Episode 450 - Finding Things with ESPresense

On this week's show: Its the last week before the big CEDIA trade show in Denver Colorado! We chat about the excitement around seeing everyone in person, the HomeTech Happy Hour, and a few HomeTech Headlines. Gavin and TJ have a few last minute project updates before they head out including a joint venture to get a tracking feature working in TJ's house. All this, a HomeTech How-To, and a pick of the week!

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• HomeTech Happy Hour 2023
• 2023 Host Sponsors
  • Chowmain Software
  • Grid Connect: Your networking products authority.
  • Blackwire Designs
  • Menlo Marketing | Social Media Marketing Design
  • We Design For Custom Integrators | Pixel Vault
• HomeTech Headlines
  • The evolution of Tablo – Introducing the new 4th generation Tablo device & app experience - Tablo TV
  • SwitchBot’s new robot vacuum mop is the closest thing yet to a sci-fi cleaning robot
  • Dolby Atmos FlexConnect TV Speakers
  • iRobot reveals cheaper Roomba j5+ and i5+ vacuum/mop options
• Who Matters?
  • Smartwings Matter over Thread Blinds
• HomeTech How-To
  • Gavin: Fingerbot or Shelly 1 One Relay
  • TJ: SwitchBot Bot | Smart Button Pusher, Make Your Light Switch Smarter – SwitchBot US
  • Seth: Bath Fans | Homewerks Worldwide
• Pick of the Week
  • TalentCell Mini UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply 27000mAh 98Wh Lithium ion Backup Battery with DC 12V/9V/5V Output for Wireless Router, Modem, LED Light, CCTV Camera, Smartphone and More
• ESPresense
• Aqara LED Strip T1 with Matter
• Video: Aqara T1 Light Strip - Zigbee 3.0
• Video: GeoDrops opens up beta
• Video: DIY Smart Home Guy Passes the Torch

Episode 449 - Z-Wave's Not Dead

On this week's show, we get excited about meeting up in Denver, streaming prices approach cable package prices, Brilliant has a brilliant new home controller, Switchbot adds quiet support for thin rods, Z-Wave really wants you to know Z-Wave is still a thing, and Leviton Matters. All of these stories, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!

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Show Notes

• ⭐ RSVP for the HomeTech Happy Hour
  • Grid Connect: Your networking products authority.
  • Chowmain Software
  • Menlo Marketing | Social Media Marketing Design
  • We Design For Custom Integrators | Pixel Vault
  • Blackwire Designs
• Hometech.social
• HomeTech Headlines
  • So long, and thanks for all the insights - Stacey on IoT | Internet of Things news and analysis
  • Tech's Broken Promises: Streaming, Ride-Hailing, Cloud Computing
  • Brilliant’s new smart home controller is only limited by your gadgets and your budget
  • SwitchBot says its new smart curtain controller is stronger and quieter
  • Z-Wave gets a boost with new chip provider - Stacey on IoT | Internet of Things news and analysis
  • Leviton launches the first outdoor smart plug to work with Matter
• Pick of the Week
  • Irrigreen
• G4 Doorbell Professional - Ubiquiti Store United States
• Lavanza BPS Human Presence Sensor with Bluetooth Tracking capability

Episode 448 - TJ's Caulk Squeezers

On this week's show, Snap One drops a bomb right before CEDIA, Masonite starts selling its $4000+ Smart Door via Home Depot, WiiM Pro is out to replace Sonos, SwitchBot matters, project updates, and TJ shares a novel way to squeeze your caulk.

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • Snap One v AVA & Josh - PDF Lawsuit
  • Email - Recent Developments with Josh.ai
  • Would you pay $4,000 for a smart door?
  • WiiM Pro Plus Takes on Sonos Port for Half the Price - CNET
  • More SwitchBot devices get matter support
  • IoT Podcast - Internet of Things
• Pick of the Week
  • Perfect Cable Management
• tjscaulksqueezers.com

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)