week’s HomeTech: The crew catches up on some overdue homework, Z-wave lets you open your garage door from 1/4 mile away, IKEA expanding their smart shade offering, Snap One launches new products for dealers, TP-LINK routers are watching you (even if you tell them not to) and a pick of the week!

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Show Notes

• Unraid - Unleash Your Hardware
• Homework: Inside Sonos’ decision to sue Google — and how it won
• Followup: SDN NON-PLENUM 5-WIRE CABLE
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Z-Wave Long Range finally goes live with first certified device
  • IKEA expanding lineup of HomeKit smart shades with two new options
  • Snap One Unveils a Slew of New Products at Virtual Partner Summit - Residential Systems
  • TP-Link routers caught transmitting traffic to a third-party company
• Pick of the Week
  • r/homeautomation - Toto toilet + Switchbot flush + button + voice control

Episode 379 - Keep Your Nodes Clean

On this week's HomeTech: Aqara launches the ultimate door lock, AVA launches with two new products for dealers, Gavin reviews the new Zwave firmware while TJ takes a look at Turing.ai cameras, a project review, and an epic pick of the week! Note: Watching "The Afterparty" is now required for listening to this podcast (not really but it’s a great show).

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Show Notes

• The Afterparty | Apple TV+
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Aqara Smart Door Lock A100 Zigbee opens up with Apple's home keys
  • NEEO Founder, Control4 Exec Launch AVA Connected Home
  • Turing AI - Reimagine Safety, Security, and Operations with AI
• Pick of the Week
  • ST. LOUIS TV MOUNTING 📺 on Instagram: “HAPPY FRIDAY!! & s/o to the video that put me in a position to make 6 figures and QUIT my 9-5 😆 , thanks for all the support from EVERYONE…”

Episode 378 - When the Matter Hits the Fan

On this week's HomeTech: Samsung teams up with Ruckus, Eufy launches a new combo device, bugs and pests beware of the smart home, Sonos add a lower cost Roam, streaming updates, an egg-filled pic of the week, and more!

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Show Notes

• Ready for Our Closeup - Resi Systems Review of 'The Afterparty'
• The Afterparty | Apple TV+
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Samsung SmartThings Teams with CommScope RUCKUS to Bring Next Generation Networking to Property Developers and Tenants - Samsung US Newsroom
  • Double duty: Eufy’s newest smart lock is also a doorbell camera
  • You can control this smart mosquito repellent with Google Assistant or Alexa
  • Back off rodents. I bought a connected mousetrap! - Stacey on IoT | Internet of Things news and analysis
  • Wyze Doubling Prices for Home Monitoring
  • ZWave Support and Home Assistant
  • Sonos’ Roam SL drops the mics and brings its price down to $159
  • Amazon and Apple said to be top candidates for NFL Sunday Ticket streaming rights
  • Disney+ Retools Parental Controls With Addition of Netflix Marvel Programs
• Pic of the Week
  • Printer Eggs