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Episode 485 - Pretty "Meh" Impressive Headphones

On this week's show: The reviews are out on the Sonos Ace headphones and the are... not very exciting TJ. Instead, TJ reviews a new camera from Argus, Google Home is getting some features back, older AppleTVs lose Netflix, and HomeKit gets a map view feature courtesy of a 3rd party app. All this, project updates, a pick of the week, and so much more!

Episode 484 - Gluing the Smart Home Together with AI

On this week's show: Hubitat has a new UI, Home Assistant has a clever voice control hack for iOS, Sonos defends the new app, iRobot backs away from subscriptions, a pick of the week, project updates, and more!

Episode 483 - Matter 1.3

On this week's show: We talk about the latest in home technology news and sit down with Daneal 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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

Episode 478 - Resideo Acquires Snap One

On this weeks show: Resideo makes a big $1.4 billion acquisition, Samsung’s 98-inch TV is 4K for $4k, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!

Episode 477 - The Enshittification of TVs

On this weeks show: Josh.ai launches new integrations, LG TVs need an update, Roku ruins TVs, SwitchBot, Yale, and Aqara have Matter news, a pick of the week, a pick of the week, project updates, and more!

Episode 476 - Probably the Greatest Show Yet

On this week's show: Z-Wave LR may be soon coming to DIY systems, Ubiquiti's product and software preview, Dropcam is now gone, Lifx launches some bight lights, a few questions from the mailbag, project updates and probably the best pick of the week yet. Probably.

Episode 475 - A Little Side Boot

On this week's show: Wyze launches a new camera, Hue and SmartThings launch an app, eero announces wireless cables, TJ reviews some Nanoleaf products, Seth's SwitchBot saga, project updates, a pick of the week, and so much more.

Episode 474 - Robots vs. Stairs

On this week's show: Robots will soon begin doing the unimaginable and climbing stairs to fulfill their objectives, Shelly adds KNX, the CSA offers a new check mark logo for secure products, Segway enters the robot mower category, TJ's dying door lock, and project updates from the group.

Episode 473 - LIFX for Landscaping

On this week's show: Bell Canada sets up alarms to catch people stealing phone wire, Switchbot announces a new retrofit lock, Nest Cams are finally able to work fully on Google Home, Youtube redesigns the TV app for shopping, Roku accounts get hacked, TJ gives us a review of LIFX Landscape lights, what it takes for a basic Home Assistant install, project updates, a pick of the week, and more!

Episode 472 - AAAA Podcast Near You

On this week's show: Amazon sends a Ring device to the graveyard, Sonos headphones are still not here, Zooz announces some cool new kit, Josh.ai announces a cool new remote, Emporia Vue 3 is shipping, everyone is raising prices and consumers are dropping streaming, IKEA starts to Matter along with Lifx, project updates, a pick of the week, and so much more!

Episode 471 - SMASNUG

On this week's show: Walmart acquires TV maker Vizio for the ads, a Wyze glitch affects 13,000, Inovelli launches Matter devices, and Josh.ai launches all new voices and a touch and other new products at their winter launch event. A pick of the week, project updates, and so more more.

Episode 470 - The Magic Eraser

On this week's show: TJ discovers something magical, Russound announces new mini-AVRs, thieves are jamming Wi-Fi cameras, El Taco matters, Home Assistant joins Z-Wave, project updates, batteries, and a genius pic of the week.

Episode 469 - Don't Fat Shame the Pro

On this week's show, it turns out Comcast isnt selling 10G internet and is told to stop advertising that it is, Ring has a new battery doorbell, Disney+ starts cracking down on password sharing, sports networks are launching a mega-sports networks with all the sports, and Google kills Google Assistant on Samsung TVs. All this news, project discussion, a pick of the week, and so much more!

Episode 468 - Home Assistant Hotdog Stand

On this week's show, Arlo is raising prices, iRobot lay-offs, Hubitat launches a new hub, Haier is back and ready to integrate, Home Assistant is now on CarPlay, and Switchbot announces a new Matter hub. All this news, we check the mail bag, TJ updates his kitchen lights, Gavin made a better light bulb, and Seth made a better Home Assistant theme... or did he?

Episode 467 - OpenWRT for Your Vacuum

On this week's show we talk about our Apple Vision Pro order status, Seth has a sweet announcement, Netflix announces ads, Sonos announces disappointment, Snap One announces cool stuff but causes drama, and OpenWRT announces they aren't dead yet! All of this news, project updates, and this week's pick of the week.

Episode 466 - Even HomeKit Can Do That

On this week's show: We catch up with the latest on the MyQ saga, Haeir is the next to shut down hacked integrations, OliverIQ offers an interesting smart home as a service, project updates, cardboard boxes, spiders, label makers, closet timers, a pick of the week, and so much more!

Episode 465 - CES 2024 - Beyond the Smart Toilet Seat

On this week's show: We catch up after an extended holiday break to put a bow on the final news stories of 2023, chat about all of the cool new toys coming out of CES 2024, dig though some great feedback in the mailbag, and talk about all the projects we got done over the past few weeks.

Episode 464 - The 2023 Technology.fm Fireside Chat

This week we take some time to reflect on the past year for the 9th Annual Technology.fm Fireside Chat. Richard Gunther from The Smart Home Show and Home: On was able to join us once again as we discussed the past years news from all perspectives in the industry.

Episode 463 - Pretty Good for a Dying Industry

On this weeks show: Ubiquity releases a product that should have already existed, Apple updates the AppleTV AppleTV app, the CI industry is $29B strong, Google loves experimenting with being an ISP, a big discussion about Homey vs. Home Assistant, a fun holiday Pic of the Week, project updates, litter boxes, rack studs, and of course software updates for everyone!

Episode 462 - The Building Blocks of Matter with Daniel Moneta

On this week's show we sit down with Daniel Moneta and talk all about Matter. Daniel works on Product and Marketing Strategy at Samsung Smart Things and is one of the leads responsible for marketing at the Matter Working Group.

Episode 461 - The New Matter Slapper (with AI)

On this week's show, Inovelli launches a new fan canopy control, IKEA launches new, affordable sensors, Switchbot launches a new Pro lock, and Konnected launches a new garage door opener integration. All of these and more headlines, a pick of the week, and project updates!

Episode 460 - Come Over and Sit On My Lovesac

On this week's show, Z-Wave is (probably not) dead, Sonos teases new product, voice assistants can be hacked, Aqara launches an affordable PTZ camera, a new smart lock standard, mailbag, a pick of the week, and new project updates.

Episode 459 - Rage Against the Garage Door Opener

On this week's show: MyQ is removed from Home Assistant faster than you can say “YAML” and the world quickly finds better, cheaper alternatives, Josh.ai and AVA respond to the SnapOne lawsuit, Resi Systems releases their 2023 State of the Industry report, Google launches an AI to create scripts for you in Google Home, Disney takes over Hulu, and Switchbot Matters. All of this, a pick of the week, and project updates!

Episode 458 - Catching Up with Inovelli

On this week's show, we sit down Inovelli founder Eric Hines to catch up on what the company is up to in 2023 and what the future may bring with Matter looming over Zigbee and Z-Wave products. We also follow up on a few projects and cover a few post-Halloween HomeTech Headlines.

Episode 457 - A Bridge for Your Fridge

On this week's show, the FCC opens up some bandwith that looks great for IoT devices, ecobee makes a video doorbell that you can answer on your thermostat, Level adds a WiFi bridge, Matter 1.2 is out, a few ideas from the mailbag and project updates galore! All this, and more on this week's HomeTech Podcast.

Episode 456 - "Forced" to Update

On this week's show, Mazda shuts down a (hacked) integration with Home Assistant, Best Buy stops selling CDs and DVDs, Netflix says they are opening retail locations, ADT has a new DIY system, a cursed pic of the week, and projects, projects, and more projects.

Episode 455 - Canadian Aliens Don’t Count

On this week's show: Ring offers $1m for proof of UFOs, Honda, Acura get myQ, Samsung wants hubs everywhere, Nanaoleaf Matters, and Matter 1.2 may being coming soon. All of these headlines, a pick of the week, project updates, and more!

Episode 454 - Starfishing the Keypad

On this week's show: Smart plugs in Canada are being recalled or automatically bricked, Amazon is launching satellite Internet, LG says “meh” to ATSC 3.0, Disney starts cracking down on password sharing, and a slew of new products hits the market (do any of them matter?). All this news, a pick of the week, and project updates!

Episode 453 - Reading Logs is No Fun

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!

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!

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: homet...

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!

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

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!

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

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…

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!

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?

Episode 442 - Ladder Safety

On this week's show: Aqara shows off new keypads and launches a new sensor, Shelly jumps into Z-wave, Amazon starts offing early Prime deals on Amazon owned products, more updates about various projects in the works and the importance of ladder safety as well as a pick of the week!

Episode 441 - You Can Tell Because The Way It Is

Episode 440 - Swampy Marsh Fog

Episode 439 - Greener Grass through Science

On "last week's" show: Seth completely forgets to publish a show even though he edited it a week ago, Aqara launches a new lock that Matters with all the options, Gavin updates us on his green lawn project and TJ fixes up the new home. All of this and we chat about the Vision Pro to contractually satisfy our obligations with Apple, overseer of all tech podcasts.

Episode 438 - Saving is not Fun

This week on HomeTech: Google gets hit with a $32m reason to stop infringing on Sonos patents, URC launches an all-new, familiar looking for some reason lighting control system, a new app brings intercom to Sonos speakers, no more fun celebrity voices on Alexa, and Level starts eyeing the apartment market with a new doorbell intercom. All this, a pick of the week, a massive amount of project updates, and more!

Episode 437 - Disrupting the Printer Space

This week on HomeTech: An update on Telly's ad TV, Comcast launches a cable-lite streaming package, Netflix lied, Max rebrand kills remotes, Android has viruses, Matter matters, a pick of the week, and the crew plots to disrupt the printer market with ads!

Episode 436 - It's Never Going to be Good

On this week's show: TP-Link is boasting some crazy speeds with Wi-Fi 7, Amazon 'pops' out a new product, a new free* TV for people who want more ads, Wemo says they will or won't fix a security flaw on a discontinued product, Ring's former CEO has the Midas touch, and a massive rant on Matter. All this and a pick of the week!