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On this week's episode of HomeTech: Several major TV manufacturers just released pricing and ship dates on their 2018 displays. As it happens, Jason is in the market for a new TV. Join as we break down the different offerings and discuss the pros and cons of the technology behind them. That plus... August smart locks now work with HomePod A slick new way to set up scenes from the team at Josh...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Siri's journey has never been a smooth one. Alexa might be getting a little less wordy. Nest launches a remote temp sensor. Is Spotify inching closer to the smart-speaker game? A new and improved Rachio. IBM's Watson takes aim at the smart home. More proof, if you needed it, that changing your passwords is a good thing. And more... Fan of the show...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Alexa acting like a creeper. Samsung's 2018 QLEDs put Bixby and SmartThings in the spotlight. An outdoor range for Philips Hue. A very, very good week for ecobee. The Apple-rumor-mill kicks into gear over a lower-priced HomePod. Some surprising follow-ups on last week's Mesh WiFi show. And much more... Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts?...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Jason is in the market for a new WiFi system and he's been doing his research. Join us as we dissect the mesh WiFi landscape, discuss the different features you might consider if you're in the market, and directly compare some of today's top options including Eero, Google WiFI, Netgear's Orbi, Ubiquiti AmpliFi, and many more. That plus t...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Gavin Campbell, a member of the HomeTech community and DIY smart home enthusiast, for another installment of the Projects Project. Gavin shares many of the tips and tricks he has used to super charge his SmartThings-based home. Tune in to learn how Gavin has created a highly-sophisticated smart home using inexpensive, DIY products (and a wh...

On this week's very special edition of HomeTech: Join us as we celebrate episode 200! Replete with brand new show music, we take advantage of this special occasion to introduce some new and exciting plans for the podcast. We also take a look back into the archives and discuss a handful of our favorite episodes from the past. Don't miss this! And, of course, the latest home tech headlines...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Some updates for the cord-cutters including 60 fps service from Hulu, new channels (and a slight price increase) for YouTube TV users, and a streaming device roundup. Thoughts on the Caavo box that has everyone talking. A 21st century take on "help, I've fallen and I can't get up". Seth's verdict from a week with the HomePod. And mu...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Catching up on a busy week in the connected home, including: Cord-cutting Super Bowl mishaps. Expanded YouTube TV app support. Streaming options for the Winter Olympics as well as DirecTV's 4K HDR/Dolby Atmos coverage. Arlo spins off of Netgear with their own IPO. Nest rejoins Google to consolidate the company's smart home efforts. Control4's...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: we are joined by Stuart Burgess, founding member of the Home Tech Gallery, a community for home technology professionals to highlight their work. Stuart shares the story behind this exciting new initiative designed to bring increased awareness to the world of professionally installed connected home. That plus... Jason dips his toes in the cut-the-cord water...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Seth and Jason discuss a big week in smart home news including: Silicon Labs' acquisition of Z-Wave tech from Sigma Designs falls apart but does it really matter? Ring and ADT bury the hatchet. Some major features will be missing when Apple HomePod finally begins shipping on February 9. The death of Sonos UPnP integrations. And more... Fan of the show?...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Special guest host Richard Gunther of The Digital Media Zone  fills in for Jason and we discuss Google, Google, more Google, and recap what CES was like on the show floor. Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron ! Show Notes Hey Google, talk to Yonomi — Yonomi Chromecast and Google Homes reportedly overloading home Wi...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by JJ Canon, owner of Digital Delight. Based in Houston, TX, this one-time "traditional" integration shop has adapted its business to embrace consumer brands such as Logitech, Sonos, and Nest. Leveraging well-known brands combined with an intense focus on service and the customer experience, Digital Delight is finding huge success wh...

On this week's Happy New Year's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Control4's Director of Product Marketing, Brad Hintze, to discuss the company's recent acquisition of leading RSM provider, Ihiji . Brad also shares several other updates that will excite home tech pros and end-users alike as we head into what will be a busy 2018! That plus... HomeTech is now on YouTube!  Rok...

This week is just a quick update and announcement for our new YouTube channel . Thank you for a wonderful 2017! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron !

On this week's episode of HomeTech: A roundup of the week's biggest stories including: HomeKit locked the door but gave away the key. YouTube TV is covering ground but lagging on supported hardware. NFL hits the small screen. The moment of truth nears for Caavo. Sonos scores a legal victory over Denon. And more... Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a P...

On this week's very special  episode of HomeTech: We are joined by fellow podcasters Mike Wolf, of the Smart Home Show  and the Smart Kitchen Podcast , and Richard Gunther, of Home: On , for the 3rd Annual Technology.fm  Holiday Fireside Chat. Always one of our favorite episodes of the year, we gather to share our thoughts and perspectives on the biggest home technology stories of 2017, as we...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We play catch up after the holiday and cover news stories from the past few weeks. Jim Beam gets smart with whiskey. Amazon and Google duke it out. Amazon Prime Video finally arrives on Apple TV. A "smart speaker mirage"? Crestron making big moves back in residential once again. And much more... Fan of the podcast? Want to support our efforts? Ple...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Jason joins us from the OneVision Resources HQ in Boston. Alongside him is Joey Kolchinsky, OneVision's CEO and third-time guest on the show. Jason, Joey, and Seth discuss this year's best Black Friday home tech deals. That, plus the latest news including: ecobee's Switch+ takes flight in beta mode. Apple HomePod on your holiday wish list? To...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Nerd tips. Private dreamliners. A novel next-gen UI from Loxone. Logitech's about-face. Smart homes, and the PITA factor. Amazon's cable-bundle join Apple's in the scrap heap. Real news about #fakeHDR. And much more... Fan of the podcast? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron ! Show Notes PacketSender - Network utilit...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: The NEEO remote is finally shipping, and we are joined by Raphael Oberholzer, the company's founder, to discuss the product's long-awaited release! Way back on Episode 55, we spoke with Raphael following their wildly successful Kickstarter campaign. Since then, the home tech world has been anxiously awaiting the product. Raphael offers his perspec...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Josh Christian, Director of Certification at the Home Technology Association . The HTA is a new initiative aimed at helping homeowners, as well as design and building professionals, find a qualified and vetted home technology firm for their project. Given the lack of any real barriers to entry, many unqualified companies have given the home...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: No need to knock, Amazon, just c'mon in. What the August acquisition could mean for the smart lock market. Wink jumps on the DIY home security bandwagon. Microsoft looks to stay in the smart home conversation with a Cortana/Insteon partnership. Don't mess with Lutron's patent attorneys. Smart home adoption is up, but the market is more confus...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: KRACK... no, you shouldn't panic. Details on Amazon's "Custom Home Services" program, why they can't be trusted, and why that doesn't matter. Thoughts on Movies Anywhere, a killer new app for cord cutters. Netflix reaching new highs. And much more... Fan of the podcast? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Pa...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Seth and Jason dissect the biggest news in the smart home including - Google Home Mini gives new definition to "always listening". Why Google is the one to beat in smart home AI. Alexa gets an important multi-voice recognition upgrade. The secret weapon that will keep Sonos in the game. Kwikset says to hell with physical keys. The Channels app is...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Seth and Jason recap one of the busiest home technology weeks in recent memory. New hardware and integrations from Sonos. New Google Home hardware. An ADT and SmartThings collaboration. Ring disrupts monitored security. Amazon and Google drop their 4K movies pricing. Exciting HomeKit(ty) developments. And more... Fan of the podcast? Want to support our effo...