Episode 447 - A Standard... Logo?

On this week's HomeTech: Garmin wants subwoofers and acquires JL Audio, rumors abound around Hue getting into security with 4 new camera products, it turns out Matter isn't much of a standard after letting manufacturers to not follow the "standard," Home Assistant updates and discussion, a pick of the week, and more details about the HomeTech Happy Hour at CEDIA 2023!

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Happy Hour - RSVP and Sponsor Info
• HomeTech Headlines
  • GPS Giant Garmin to Acquire JL Audio Brand
  • Philips Hue may dive into smart home security with four cameras and door sensors
  • Sonos Move 2 leaks with massive battery, stereo sound, more - 9to5Mac
  • Why Thread is Matter’s biggest problem right now
• Who Matters
  • Aqara Adds Matter Bridge Support to G3
  • Keurig and Roborock Join the CSA
• Pick of the Week
  • Mylo - The World’s First Virtual Lifeguard
• Project Updates
  • Home Assistant 2023.8 Live Update on the SHOW!
  • Innovo – Innovation….Simplified
  • DAKboard – A customizable display for photos, calendar, news, weather and so much more!
  • Zooz Z-Wave Plus Smoke and CO Detector Bridge ZEN55 800LR
• G4 Doorbell Professional - Ubiquiti Store

Episode 446 - Peacock and Chill

On this week's show: Google bails on Fuchsia updates for older products, Wyze has a new camera, Nice has new shades, AVPro has a new audio line after acquiring AudioControl, and Peacock has no money. All this, printer updates, a pick of the week and more!

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • Luxury Brands Team Up for Exclusive Home Theater Demo at the 2023 CEDIA Expo - Residential Systems
  • Google abandons work to move Assistant smart speakers to Fuchsia
  • Wyze new Battery Cam
  • Nice Launches Line of Smart Sun Shades - CEPRO
  • AVPro Global Acquires AudioControl Home Audio Division from AAMP - CEPRO
  • Universal's streaming service Peacock Lost $651 Million From April to June, expected to lost $3 Billion in 2023
• Pick of the Week
  • Light Switch Plate by RJR - Thingiverse
  • Frankenstein Light Switch (Printables)

Episode 445 - Squatty Coffee

On this week's show: Eero launches a new program for rentals, Amazon reveals new Echo Show 5 kit, Onvis smart plugs matter, and a pick of the week you have to see to believe. Gavin goes all in on 3D printing, project updates, CEDIA teasers, and more…

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • Eero’s latest business outfits rentals with built-in mesh Wi-Fi
  • Amazon Reveals Echo Show 5 Kids 3rd Gen and Echo Show 5
  • Onvis US Matter over Thread Smart Plug Available on Amazon
• Pick of Week
  • Mr. CoffeeBot, make me a coffee… no, not like that.
  • DUOBO: Simultaneous 2-Capsule Extraction for Infinite Recipe
• OctoPrint.org

Episode 444 - The Cyber Trust Mark

On this week's show: TJ and Seth chat about a recent theater install in Illinois, Blue Iris updates everyone on what happened to their server, HomeKit is getting a feature you probably thought it already had, a new wireless standard for data transmission via light, the US government takes aim at IoT security, project updates, puppies and a pick of the week!

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Show Notes

• Episode 219 - Let’s Build a Home Theater, Part 4 — The Smart Home Show
• Anthem® | A/V Receivers
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Blue Iris Official Statement about Server Issues
  • Apple's iOS 17, iPadOS 17, tvOS 17 Add New Smart Home Controls - CEPRO
  • Get ready for light-based Wi-Fi, because it's now an official standard
  • The Biden administration is tackling smart devices with a new cybersecurity label
  • Leviton updates some smart switches with Matter
• Pick of the Week
  • SSH Comic
  • Download PuTTY - a free SSH and telnet client for Windows
• Seth's Level Lock Deal

Episode 443 - Once You Go Matter, You Never Go Back

On this week's show: Latch lays off lots of people, Jony Ive makes a record player, a review of Matter device installs, Blue Iris goes down, and a new printer is on its way to Gavin's house. Will he ever learn?

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • Latch Plans to Cut More Than Half Its Workforce as it Positions Itself for Future Growth
  • Jony Ive's first post-Apple hardware project is a $60,000 turntable | Engadget
  • Matter Update Adds Support For Switchbot Lock
• Blue Iris – website down (2023.07.07)
• Robot Lawnmower Shelter
• Home Gadget Geeks Guest Spot