Know How... (Video)
51 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★ - 151 ratingsGet your gaming on! Jason Howell and Ars Technica's Sam Machkovech bring you 12 episodes and cover it all, from tips and tricks, consoles, gaming rigs, controllers, Virtual Reality, classic gaming, live gameplay, mobile gaming, console hacking, and more! Plus, they'll wrap up with a holiday game guide.
Although the show is no longer in production, you can enjoy episodes from the TWiT Archives.
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Episodes
KH 413: Modern Gaming Parent - Parental controls, online multiplayer games
December 20, 2018 21:19 - 51 minutes - 897 MB VideoKids love to play online games, and parents should know what they can expect to find within those experiences, and the controls available to them to keep things age appropriate. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica talk about parental control settings, some of the more popular online games, and the filter bubbles that can exist within gaming culture and social media. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projec...
KH 413: Modern Gaming Parent
December 20, 2018 21:19 - 51 minutes - 897 MB VideoKids love to play online games, and parents should know what they can expect to find within those experiences, and the controls available to them to keep things age appropriate. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica talk about parental control settings, some of the more popular online games, and the filter bubbles that can exist within gaming culture and social media. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projec...
KH 412: Console Hacking - TASbot: Tool Assisted Speedrun Bot
December 13, 2018 19:22 - 1 hour - 1.12 GB VideoWith a passion for old school video game consoles, and a lot of ingenuity, people are hacking their consoles to create automated systems that can play through classic games as well as enable features in the hardware that no one ever anticipated. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica get the full walk-through from Allan Cecil, the Keeper of TASBot. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Guest: Allan Cecil Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of project...
KH 412: Console Hacking
December 13, 2018 19:22 - 1 hour - 1.12 GB VideoWith a passion for old school video game consoles, and a lot of ingenuity, people are hacking their consoles to create automated systems that can play through classic games as well as enable features in the hardware that no one ever anticipated. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica get the full walk-through from Allan Cecil, the Keeper of TASBot. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Guest: Allan Cecil Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of project...
KH 411: Classic Gaming
December 06, 2018 18:44 - 46 minutes - 753 MB VideoRetro gaming is big, with legacy consoles being re-released in miniature formats, and aftermarket third party consoles upgrading the capabilities of the originals. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica take a closer look at what you get with mini-consoles, aftermarket consoles, and how to effectively scale those old consoles that have been gathering dust in your attic to look amazing on modern TV technology. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget...
KH 411: Classic Gaming - Open Source Scan Converter, Super NT, SNES Mini
December 06, 2018 18:44 - 46 minutes - 753 MB VideoRetro gaming is big, with legacy consoles being re-released in miniature formats, and aftermarket third party consoles upgrading the capabilities of the originals. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica take a closer look at what you get with mini-consoles, aftermarket consoles, and how to effectively scale those old consoles that have been gathering dust in your attic to look amazing on modern TV technology. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget...
KH 410: Holiday Games Guide - The best multiplatform and console-exclusive games of the year!
November 29, 2018 21:39 - 57 minutes - 1.15 GB VideoThe holidays are right around the corner, and that gamer in your life will appreciate just how much you know about the best games to gift them this year! Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica take a comprehensive look at the year's best titles: From the best multi-platform games, to the best Nintendo Switch titles, to the best Xbox One/PlayStation 4 exclusives. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at h...
KH 410: Holiday Games Guide
November 29, 2018 21:39 - 57 minutes - 1.15 GB VideoThe holidays are right around the corner, and that gamer in your life will appreciate just how much you know about the best games to gift them this year! Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica take a comprehensive look at the year's best titles: From the best multi-platform games, to the best Nintendo Switch titles, to the best Xbox One/Playstation 4 exclusives. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at h...
KH 409: Mobile Gaming - Smartphone gaming.
November 15, 2018 18:47 - 46 minutes - 908 MB VideoThe history of mobile gaming, the best modern games for Android and iOS, what you need for a console-like experience on mobile, and how to improve the gaming experience on phones using Bluetooth controllers and portable batteries. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @jasonhowell and @samred. Sponsors: expressvpn.com/knowhow WordPress.com/knowhow
KH 409: Mobile Gaming
November 15, 2018 18:47 - 46 minutes - 908 MB VideoThe history of mobile gaming, the best modern games for Android and iOS, what you need for a console-like experience on mobile, and how to improve the gaming experience on phones using Bluetooth controllers and portable batteries. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @jasonhowell and @samred. Sponsors: expressvpn.com/knowhow WordPress.com/knowhow
KH 408: Live Broadcasting Gameplay - Twitch, YouTube, Mixer, Open Broadcasting Software, Xsplit
November 08, 2018 18:26 - 1 hour - 1.2 GB VideoTools for gamers who want to live stream their gameplay to the world have never been more accessible and in many cases, those tools cost next to nothing. All of that live-streamed gameplay can actually lead to a healthy paycheck earned from patiently building an audience around their regularly streamed gaming sessions. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica pick apart the major streaming platforms, the hardware and software solutions for creating engaging live streams, and the wa...
KH 408: Live Broadcasting Gameplay
November 08, 2018 18:26 - 1 hour - 1.2 GB VideoTools for gamers who want to live stream their gameplay to the world have never been more accessible and in many cases, those tools cost next to nothing. All of that live-streamed gameplay can actually lead to a healthy paycheck earned from patiently building an audience around their regularly streamed gaming sessions. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica pick apart the major streaming platforms, the hardware and software solutions for creating engaging live streams, and the wa...
KH 407: Networking and the Cloud - Buffer bloat, gaming routers, cloud gaming
November 01, 2018 21:00 - 55 minutes - 963 MB VideoGaming is much bigger than the system a game is running on. Nowadays, gaming is enhanced and oftentimes defined by how it interplays with the cloud, and that poses complications for home networks. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica check out the category of gaming routers to understand what makes them effective, and how even mediocre systems are now capable of so much more thanks to cloud gaming services. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget...
KH 407: Networking and the Cloud
November 01, 2018 21:00 - 55 minutes - 963 MB VideoGaming is much bigger than the system a game is running on. Nowadays, gaming is enhanced and oftentimes defined by how it interplays with the cloud, and that poses complications for home networks. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica check out the category of gaming routers to understand what makes them effective, and how even mediocre systems are now capable of so much more thanks to cloud gaming services. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget...
KH 406: TVs, Monitors, and Sound for Gaming - Refresh Rates, Gaming Mode, OLED vs. LCD
October 25, 2018 18:46 - 55 minutes - 715 MB VideoWhen picking a new TV set for gaming, one must wade through a lot of jargon and features in order to find something that's appropriate for the high speed and frenetic game play that modern gaming commands. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica break down what gaming mode actually means, how to avoid lag, why high refresh rates are important, and the difference between a gaming TV and gaming monitor. Sound can be as important as the video, with Dolby Atmos making things better, a...
KH 406: TVs, Monitors, and Sound for Gaming
October 25, 2018 18:46 - 55 minutes - 715 MB VideoWhen picking a new TV set for gaming, one must wade through a lot of jargon and features in order to find something that's appropriate for the high speed and frenetic game play that modern gaming commands. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica break down what gaming mode actually means, how to avoid lag, why high refresh rates are important, and the difference between a gaming TV and gaming monitor. Sound can be as important as the video, with Dolby Atmos making things better, a...
KH 405: Gaming Accessories - Best controllers, Xbox Adaptive Controller
October 18, 2018 17:45 - 49 minutes - 941 MB VideoThere are a million ways to play games, but the fact is that some controllers are better than others and it's not always the bells and whistles that make them great. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica put some of the best game controllers under the microscope to find out why they are so effective. Plus, they dive into the world of niche controllers including the recently released Xbox Adaptive Controller that enables the physically disabled to create a gaming experience that ...
KH 405: Gaming Accessories
October 18, 2018 17:45 - 49 minutes - 941 MB VideoThere are a million ways to play games, but the fact is that some controllers are better than others and it's not always the bells and whistles that make them great. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica put some of the best game controllers under the microscope to find out why they are so effective. Plus, they dive into the world of niche controllers including the recently released Xbox Adaptive Controller that enables the physically disabled to create a gaming experience that ...
KH 404: Virtual Reality - Vive vs. Rift, Daydream vs. Oculus, motion tracking.
October 11, 2018 17:16 - 53 minutes - 1.01 GB VideoVirtual Reality is experiencing explosive growth and that means you have options! From mobile phone solutions like Daydream, to high-end systems like the Oculus Rift, Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica and Jason Howell show them off and advise on ways to improve on their strengths out of the box. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @jasonhowell and @samred. Spo...
KH 404: Virtual Reality
October 11, 2018 17:16 - 53 minutes - 1.01 GB VideoVirtual Reality is experiencing explosive growth and that means you have options! From mobile phone solutions like Daydream, to high-end systems like the Oculus Rift, Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica and Jason Howell show them off and advise on ways to improve on their strengths out of the box. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @jasonhowell and @samred. Sponso...
KH 403: Gaming Rigs - Inside a gaming PC, overclock essentials
October 04, 2018 18:23 - 42 minutes - 717 MB VideoUnsure whether to buy a console or invest in a gaming PC? Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica joins Jason Howell to help demystify the many hardware components within a top tier gaming rig to make the process easier to understand. Also, overclocking to achieve greater results isn't as difficult as it may seem thanks to software like MSI Afterburner. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-h...
KH 403: Gaming Rigs
October 04, 2018 18:23 - 42 minutes - 717 MB VideoUnsure whether to buy a console or invest in a gaming PC? Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica joins Jason Howell to help demystify the many hardware components within a top tier gaming rig to make the process easier to understand. Also, overclocking to achieve greater results isn't as difficult as it may seem thanks to software like MSI Afterburner. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-h...
KH 402: Game Console Tips and Tricks - Imported games, media playback, game services
September 27, 2018 17:21 - 53 minutes - 895 MB VideoImported games, media playback, game services Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/402 Sponsors: expressvpn.com/knowhow ITPro.TV/knowhow - use the code KNOWHOW30
KH 402: Game Console Tips and Tricks
September 27, 2018 17:21 - 53 minutes - 895 MB VideoImported games, media playback, game services Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/402 Sponsors: expressvpn.com/knowhow ITPro.TV/knowhow - use the code KNOWHOW30
KH 401: The Gaming Season: Trailer
September 25, 2018 16:27 - 58 seconds - 12.6 MB VideoIn this trailer for the new season of Know How...Gaming, Jason Howell shows us what to expect in the 12 new episodes with his co-host Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica. They plan to cover it all, from tips and tricks, consoles, controllers, VR, live gameplay, and more! Plus, they'll wrap up with a holiday game guide. Make sure you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcatcher. New episodes start Thursday, September 27, 2018. Host: Jason Howell Connect with us! Don't ...
KH 401: The Gaming Season: Trailer - 12 New Gaming-Focused Episodes
September 25, 2018 16:27 - 59 seconds - 12.6 MB VideoIn this trailer for the new season of Know How...Gaming, Jason Howell shows us what to expect in the 12 new episodes with his co-host Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica. They plan to cover it all, from tips and tricks, consoles, controllers, VR, live gameplay, and more! Plus, they'll wrap up with a holiday game guide. Make sure you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcatcher. New episodes start Thursday, September 27, 2018. Host: Jason Howell Connect with us! Don'...
KH 400: The Howies: Our Favorite IoT - Lenovo Smart Display, Wyze Cam Pan
September 20, 2018 23:58 - 53 minutes - 957 MB VideoAmazon announces a new Echo Show, a wall clock, a microwave and more. Plus, its the first Howie's - the awards for the best IoT we reviewed in our twelve week series. Flo loves the Samsung SmartThings Hub, the Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller, the Abode Security Hub, and more. Megan likes the Neato robot vacuum, LifX smart bulbs, and the WeMo Mini Smart plug. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv...
KH 400: The Howies: Our Favorite IoT
September 20, 2018 23:58 - 53 minutes - 957 MB VideoAmazon announces a new Echo Show, a wall clock, a microwave and more. Plus, its the first Howie's - the awards for the best IoT we reviewed in our twelve week series. Flo loves the Samsung SmartThings Hub, the Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller, the Abode Security Hub, and more. Megan likes the Neato robot vacuum, LifX smart bulbs, and the WeMo Mini Smart plug. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv...
KH 399: Thneed IoT - Multi-Use IoT Devices
September 13, 2018 23:48 - 55 minutes - 788 MB VideoMegan Morrone and Florence Ion discuss smart home devices that try to do more than one thing. Reviews include the Netgear Orbi Voice, GLAS by Johnson Controls, and the Dyson Pure Cool. Plus, they speak with Aaron Emigh, CEO and Co-Founder of Brilliant, connected home tech that aims to be for every room and everyone. Aaron shows off a demo of his Brilliant working to play music, display and announce weather information, and more. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Guest: Aaron Emigh Co...
KH 399: Thneed IoT
September 13, 2018 23:48 - 55 minutes - 788 MB VideoMegan Morrone and Florence Ion discuss smart home devices that try to do more than one thing. Reviews include the Netgear Orbi Voice, GLAS by Johnson Controls, and the Dyson Pure Cool. Plus, they speak with Aaron Emigh, CEO and Co-Founder of Brilliant, connected home tech that aims to be for every room and everyone. Aaron shows off a demo of his Brilliant working to play music, display and announce weather information, and more. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Guest: Aaron Emigh Co...
KH 398: IoT Fragmentation Frustration
September 07, 2018 01:33 - 1 hour - 704 MB VideoMegan Morrone and Florence Ion from All About Android talk to Mike Soucie from Google about Works with Nest, Google Thread, and how Google certifies all the things of the Internet of Things. Plus, Stacey Higginbotham from This Week in Google and the IoT Show explains why the new standards for IoT are not what we hoped for. Florence shows off the Kangaroo motion sensor and Megan found a new home for her Echo Dot. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Guests: Mike Soucie and Stacey Higginbo...
KH 398: IoT Fragmentation Frustration - Works with Nest, IoTivity
September 07, 2018 01:33 - 1 hour - 704 MB VideoMegan Morrone and Florence Ion from All About Android talk to Mike Soucie from Google about Works with Nest, Google Thread, and how Google certifies all the things of the Internet of Things. Plus, Stacey Higginbotham from This Week in Google and the IoT Show explains why the new standards for IoT are not what we hoped for. Florence shows off the Kangaroo motion sensor and Megan found a new home for her Echo Dot. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Guests: Mike Soucie and Stacey Higginbo...
KH 397: Entertainment IoT - Music, TV, Dance Party Lights, and other Ways to Entertain with Your IoT
August 31, 2018 05:41 - 43 minutes - 716 MB VideoMegan Morrone and Florence Ion from All About Android show you how to entertain with your IoT. Megan uses an Android TV, Apple TV, Polk Command Bar sound bar, a HomePod and The Nanoleaf Rhythm. Florence uses Plex, a YouTube TV subscription, Hue lights, the Hue Disco app, PlutoTV, and an audio and video Chromecast. Plus, a new game by A-Champs gets kids moving with tech. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at http...
KH 397: Entertainment IoT
August 31, 2018 05:41 - 43 minutes - 716 MB VideoMegan Morrone and Florence Ion from All About Android show you how to entertain with your IoT. Megan uses an Android TV, Apple TV, Polk Command Bar sound bar, a HomePod and The Nanoleaf Rhythm. Florence uses Plex, a YouTube TV subscription, Hue lights, the Hue Disco app, PlutoTV, and an audio and video Chromecast. Plus, a new game by A-Champs gets kids moving with tech. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at http...
KH 396: Alexa Swallowed Cortana - Belkin WeMo Smart Plug Hacked, How to Set Up a SmartThings Hub
August 23, 2018 23:44 - 44 minutes - 679 MB VideoFlorence Ion and Megan Morrone unbox the new Samsung SmartThings Mesh Wi-Fi Router with a built-in hub. Plus, how to get Cortana to work on the Amazon Echo and Alexa to work with your Cortana enabled smart speaker or computer. Megan Shows off an iHome Spot for your Dot and Florence shows you how to set up a Samsung SmartThings Hub. And use the AnyPod Alexa skill to get more control over podcasts on your Amazon Echo. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Connect with us! Don't forget to c...
KH 396: Alexa Swallowed Cortana
August 23, 2018 23:44 - 44 minutes - 679 MB VideoFlorence Ion and Megan Morrone unbox the new Samsung SmartThings Mesh Wi-Fi Router with a built-in hub. Plus, how to get Cortana to work on the Amazon Echo and Alexa to work with your Cortana enabled smart speaker or computer. Megan Shows off an iHome Spot for your Dot and Florence shows you how to set up a Samsung SmartThings Hub. And use the AnyPod Alexa skill to get more control over podcasts on your Amazon Echo. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Connect with us! Don't forget to c...
KH 395: IoT for the Enterprise - Kevin Tofel, Bradley Chambers
August 16, 2018 17:22 - 59 minutes - 754 MB VideoBradley Chambers from 9to5Mac makes the case for HomeKit in the Enterprise and whether the Google Home smart assistant has a place in the classroom. Kevin Tofel talks about Android Things and the difference between Android and Google in the Enterprise. Plus, a police detective offers tips on creating DIY IoT security systems with Samsung SmartThings, IFTTT, and more. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Guests: Bradley Chambers and Kevin Tofel Connect with us! Don't forget to check out...
KH 395: IoT for the Enterprise
August 16, 2018 17:22 - 59 minutes - 754 MB VideoBradley Chambers from 9to5Mac makes the case for HomeKit in the Enterprise and whether the Google Home smart assistant has a place in the classroom. Kevin Tofel talks about Android Things and the difference between Android and Google in the Enterprise. Plus, a police detective offers tips on creating DIY IoT security systems with Samsung SmartThings, IFTTT, and more. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Guests: Bradley Chambers and Kevin Tofel Connect with us! Don't forget to check out...
KH 394: IoT Security Cameras and Systems - Ring Cam, Nest Cam, Cloud Cam
August 09, 2018 18:04 - 56 minutes - 931 MB VideoMegan Morrone and Florence Ion talk about the best ways to secure your home with smart alarm systems, cameras, and locks. Florence reviews the Abode Essentials Starter Kit, the Ooma Home Security Kit, SimpliSafe Essentials, The Nest Secure, and others. Megan shows off the Ring Alarm System, TappLock, the Nest Cam IQ Outdoor security kit, the Amazon Cloud Cam, and others. Home Security Systems SimpliSafe Essentials ($259.95) Abode Essentials Starter Kit ($279) Ooma Smart Home Security Ki...
KH 394: IoT Security Cameras and Systems
August 09, 2018 18:04 - 56 minutes - 931 MB VideoMegan Morrone and Florence Ion talk about the best ways to secure your home with smart alarm systems, cameras, and locks. Florence reviews the Abode Essentials Starter Kit, the Ooma Home Security Kit, SimpliSafe Essentials, The Nest Secure, and others. Megan shows off the Ring Alarm System, TappLock, the Nest Cam IQ Outdoor security kit, the Amazon Cloud Cam, and others. Home Security Systems SimpliSafe Essentials ($259.95) Abode Essentials Starter Kit ($279) Ooma Smart Home Security Ki...
KH 393: Lenovo Smart Display vs. Amazon Echo Show - Smart Assistants with Screens, HomeKit, Hue Lights.
August 02, 2018 17:57 - 44 minutes - 631 MB VideoMegan Morrone and Florence Ion compare the first smart home device with a screen that works with Google Assistant to the Amazon Echo Show. Answers to your questions about HomeKit, WeMo, Hue Lights, and Ecovac robot vacuums that have minds of their owns. Plus, Megan reviews a WTF IoT device for all the Star Trek fans in your life. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at u...
KH 393: Lenovo Smart Display vs. Amazon Echo Show
August 02, 2018 17:57 - 44 minutes - 631 MB VideoMegan Morrone and Florence Ion compare the first smart home device with a screen that works with Google Assistant to the Amazon Echo Show. Answers to your questions about HomeKit, WeMo, Hue Lights, and Ecovac robot vacuums that have minds of their owns. Plus, Megan reviews a WTF IoT device for all the Star Trek fans in your life. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us a...
KH 392: Not-So-Smart Assistants - Amazon Echo Plus, Google Home, Siri
July 26, 2018 19:11 - 39 minutes - 645 MB VideoMegan Morrone and Florence Ion discuss the Google Home, the Echo Dot, the Echo Show, the Echo Plus, third-party speakers from Eufy and other smart speakers available for your home. Learn what they can and can't do and watch Florence program her Google Home with IFTTT to add more Zen to her life. Plus, how to make your Amazon Echo, Homepod, and Google Home more secure. And find out if you need a smart AC unit that you can control with your voice. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Conn...
KH 392: Not-So-Smart Assistants
July 26, 2018 19:11 - 39 minutes - 645 MB VideoMegan Morrone and Florence Ion discuss the Google Home, the Echo Dot, the Echo Show, the Echo Plus, third-party speakers from Eufy and other smart speakers available for your home. Learn what they can and can't do and watch Florence program her Google Home with IFTTT to add more Zen to her life. Plus, how to make your Amazon Echo, Homepod, and Google Home more secure. And find out if you need a smart AC unit that you can control with your voice. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Conn...
KH 391: Smart Lights and Smart Plugs - Hue, LifeX, Nanoleaf Remote.
July 19, 2018 19:27 - 28 minutes - 498 MB VideoMegan Morrone and Florence Ion tell you everything you need to know to get started with smart lights and smart plugs. Learn about wattage, voltage, and whether you need a hub or not. Plus, they get fancy with disco lighting you can control with your voice with the LifeX Strip, Philips Hue Bloom, and the new Nanoleaf remote. Smart Lights: LIFX A19 LED Bulb - $59.99 Philips Hue - Starts at $14.99 (requires hub) STITCH by Monoprice Wireless Smart LED Bulb - $12.99 BlissLights BlissBulb - ...
KH 391: Smart Lights and Smart Plugs
July 19, 2018 19:27 - 28 minutes - 498 MB VideoMegan Morrone and Florence Ion tell you everything you need to know to get started with smart lights and smart plugs. Learn about wattage, voltage, and whether you need a hub or not. Plus, they get fancy with disco lighting you can control with your voice with the LifeX Strip, Philips Hue Bloom, and the new Nanoleaf remote. Smart Lights: LIFX A19 LED Bulb - $59.99 Philips Hue - Starts at $14.99 (requires hub) STITCH by Monoprice Wireless Smart LED Bulb - $12.99 BlissLights BlissBulb - ...
KH 390: Security and Privacy in IoT - Make your smart home gadgets more secure.
July 12, 2018 16:50 - 42 minutes - 585 MB VideoMegan Morrone and Florence Ion talk to Stacey Higginbotham from Stacey on IoT and from The Internet of Things podcast about how to choose more secure IoT devices for your home. Also, the rising problems with the smart home and domestic abuse, and do you really need a WiFi connected essential oil diffuser? Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @meganmorrone and @Ohth...
KH 390: Security and Privacy in IoT
July 12, 2018 16:50 - 42 minutes - 585 MB VideoMegan Morrone and Florence Ion talk to Stacey Higginbotham from Stacey on IoT and from The Internet of Things podcast about how to choose more secure IoT devices for your home. Also, the rising problems with the smart home and domestic abuse, and do you really need a WiFi connected essential oil diffuser? Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @meganmorrone and @Ohth...
KH 389: Beginner's Guide to the Smart Home
July 05, 2018 17:32 - 1 hour - 1.28 GB VideoIn this premier episode of the Know How...IoT, Megan Morrone and Florence Ion tell you everything you need to know to start filling your house with smart things. Megan offers her law of IoT -- No device shall create more problems than the problem it is intended to solve. Flo explains smart hubs, protocols, and what kind of Wi-Fi you might want to make your smart home run properly. Plus, a tour of both of their smart homes. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Connect with us! Don't forg...
KH 389: Beginner's Guide to the Smart Home - IoT at Home
July 05, 2018 17:32 - 1 hour - 1.28 GB VideoIn this premier episode of the Know How...IoT, Megan Morrone and Florence Ion tell you everything you need to know to start filling your house with smart things. Megan offers her law of IoT -- No device shall create more problems than the problem it is intended to solve. Flo explains smart hubs, protocols, and what kind of Wi-Fi you might want to make your smart home run properly. Plus, a tour of both of their smart homes. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Florence Ion Connect with us! Don't forg...