Episode 387 - Hey Brand Name

This week on HomeTech: Sonos has three big announcements and two of them aren't just new colors, Google IO happens and now you're being watched, and Matter starts to matter even less if that is possible. All those stories and a massive, 22-outlet pick of the week...

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Show Notes

• SharpTools - Visualize & Automate Your Smart Home
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Sonos Announces New Sonos Ray Home Theatre Speaker and Colour Options for Sonos Roam
  • Sonos Voice Control | Incredible sound. At your request.
  • SonoSequencr App
  • Here’s everything you need to know from the Google I/O 2022 keynote today – TechCrunch
  • Google explains why it’s all in on Matter, the first true smart home standard - The Verge
  • Why Samsung SmartThings Matters
• Pick of the Week
  • Power Strip Surge Protector, SUPERDANNY 22 AC Multiple Outlets, 2100 Joules, 1875W/15A, 6.5Ft Flat Plug Heavy Duty Extension Cord for Home, Office, Dorm, Gaming Room

Episode 386 - The New LG 55-inch TV

This week on HomeTech: New kit from both Wyze and Aqara "wow" the DIY market, Leviton launches retrofit-friendly lighting control, Amazon adds new features to both FireTV and Alex but is also spying on you, Gavin wants a New LG 55-inch TV, and a slick pick of the week.

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • Wyze Cam v3 Garage Door Controller
  • Wyze Room Sensor
  • r/homeautomation - Why The Aquara P1 Occupancy Sensor Is A GAME CHANGER For Your Smart Home
  • Aqara Motion Sensor P1, REQUIRES AQARA HUB, 5-Year Battery Life, Configurable Detection Timeout, for Alert System and Automations, Compatible with HomeKit, Alexa, IFTTT
  • Leviton launches HomeKit-enabled Decora Smart No-Neutral Switch, Dimmer, and Bridge aimed at older homes
  • Amazon's Fire TV Cube can now connect directly with select hearing aids
  • Amazon’s Alexa can now announce when someone or something is on your porch
  • LG TV Sizes Requested (thank you LG 😘, we are waiting)
    • Gavin: 55- or 65-inch OLED TV
    • Seth: 77-inch OLED TV
    • TJ: at least 75-inch OLED TV
• Pick of the Week
  • Eséguo voice assistant | Wall mounted devices | Ekinex

Episode 385 - Sonos Furry

This week on HomeTech: Inovelli pre-order time, Control4 Cancels AVA, Netflix gets Canceled, Sonos has a new soundbar on the way, ecobee may have a new thermostat, and of course the pick of the week.

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Show Notes

• Pre-Order Open: Blue Series Smart 2-1 Switch
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Control4 Blocks AVA
  • Netflix Loses 200K Subscribers In The First 3 Months Of 2022 And Expects To Shed 2 Million More This Quarter
  • Exclusive: this is the new budget soundbar from Sonos
  • Ecobee Planning New Smart Thermostat With Built-In Air Quality Sensor
• Pick of the Week
  • Canairi - a playful design solution to a healthy indoor climate

Episode 384 - Insteoff

This week on HomeTech: The gang takes a visit back to the HomeTech Grave Yard to bury Insteon since the company abruptly shut its doors down over the weekend. Garadget announces a new product (in 2022!) for Control4, Canada gets blazing fast internet speeds, LiFX looks like it could be next, Youtube gets to stream some sportsball games, and this week's pick of the week.

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Show Notes

• Which AV Suppliers ‘Blew Chunks’ During Supply Chain Crisis?
• IPVM
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Garadget for Control4 – Garadget
  • Bell Launches 3gbps in Canada
  • Rogers to release internet with 8Gbps symmetrical speeds this summer
  • YouTube will exclusively stream 15 MLB games this season
  • LIFX Looks Shaky as Parent Company Goes Into Receivership
  • Insteon's Statement
  • Smart Home Company Insteon Shut Down—and Left Customers in the Dark
  • Insteon’s troubles are a smart home tale as old as time
  • Inside A $75,000,000 Aspen Ski Mansion | On The Market | Architectural Digest
• Pick of the Week
  • Here’s what happens when cops pull over a driverless Cruise vehicle

Episode 383 - LIVE from a Remote!

This week on HomeTech: A massive Home Assistant update, Eufy's new "all wireless" 4G camera, Plex going after input zero, a quick review of the new AVA Remote from TJ including the WORLD'S FIRST podcast from a remote, and of course, a pick of the week.

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Show Notes

• April Fools
  • April fools 2022: IQ Teleport
  • Josh.ai on Instagram: “We are so excited to announce Josh Sentinel, the biggest vision for the smarthome yet. Users can let go of control and let AI truly take…”
• Home Assistant Update 2022.4: Groups! Groups! Groups!
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Eufy’s new 4G Starlight Camera goes where Wi-Fi doesn’t
  • Wyze Cam Outdoor v2 Adds Color Night Vision
  • Discover Source (Beta) - PLEX
  • Vizio TVs are now showing banner ads over live TV
• AVA Remote Review
  • REMOTE | AVA.com
  • AVA Streaming Audio System and AVA Remote Review - Residential Systems
  • YouTube: Connect You
• Pick of the Week
  • Crestron Virtual Control Server Software - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
  • The "Ceiling Fan"