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On this week's episode of HomeTech: Seth and Jason discuss the latest in home tech news including: a amazing new release from the team at Josh. AI. Ikea makes a surprising, if totally logical, step into the smart home. FetchItGo give users physical buttons... and dry erase markers? Google Home releases a handful of new integrations. Samsung gets into the mesh WiFi game with a compelling offer...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Seth and Jason sit down to discuss another busy week in the smart home including: Is your IT guy trying to kill you? The smart home landscape for renters. A fantastic new resource for comparing DIY home tech products. Is Leviton inviting electricians into the connected home? A conversation about next-gen UI's including chat bots and... ocarinas?? And m...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Richard Berrie, CEO and President of iHummingbird. Berrie and his team take a unique approach, leveraging low-cost solutions such as Nest, Sonos, and Lutron Caseta to generate business and build relationships. Proving the theory that these consumer-focused products present up-selling opportunities to savvy professionals, iHummingbird is doi...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Seth and Jason sit down to dissect the biggest stories of the week including: Just a bunch of spies doing their job. Apple puts out some shiny HomeKit marketing. Rumors of a new indoor camera from Amazon. Thoughts on the so-called "Lutron Tax"' and Crestron's new (not-so?) easy-to-setup lighting control system. And what Sonos' effor...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Mitch Klein, Executive Director of the Z-Wave Alliance for an in-depth conversation about the technology and what is new with the alliance. Long a stalwart in the connected home, Mitch discusses what makes the technology so appealing to end-users, installers, and service providers alike. Additionally we explore some recent developments, par...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Seth and Jason sit down for some spirited discussion about the forces at play in the middle market for home technology. Established companies like Savant, Crestron, and Control4 have formed a consensus and are "racing to the top" with their collective focus on luxury solutions. Meanwhile, inexpensive DIY platforms such as HomeKit are maturing at a...

On this all-interview episode we present Jason's extended coverage of the show floor of ISE 2017 in Amsterdam.

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Join us for a super-sized episode as we wrap-up ISE 2017! Jason was busy all week gathering sound bites on the show floor. This show features a handful of our favorite interviews from Amsterdam, plus some commentary from Jason and Seth. One again, a big thanks to our sponsors, Krika , Zappiti , and the Z-Wave Alliance for making the trip possible! Fan of th...

Jason and Seth sit down for a quick chat about the Integrated Systems Europe show in Amsterdam. A very big thank you to our three sponsors that helped make this episode happen: Krika, Zappiti, & Z-Wave! Show Notes Krika - Commercial and Residential Remote Supervision Zappiti - The Ultimate Media Center Z-Wave - Wireless home automation standard Jason's pics from the show KNX HDL Basalte U...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Jason announces his upcoming trip to ISE in Amsterdam (big thanks to our sponsors for making this possible - Krika and Zappiti !). That plus... Rumors of an HDBaseT apocalypse prove far less dire than originally thought. CEDIA gets out of the trade show management business. A look behind the curtain at Crestron. What Apple's recent high-profile hire co...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We dissect the big news from the recently held Savant Dealer Summit. Does a new CEO at Sonos mean the company will finally start playing nice with others? Why we're really at the tip of the voice-control-iceberg. And the nail in the coffin for 3D TV... Fan of the podcast? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron ! Show Notes Flori...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Rammohan Malasani, CEO of Securifi , to discuss the company's innovate new security offering . Aimed at protecting your network from falling victim to attacks, such as the recent, high-profile Mirai botnet, this subscription-based service is a first of its kind in the consumer router market. That plus... Are streaming TV services heade...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We sit down for a not-to-be-missed wrap up for CES 2017. The consumer electronic industry's annual smorgasbord, CES consistently serves up an array of home technology stories ranging from the significant to the absurd. 2017 was no exception. Join us as we dissect another crazy year in Vegas including: Alexa domination. Sony's "if you can&#x27...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Seth and Jason sit down for a chat on the eve of CES 2017. They discuss a number of the stories surfacing early in the week that give a good indication as to the what we can expect from Vegas this year. Topics include... Flying (attack?) drones. Smart Garbage Cans. Samsung doubling down on the Family Hub 'fridge. Pregnancy wearables. And much, much mor...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Seth is a new dad! He takes a brief break from changing diapers to join Jason for a chat, and to share some thoughts about becoming a father! That plus... a few thoughts on what to expect from CES2017. Sony dips their toes in the OLED pool. Samsung is bringing back the Quantum dots. Ransomware finds a new target in (not-so-smart) TV's. The Wynn Las Veg...

On this week's super-sized episode of HomeTech: We are joined by fellow podcasters Mike Wolf, of the Smart Home Show , and Richard Gunther, of Home: On , for the 2nd Annual Technology.fm Holiday Fireside Chat. Easily one of our most substantial episodes of the year, the four of us share our unique thoughts and perspectives on the biggest home technology stories of 2016, as well as our predict...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Kenny Kim, Product Manager for SnapAV's RSM platform known as OVRC Pro. In addition to providing a great overview of the product we discuss what makes OVRC unique in an increasingly competitive RSM landscape, and the general importance of remote monitoring and management tools in the future of the home technology industry. That plus......

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Jason and Seth sit down to discuss the kickoff of the 2016 holiday shopping season, known here in the states as Black Friday. Covering a number of bargains available this year, as well as a few of their own personal wishes, this episode is a great gift guide for the smart home enthusiast on your list... Fan of the podcast? Want to support our efforts? Pleas...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are thrilled to unveil HomeTech Academy ! Offering vendor-specific education, software training, and product reviews, HomeTech Academy is a first of its kind e-learning site designed for home technology professionals. At launch we are pleased to offer a select group of free software training video courses. We are actively pursuing additional partner comp...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We have a chat with Rammohan Malasani, Founder & CEO at Securifi. Ram joins us to discuss the company's Almond family of routers. In particular we dive into the latest Almond 3 product, which serves not only as a robust mesh WiFi system, but also doubles (triples?) as a Smart Home hub / self-monitored security solution. That plus... Alexa in the fo...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Gene LaNois - Head of Professional Channel at Nest Labs. Gene provides us with an overview of Nest's unique program, which seeks to create a thriving, and symbiotic relationship with the professionals of various trades who chose to incorporate Nest products into their installation businesses. That plus... What Apple's (half-baked)...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by friend of the show David Weinstein, Lutron's VP of Residential Sales. David shares his thoughts on the current state of the market including the increasing number of production builders embracing home technology, as well Lutron's continued success serving the luxury integrator. That plus... Apple's homebuilder partnerships ai...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Good friend, and regular guest of the show Kris Gamble, from #LiveInstall,  joins us to provide an update on the home technology scene from across the pond. Topics of conversation include his recent attendance at the HDAnywhere X Event and Essential Install Live show, his thoughts on the HAUS closure, his success stories with a couple new product lines, and...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Brad Hintze from Control4 to discuss the latest release of Pakedge's RSM platform - BakPak 4.0. We explore the feature set of this robust remote management tool, and discuss the ways that it can help HomeTech Pros run a more streamlined service business. That plus... 11 hours to boil water? Panasonic's new wireless button ditches...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by JoshAI co-founder Alex Capecelatro to discuss the company's unique approach to AI in the smart home. Alex discusses how, through the use of advanced learning algorithms and sophisticated natural language processing, JoshAI is aiming to become the premier name in next-gen smart home control. That plus... How you might have unwittingly p...