Episode 452 - Do What I Say and Leave Me Alone

On this week's show: The crew talks about the new iPhones and the weird Thread feature on the Pro models, Home Assistant turns 10, and all the cool new products from Amazon's recent event including a PoE powered, wall mountable touchscreen. All of this, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are the first smartphones with Thread
  • The Home Assistant Green is here to make the most powerful smart home platform more accessible
  • 10 years Home Assistant
  • All the new Amazon devices and features coming soon to your home, including pre-order details
  • The Echo Hub is Amazon’s first true smart home controller
  • Amazon's Map View puts your smart home devices on a digital floor plan
  • Amazon Alexa is evolving into a chatbot for your home
  • Alexa Emergency Assist can call first responders from your Echo speaker
  • Amazon's Eero Max 7 will have 10-gigabit Ethernet speeds
  • Amazon announces new Echo Show 8 with faster Alexa responses, room adapting audio
• Who Matters This Week
  • Philips Hue Matter support finally rolling out to existing bridges - 9to5Mac
• Pick of the Week
  • Parking Struggles
• Hubitat 2.3.6 Released
• Home Assistant 2023.9

Episode 451 - CEDIA 2023

On this week's show: Gavin, TJ, & Seth are back from the big show in Denver to share all we have seen and experienced at the show. Plus, bonus interviews from various vendors on the show floor. We want to thank our Happy Hour sponsors again and everyone who stopped by on Friday to make it such a great night. See you in Denver 2024!

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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
• Hunter Douglas is Rolling Out Its Aura Illuminated Shades at CEDIA Expo 2023
• Josh.ai Launches Josh One, New Integrations, and Features Focused on Control at CEDIA Expo 2023
• Swidget™ - The most versatile smart devices ever!
• CINEMA REMOTE | AVA.com
• C SEED - The World's First Unfolding TV
• Shelly
• Complete Home Automation and Smart Home Control System | EVVR
• Mirus Development inc.
• K-array - Unique Audio Solutions

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!

⭐⭐ Don’t forget to RSVP for this year’s HomeTech Happy Hour! ⭐⭐
More info here: hometech.fm/happyhour

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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!

⭐⭐ Don’t forget to RSVP for this year’s HomeTech Happy Hour! More info here: hometech.fm/happyhour ⭐⭐

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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.

Don’t forget to RSVP for this year’s HomeTech Happy Hour! More info here: hometech.fm/happyhour

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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