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On this week's episode of HomeTech: Jason and Seth sit down for the second in their 2-part CEDIA wrap-up series. Featuring numerous sound bites from the show floor, this episodes highlights some of most unique and innovative products seen in Dallas this year. This show also puts a special focus on some the DIY smart home companies seeking meaningful ways to embrace a working relationship with...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Jason and Seth sit down for the first in a two-part recap of CEDIA 2016. Featuring numerous sound bites captured on the show floor, this episode highlights some of the key trends to emerge from Dallas this year. Be sure to tune in next week for part 2! Fan of the podcast? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron ! Show Notes Control4 C...

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On this week's episode of HomeTech: we are joined by Vin Bruno, the CEO of CEDIA, to discuss the upcoming show in Dallas, as well as the current state of the organization. Vin shares many valuable insights about the state of our industry, where we are headed in the future, and what he is looking forward to seeing on the show floor. That plus... Seth and Jason share their thoughts on some of t...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Seth and Jason sit down for a lengthy discussion about the huge news that came from Sonos this week. If you're not aware the company finally announced its long-awaited API. Included in the announcement was a list of integration partners including Crestron, Lutron, Savant, Control4, and iPort. In addition to the API announcement, the company also rolled...

On this week’s episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Mike Maniscalco, co-founder of Ihiji, to discuss the company’s robust system monitoring platform. Established in 2009, Ihiji was a first-mover in the remote technology management space. Mike shares his thoughts on the importance of RMR, and how his company helps home tech pros make the critical transition to service based pricing. That plus… The...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: After taking a week off to let Jason enjoy some time with his newborn son we are back in action to tackle a busy week in home technology news. Conversations include: Is Sonos finally going to release an API? The great 'technologist debate' continues. Providing solutions versus providing products. A conversation about HDBaseT, 4K and the future of...

This week Jason and Seth sit down to cover the weeks news and follow up on a number of stories that have some updates. We're still not sure what to think about the new name for "integrators" even though we show up as the first result in Google. What do you think? Is "Home Technologist" any better than "Custom Integrator?" Show Notes The best connected home might...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Steve Hosterman of Greenlight Control joins us to discuss the company's unique twist on remote systems monitoring and management. If you're a home tech pro evaluating different options to implement RMR in your business, Greenlight should absolutely be on your shortlist of tools to consider. That plus... A recent (and over reported) Nest thermostat...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined once again by good friend of the show, and the mastermind behind #LiveInstall , Kris Gamble. Kris recently attended Essential Install Live and joins us to discuss some of the his takeaways from the trade show floor. That plus... an intriguing pick for CEDIA 2016's Friday morning keynote. Dish Network hops on the voice control bandwagon. N...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Kent Dickson, Co-Founder at Yonomi, to discuss the company's unique "hub-less" approach to unified control in the smart home. That plus... Savant is officially a consumer product. Amazon discontinues the Echo Dot. Sonos has some new digs in NYC. A lawyer feeding frenzy aimed at Nortek's Board of Directors. And what'...

On this week's episode of HomeTech Seth and Jason catch up on the latest news including: A peek behind the curtain of an ultra high end theater install. Thoughts on not one, but two major home technology acquisitions. A discussion about the questionable future of the lowly cable box. The continued challenges facing companies who try and bridge the gap between home automation and control of th...

On this week's episode of HomeTech Seth sits down to cover the ins and outs of one of the most popular home audio products in recent memory: Sonos. If you're a enthusiast looking for more information or a Sonos dealer wanting a refresh this is the episode for you. Show Notes Sonos SonosNet Sonos Streaming Music Services List Sonos Play1 Sonos Play3 Sonos Play5 Flexson Stands for Play1 So...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Ubiquiti's VP of Business Development Keenan Lewis to discuss Amplifi, the company's exciting new WiFi system. With a strong track record in the enterprise, Amplifi represents Ubiquiti's first foray into the direct-to-consumer market. Keenan provides us with a great overview of the Amplifi product family, and explains why he...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Great friend of the show Richard Gunther, from the Home: On Podcast , sits in for Jason who needed to take the week off. Richard and Seth dissect all the news from WWDC 2016, placing a primary focus on Apple's long overdue updates to HomeKit. Fan of the podcast? Please consider supporting our efforts by becoming a Patron . Show Notes WWDC Keynote WWDC...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by the CEO and Founder of SevenHugs Simon Tchedikian to discuss the company's new product, the Smart Remote. Billed as the world's first "contextual remote", this innovate handheld device represents a revolutionary approach to controlling your home's connected devices. That plus... A brief look ahead to Apple's WW...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Zenovia's VP of Business Development Jimi Gonzalez, to discuss the company's new product Airhome . Leveraging Apple's Airplay technology, and a very interesting modular design, Airhome represents a very progressive approach to audio distribution. That plus... What the heck is Alexa doing inside your browser? Will the IoT get...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: With the announcement of Google Home still warm off the presses, we spend the entirety of our show discussing the rapidly evolving landscape of voice control in the home. From the specifics about Google's initiative, to a broader discussion about where this all headed, our conversation covers dissects this intriguing category. Enjoy the show? Please co...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Jeff Lyman, Chief Marketing Officer at Vivint, to discuss the company's truly unique approach to the smart home. From their roots as a traditional security provider, VIvint has grown into a powerhouse sitting atop this year's CEPro 100 list with a whopping $653 million in revenue. Tune in to hear how a combination of proprietary h...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We're joined once again by our good friend, and UK correspondent Kris Gable of #LiveInstall . Kris recently returned from a trip to Grand Designs Live, the UK's largest home building show. We discuss his experience attending the event as home technology professional. That plus... Control4's rosy Q1 earnings call. Speculation on Apple's p...

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We're joined once again by good friend of the show Richard Gunther to discuss the ongoing struggles of companies like Apple, Nest, Staples, and Samsung to penetrate the connected home. That plus... selling fear in the tech press. Will TiVo's core business now become patent-trolling? And mount your Amazon Echo to the ceiling because, why not? Thank...

On this week's episode of the HomeTech Podcast: Kohler gives new meaning to the Internet-of-S***. Insights on the demise of Staples Connect. A rather surprising opponent speaks out against the FCC's plan to #UnlockTheBox. The HDCP mafia strikes again. Another national builder hops on the connected home train. And if Control4's looking for a Trojan Horse they need only shift their fo...

On this week's episode of the HomeTech Podcast: We welcome back Joey Kolchinsky, Founder of OneVision Resources , to discuss the company's innovative new white-label Integrator Service Desk offering. That plus... Nest's CEO Tony Fadell says 'nothing to look at here'. Growing discontentment is the SmartThings community. Our thoughts on the acquisition of Luxul by Legrand. A...

On this episode of the HomeTech Podcast: We welcome Alex Nigg, Founder of the Properly App , to discuss his creative use of DIY smart home solutions to remotely manage vacation rentals. That plus... A few follow ups from our DIY home automation roundup. Lutron hops on the Alexa train. Thoughts on a big acquisition from Nortek. And URC's new control offering aimed at security dealers. Enjoy th...

On this episode of the HomeTech Podcast: We are joined by Domenico Crapanzano, Founder and CEO of Domotz, to discuss their innovate platform for remote technology monitoring and management. Built to be lightweight, affordable, and robust, Domotz has quietly become a serious contender for home technology pros looking for a better way to manage client systems. That plus... Fanning the flames at Nest...