Episode 483 - Matter 1.3

On this week's show: We talk about the latest in home technology news and sit down with Daniel Moneta, chair of the Matter Marketing and Product Work Group, to discuss the current state of Matter and what's new in version 1.3.

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Show Notes

• Soil Moisture Sensing with the Ecowitt WH51L
• HomeTech Headlines
  • ADT’s new security system has facial recognition powered by Google Nest
  • Aqara’s new smart outlet can lock the door when your phone starts charging - The Verge
  • Xiaomi unveils new “People Presence Sensor” with millimeter-wave, 3 years of battery life
  • Cable TV providers ruined cable—now they’re coming for streaming | Ars Technica
  • Google launches new Home APIs and turns Google TVs into smart home hubs - The Verge
  • Eve’s upcoming Android app is ‘turbo-charged’ by Google Home APIs - The Verge
  • Tado adds Matter to new smart heating range - The Verge
  • Sonos Finally Has Headphones and We’re Excited | WIRED
• Pick of the Week
  • Cinco MIDI Organiser
• Interview Daniel Moneta, Chair - Matter Marketing and Product Work Group
  • Access Point U7 Cover - Ubiquiti Store
  • SUIT UP YOUR SONOS SPEAKERS WITH SOUNDSKINS!

Episode 482 - TJBHD

On this Week's Show: Z-wave isn't dead, Brilliant might be dead, Sonos app woes continue, Matter 1.3 launches, IKEA is into energy monitoring, Siri comes to Denon (and no one noticed since December), a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!

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Show Notes

-The Gang from HomeTech.fm with the Current State and Challenges of Home Automation – HGG607

• HomeTech Headlines
  • Smart lighting company Brilliant is looking for a buyer - The Verge
  • Z-Wave is not dead - Home Assistant
  • Aqara M3 Matter smart home hub is now available
  • Ikea’s trialing a new energy monitoring feature and launching a new smart plug - The Verge
  • Thirdreality Introduces Zigbee Temp/Humidity Sensor Lite
  • Music Assistant 2.0: Your Music, Your Players - Home Assistant
  • Siri voice control comes to Denon smart speakers - The Verge
  • The New Sonos App and Future Feature Updates | Sonos Community
  • Sonos AMA
  • Matter 1.3 goes live bringing new appliances and improvements but there are still plenty of gaps - The Ambient
  • Amazon’s Matter Casting is shaping up so nicely, I want to use it everywhere - The Verge
  • Matter 1.3 arrives with new device type and features - The Verge
• Pick of the Week
  • 10.1″ QUAD CORE TABLET, CASE AND KEYBOARD, ANDROID 7.1 1G/8GB, CAMERA | Proscan
• EVERYBOT Three-Spin Robot Mop - Ultra Quiet Smart Mopping Robot Cleaner Only
• Aquatel D110 Wireless Fluid Level Monitor - Multi-Tank Capable

Episode 481 - Fifty Shades of Lutron

On this week's show: Hisense makes a lower cost art TV, Sonos launches a new app with fewer features, Josh.ai fires back at Snap One, Home invents lighting scenes, ecobee is shutting down thermostats, a visit to the mailbag, an amazing pic of the week, project updates, and so much more!

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • TV in Disguise: Hisense releases CanvasTV starting at $1,000 - CNET
  • Wait! Don't update your Sonos app until you read this | Digital Trends
  • Sonos Ace headphones will have magnetic ear cushions and 30-hour battery life - The Verge
  • Josh.ai Files Motion to Dismiss Snap One Remote Control Lawsuit - CEPRO
  • Homey’s new smart light update is a game-changer for your mismatched smart home | TechRadar
  • Ecobee is shutting off support for its oldest smart thermostats - The Verge
• Tuya Zigbee Human Presence+
• RadioRA 3 by Lutron | Whole Home Lighting Control System
• Control4 Smart Homes
• Pick of the Week
  • GitHub - dotMorten/MiniSmartDisplay: An ePaper device powered by .NET
• Segway Navimow i110N Robot Lawn Mower
• Home Assistant Filters

Episode 480 - TJ's Brilliant Install Review

On this week's show: SnapOne releases a new Traid amp, Ring releases a new camera that is ugly, LG now supports Dolby Atmos, Meross expands into matter with a presence sensor, TJ's fight with technology and tech support, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!

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Show Notes

• Airtag Tracking now Illegal in Pensylvania
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Snap One Releases Ryff-Enabled Triad SA1 Streaming Amplifier - Residential Systems
  • Ring's new indoor camera lets you pan and tilt for a better view
  • LG TVs now support native Dolby Atmos with Apple Music - 9to5Mac
  • Meross to Expand Matter Range With Presence Sensor - Homekit News and Reviews
• Pick of the Week
  • Paint Ball Security Cam
• Home Assistant 2024.5 Released
• Brilliant Plug-In Smart Home Control
• LIFX Outdoor Path Light (Square)
• Segway Navimow i110N Robot Lawn Mower

Episode 479 - Gavin's Z-Wave and Zigbee Masterclass

On this week's show: Net Neutrality is back in the US, Espressif aquires M5Stack, QDEL TVs are all the rage in the future, Sonos has a new app coming in May, MatterBridge helps non-Matter devices Matter, Home Assistant and the Open Home Foundation, Josh.ai is using Home Assistant for integrations, Gavin gives an awesome overview of Z-Wave and Zigbee, TJ teases buying a robot mower, Seth actually finishes a project, and so much more!

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Show Notes

• TIL about BlackBerryTV
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Net neutrality is back as FCC votes to regulate internet providers | CNN Business
  • Espressif Acquires Majority Stake in M5Stack, Enhancing AIoT Ecosystem | Espressif Systems
  • Meet QDEL, the backlight-less display tech that could replace OLED in premium TVs | Ars Technica
  • Smart Garage Door Opener blaQ - A myQ alternative that's local, cloud-optional, and open source – Konnected
  • This is the new Sonos app, coming May 7th - The Verge
  • Dream Machine Pro Max - Ubiquiti Store
  • MatterBridge!
  • Home Assistant’s next era begins now - The Verge
  • Open Home Foundation
  • TJ Investigates: Is Josh.ai Running Home Assistant? Facebook Private Group Post
• Demo: Zigbee interference caused by USB 3.0
• Error: Controller is unable to transmit · Issue #6316 · zwave-js/node-zwave-js
• Projects
  • Segway Navimow i110N Robot Lawn Mower
  • Reolink Duo 3 PoE – 16MP UHD Dual-Lens PoE Security Camera | Reolink Official
  • IEC Wall Plate White With Pigtail