The Digital Ramble Show

The Digital Ramble kicks off 2020 with a look back on some of the highlights from last year and get hyped up for the latest tech arriving in 2020. JJ gets the year started with some Canon Fire and Kris reveals that The Ramble will return to Denver in September. As always you can support the show via Patreon by looking up Digital Ramble and you can catch up with all our previous episodes at www.dig...

Deck The #NULLS | The Digital Ramble | Episode 53 🎁 J & Kris are singing the fab 5 carol this holiday season because everyone is asking Santa for these smart home devices! These home technology elves break it down as to why these smart home devices make for a depndable eco system for home security, entertainment, connectivity and more. 🔥 Stay tuned till the end for this weeks Gamble Ramble, pure...

What’s Happening with The Digital Ramble and What’s Hot in 2020 | The Digital Ramble | Episode 52 We didn’t get an episode out last week but there is a very good reason for that. JJ and Kris explain why December is the silly season for home tech professionals. Kris introduces us to the Black Friday Backlash and JJ blasts off with some Canon Fire. We also look forward to 2020 and what’s going to be...

Six Home Tech Must Buys For Black Friday & Cyber Monday | The Digital Ramble | Episode 51 Our holiday home tech buyers guide is back for another Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping special. Featuring Nest, Sonos, Amazon, Dustin and Tesla as JJ and Kris pick out their choices for home tech heaven with incredible savings. Stay tuned till the end for this weeks Gamble Ramble all about system local...

Golden Era for Home Tech - 50th EPISODE | The Digital Ramble | Episode 50 JJ and Kris are excited to present to you our 50th episode of The Digital Ramble. We want to thank our awesome audience for the support in the past year and look forward to the next 50 episodes coming up. On this special episode we discuss what’s been trending in our projects and businesses in Texas and London and come up wi...

5 Smart Home Holiday Tech Tuneups | The Digital Ramble | Episode 49 Kris & J share their experience of what their client's are asking for at this time of year. The holidays are right around the corner and family and friends are on their way. Getting your system in top working order is top of mind. Here are 5 smart home holiday tech tuneups everyone needs to do for the holidays.  Catch up with all...

Tech Woes Without A Home Tech Pro | The Digital Ramble | Episode 48  Navigating a clear route through your home technology set up at home is tricky for most. There is a huge amount of choice out there for all your Smart Home devices. Be careful you don’t get in a muddle with your apps, skills, integrations and hardware. JJ and Kris highlights some of the common missteps in Smart Home and recommend...

Long Distance Smart Home Relationships | The Digital Ramble | Episode 47  One of the key features of Smart Home tech is the out of home control and alerts you get. JJ and Kris are huge fans of the practical Smart Home and run through some of the most common scenarios where you interact with your smart home when you’re away from home. Let us know how you're controlling your home when you’re away. ...

Exposing Smart Home Tech Myths Kris and J dive into the controversial subject of home automation in 2019 and how smart home devices today can be designed to be just as impactful without breaking the wallet.  Drop us a comment or direct message us  on all the platforms below.  Catch up with all The Digital Ramble videos and podcasts at our website: www. DigitalRambleShow.com  Thank you to all of th...

Three Ultimate Remote Controls For Your Home | The Digital Ramble | Episode 45  One remote control to rule them all! Kris and JJ list their three favorite remote controls for your smart home systems. They dive deep into the awesome Caavo Control Centre and remote control, give a concise overview of the Logitech Harmony range and highlight the benefits of using the remote control which comes in the...

Six Tech Items We Can’t Live Without | The Digital Ramble | Episode 44  Kris and JJ narrow down their Smart Home to just the essentials, what could they not love without. Three choices each and an explanation why they chose it. You can join in via the comments to let us know about your tech must haves, gadgets and gizmos you can’t imagine living without.  Kris chose mesh wifi, smart lighting and s...

Wellness Tech - What’s It All About? | Jamie Propp Interview | Techmenity | Episode 43  Joining Kris and JJ this week is Jamie Propp from TechDad, New York based technology experts. TechDad are fast rising stars in home tech and Jamie sounds off to share exciting news about their new division, Techmenity. Jamie shares how they are using technology as an amenity for commercial high rise living buil...

The Road to 30K | #CEDIAExpo Recap | Special Episode from Houston | Episode 42  Kris and JJ host a special episode to recap CEDIA Expo 2019. This episode is the first time that Kris and JJ have been together in the Houston studio. CEDIA Expo is a wrap for another year and your hosts run through the biggest stories from the show held in Denver, Colorado.  Discussion topics include: NULLS Hunt - In...

Breakfast Show Day 3 | #CEDIAExpo | Frank White CEDIA Icon Interview | Episode 41 Kris and JJ met with Frank White at his downtown hotel in Denver, Colorado on the opening day of CEDIA Expo 2019. Frank is a founding member of CEDIA and was honoured with the CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014. Frank shares with us his origin story and how CEDIA was formed 30 years ago. We discuss why the need...

Breakfast Show Day 2 | #CEDIAExpo | Amanda Wildman TruMedia Interview | Episode 40 Kris and JJ had the great pleasure of Amanda Wildman joining them for breakfast at Ramble HQ in Denver, Colorado. Amanda is a true industry leader and superstar. Owner at TruMedia, tireless CEDIA volunteer and a working mom to boot she is an inspiration to so many of us in the industry. Amanda shares with us her jou...

The Digital Ramble Breakfast Show | CEDIA Expo 2019 | Google Eero Lutron Logitech Sonos | Episode 39 Kris and JJ kick off the CEDIA Expo 2019 coverage with the first of our Breakfast Shows. Straight out of the gate the focus falls on NULLS. The FAB Five! Use the Expo to identify your FAB Five. Do you even NULLS bro? Google first up with a focus on Works with Google. Eero is the wifi dead spot kill...

The Digital Ramble welcomes Brian Yackel and JT Pruitt from Sonos to the show and they have some amazing news to share with us. This is a must listen for Sonos owners and installers. We also covered the commitment Sonos is making to integrators at the upcoming CEDIA Expo in Denver and also share some hints and tips for your Sonos system. Episode highlights include: Sonos history. Full product over...

Ring: Video Doorbells and Cameras For Your Smart Home | Interview | Episode 37 The Digital Ramble was excited to have Andrew Vloyanetes, General Manager at Ring, join us for a very special interview in our build up to CEDIA Expo 2019. You’ll know Ring for their amazing home security devices like doorbells, cameras, alarm system and lighting. Kris and J enjoyed a relaxed chat with Andrew to get the...

6 Top Reasons to visit Expo 2019 - The Road to Denver Expo Part 1 - Episode 36 The road to a Denver starts here, let JJ and Kris be your guides to the build up to the 2019 CEDIA Expo. They have an action packed intro to this global gathering of home technology professionals. Six top reasons to visit the Expo is your breakdown of why you should be making the annual pilgrimage to this Smart Home car...

Season 5 of The Digital Ramble is all about achieving those Smart Home goals with real world prices.  JJ and Kris tackle the most common rooms and spaces in the home with $3000 budgets. The season finale is our wrap up show reviewing some of the choices we made in the challenges and the methods you can use for controlling your Smart Home.  Stay tuned to the end for the Gamble Ramble about the Camp...

Season 5 of The Digital Ramble is all about achieving those Smart Home goals with real world prices. JJ and Kris tackle the most common rooms and spaces in the home with $3000 budgets. Part 4 focuses squarely at new construction and new homes. What wires do you need, how much does it cost and what are the tech essentials for your home? Join us in the comments with what tech you would use in a new...

Season 5 of The Digital Ramble is all about achieving those Smart Home goals with real world prices. JJ and Kris tackle the most common rooms and spaces in the home with $3000 budgets.  Part 3, Episode 33, moves back indoors and JJ has a Media Room challenge with lots of upgrades on a budget and Kris has to create a sanctuary in the Master Bedroom & Bathroom. Join us in the comments with what tech...

$3000 is all I have to spend - Smart Home Challenge Part 2 - Episode 32 Season 5 of The Digital Ramble is all about achieving those Smart Home goals with real world prices. JJ and Kris tackle the most common rooms and spaces in the home with $3000 budgets. Part 2 takes us outdoors with focus on garden, outbuildings and protecting your home. Join us in the comments with what tech you would use in t...

Season 5 of The Digital Ramble is all about achieving those Smart Home goals with real world budgets.  JJ and Kris tackle the most common rooms and spaces in the home with $3000 budgets. First up in part 1 is the Kitchen and Family Room. Join us in the comments with what tech you would have in your kitchen or family room.  Family Room by JJ Canon: The Walls are Coming Down The Scenario: The walls...

I’ve Got A Smart Home Question - Episode 30 - Ask The Digital Ramble Q&A JJ and Kris are back with the final part of The Digital Ramble Smart Home Q&A. Season 4 is dedicated to answering your smart home questions. Cellphone signal, cleaning your TV’s and choosing an internet provider are just some of this weeks topics. If you have a home tech question, ask The Digital Ramble. You can send your que...