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On this week’s episode of HomeTech: Amazon plugs a big hole in Echo’s whole-house audio function. SimpliSafe releases a new doorbell cam. An interesting new B8ta-Google partnership. Is Mark Gurman’s startup, Essential Products, on the ropes? More great numbers from Netflix but are they invincible? And much more… Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts?  Please consider becoming a Patron! Show...

On this week’s episode of HomeTech: The latest in home tech headlines including Google’s big October announcements, and a “non-hyperbolic” question gets definitively answered: “Is RSM Dead?” Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Show Notes HomeTech Headlines Xiaomi introduces its new 4K HDR Mi Box S for $60 California bans default passwords on any interne...

On this week’s episode of HomeTech: The latest in home tech headlines including; Speculation on Google’s big press event on Oct 9th The world’s most embarrassing new-product leak, courtesy of Best Buy SiriusXM acquires Pandora Comcast acquires Sky Roku unveils a $40 4k streaming device WiFi (finally) adopts version numbers Samsung reveals pricing on their 85” 8K display Thoughts on Amazon’s new Al...

On this week’s episode of HomeTech: Join as we discuss a busy week in home tech headlines including: Leaked images of the new Google Home Hub Hulu bolsters their live TV lineup Plex shuts down its cloud service tvOS12 brings Dolby Atmos and more to Apple TV Apple’s HomePod gets voice calling features And Amazon flexes their muscles with a massive new product release event Fan of the show? Want to...

On this week’s episode of HomeTech: Our annual, super-sized CEDIA wrap-up special! This year, we are joined by Richard Gunther of the Digital Media Zone’s Home:On podcast and Matt Scott from AV Nation’s ResiWeek for a very special episode! Join us as we take a deep dive into all of this year’s most important show takeaways. This is one you don’t want to miss! Fan of the show? Want to support our e...

We catch up on the CEDIA show floor for a quick show on what we've seen this year at the CEDIA Expo. Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Show Notes Smarter Home Life Origin Acoustics Coastal Source - Landscape Lighting & Outdoor Audio Senic - Smart Home Meets Design HomeTech Happy Hour

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Join us as we discuss the most important trends and technologies you should be looking for at CEDIA 2018 in San Diego, including: The DIY/Pro convergence The latest at "Innovation Alley" New business opportunities for home tech pros The voice control/AI landscape TV technology Audio and video Luxury tech What the big control players are up to And...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: the week's biggest home tech headlines, including: Netflix finalizes their purge of user reviews Netflix testing ads for binge-watchers New and surprising stats on streaming-TV adoption... Apple gaining a (small but important) foothold in the smart speaker market IKEA expands Tradfri line to include a $10 smart plug Amazon is working on a local DVR &qu...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Jason shares his (successful) covert mission to get himself a new iPhone X. Plus, the latest home tech headlines including: SmartThings and Plume partner up for a new mesh WiFi/smart home solution Samsung announces their new Bixby-powered Galaxy Home smart speaker Fibraro launches an aggressive new North American installer training program Marantz rolls out...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Gabe Halimi, CEO and co-founder of Flo. An intelligent leak detection and water shutoff system, Flo takes water-damage protection to the next level. Tune in to hear how Flo's proactive approach to water monitoring can increase your water-use efficiency and protect your home from one of the most common causes of catastrophic damage. Tha...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Joel Sellinger, co-founder of LifeDoor, for an installment of our Startup Showcase series. LifeDoor is compact device that automatically closes interior doors in your home in the event of a fire — a measure that could mean the difference between life and death. That, plus the latest home tech headlines including: Best Buy pulls the plug on...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We share our thoughts on the recently announced Sonos IPO, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities ahead for the one-time undisputed king of streaming audio in the home. That, plus the latest home tech headlines, including... BeON Home closes its doors Netflix kills user reviews, begins testing a higher-priced "Ultra" tier, and prepares...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We get together on the holiday week to catch up the latest. Jason has been shamed out of inaction on his slow quest to cut the cord. Seth has a bone to pick with the state of streaming media. A nod to the UK-based football (errr... soccer) fans in the audience. 4th of July festivities. And, oh yeah, what little news we could pull from the summer doldrums......

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Joe Albian, a supporter of the show who shares his handy work on the latest installment of the "Projects Project". Joe hired professional help for portions of the home including wiring and landscape audio but has also done a great deal of professional-caliber work on his own. The results are a clean and robust installation with a...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Jason and Seth take a deep dive into Plex, a market-leading media server solution. From exploring the Plex's origins as an answer to XBMC for Mac users to its rapidly expanding functionality as a live TV DVR solution with Plex Pass, this solution has clearly come a long way. For anyone considering alternatives for locally-stored, streaming, or live TV,...

On this week's episode of HomeTech Jason sits down to talk with Eric Hanes about the trials and tribulations it took to complete his home's technology and Atmos theater. Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron ! Show Notes Onkyo TXNR3030 Receiver Control4 Door Stations Sonos | Wireless Speakers and Home Sound Systems Pro Cinema 6040UB 3LCD Projecto...

On this week's episode of HomeTech friend of the show Adam Justice joins us to review Apple's WWDC keynote and chat about what, if any, exciting HomeKit news came out of the conference. Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron ! Show Notes The Beam is Sonos’ ambitious attempt to win the living room Sonos announces AirPlay 2 support, Siri control com...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Alex Capecelatro, CEO and co-founder of Josh.ai, to discuss the latest at both his company and in the world of AI as a whole. Alex introduces us to Josh Micro, their newest product. Way more than a microphone, this powerful little device packs processing, sensors, capacitive touch control, and more into a compact form factor. Even better, J...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: In light of their pending IPO, Sonos decides to bury the hatchet with HEOS,,, and lay off 96 employees Insurance companies are hot under the collar for the smart home Comcast gets in the mesh WiFi game Someone is kickstarting smart Tupperware (as if you needed it) A nifty new app to scan for BlueTooth signal strength Amazon is quietly taking over the subscr...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Settling the all-important "Laurel vs Yanni" debate. Plus... More hints emerge about Apple's video subscription plans A new standard to make mesh WiFi systems play nice with each other. Will it work? Yelp is for smart homes, not just for restaurants Several major updates from DirecTV Now Rumors that Microsoft will build their own Cortana smar...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Join us as we dissect Google IO 2018. In a very strong showing for the company, this year's conference featured numerous announcements that home tech enthusiasts everywhere should be excited about. That, plus... Netgear releases a nice addition to their Orbi lineup Ring's new neighborhood safety app Proof from Hisense that feature-rich 4K TVs are...

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...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Patrick Stuart of Hubitat  for our first-ever installment of the "Startup Showcase". With a unique focus on removing cloud-dependence, and the inherent privacy and reliability issues that come with it, Hubitat is bringing a refreshingly "local" approach to making your home smarter. Smart home enthusiasts won't want...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Jason's voice comes back from the dead. A defense of physical media from the HomeTech mailbag. A pic-of-the-week scandal revealed! Jason's TV purchase debate continues. Plus, the latest home technology headlines, including: Spotify and Hulu team up with a new bundle A beefed-up free tier is coming from Spotify Amazon Key is going nationwide .... a...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Keith Watson for a very special installment of the projects project. Keith, who is blind as a result of retinitis pigmentosa, shares his unique perspective on the smart home. From the challenges he has faced to the ways that technology assists him with his day-to-day life, Keith's resourcefulness and ingenuity will serve as an inspirat...