On this week's episode of HomeTech: After a rare week off, we catch up on a busy couple of weeks in smart home news. Dominated mostly by Amazon and Sonos, this week's stories include:
Apple kills off the Airport line
Sonos files for an IPO valuing the company at $3 billion
Sonos' newer speakers will support AirPlay2 (and Seth is still pissed)
The latest on Sonos rumored new soundbar
Amazon noses into the security installation business
Alexa gets a memory
Alexa will now teach your kids some manners
A huge talent departure for Alexa's smart home efforts
Honeywell revamps their security offerings
And much more...
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Show Notes
- Apple officially discontinues AirPort router line, no plans for future hardware
- Apple outlines key features to look for when upgrading from AirPort devices
- Sonos files for an IPO that may value the company at $3 billion
- Sonos confirms only newer speakers will support AirPlay 2
- Sonos Getting Ready to Introduce New Smart Home Theater Speaker With HDMI
- Alexa will soon have a memory
- Amazon to release new Alexa options for families and kids, including ‘magic word’ feature that gives positive reinforcement for saying ‘please’
- You may soon be able to control your home with a smart wall
- The Skinnier $15 OTT Bundle Has Arrived
- Friday was my last day at Amazon
- Honeywell 2019: Next-Gen Security & Home Automation is One Platform for Wired, Wireless, DIY, Pro
- Amazon is now selling home security services, including installations and no monthly fees
- Amazon Debuts Smart Home Services, Security Package Tiers
- That HUGE Story on Secretive ‘Amazon Home Security Services’
- Pic of the Week
- NodeSchool
- Computer Science Field Guide