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The HomeTech Podcast features news, opinions, insights, and advice on all things Smart Home | Co-Hosted by Home Automation Pros Gavin Campbell, TJ Huddleston, & Seth Johnson

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HomeTech 596: Claude Bricked My Car

41 min

On this week's show: Sonos tries the careful rollout thing with a new voice assistant, Amazon turns one hardware event into five Echo announcements, Netflix wants AI to end your endless scrolling, ADT is getting acquired by private equity, and Home Assistant’s 2026.11 beta brings Matter cameras, two-way talk, and HACS baked right in. We’ve also got listener feedback, project updates from the yard to the dashboard, and so much more! HomeTech HeadlinesSonos' new voice assistant is launching in early access on November 6 - EngadgetNetflix thinks AI might save you from scrolling aimlessly for something to watch - EngadgetJoshua Kushner’s Thrive Holdings is acquiring ADT for $7.6 billionInside Amazon’s Echo hardware eventAmazon’s first digital picture frame lets you add voice notes to photosAmazon’s Echo Show 16 finally lets you decide what your smart display is forSpending time with the Echo Time — a smart clock that senses you sleepingAmazon’s new Echo Studio speaker has a camera“What the Heck?!” 2026: Everyone at home gets a sayMatter cameras and two-way talk officially arrive in Home Assistant 2026.112026.11 Beta: A lot in store!

HomeTech 595: Taking Back the TVs

1 hr 22 min

On this week's show: Sony may be done with standalone UHD Blu-ray players, HACS gets folded into Home Assistant as the Marketplace, SMLIGHT tries Zigbee over Ethernet, and Ubiquiti keeps expanding the UniFi empire with long-range PoE and Thread-ready Wi-Fi 7 access points. We also hit CEDIA award winners, Everything Smart Home joining Works with Home Assistant, a few smart-home community notes, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Home Assistant Community Day: November 7, 2026Columbus, Ohio Meetup · LumaOpen Home Foundation Community Day · Events CalendarHomeTech HeadlinesSony reportedly exits UHD Blu-ray player marketHACS is now built into Home AssistantZREL — Zigbee over EthernetIntroducing UniFi Long-Range PoE SwitchingUbiquiti is putting Thread inside UniFi Wi-Fi 7 access points — turning them into smart home infrastructureEverything Smart Home joins Works with Home AssistantFrom the ifttt community on RedditRoomSync for Home Assistant

HomeTech 594: Happy Foldy Friday

57 min

On this week's show: The iPhone Duo shipments arrive this week, TP-Link tries to assemble routers in the US while also collecting lawsuits, hackers turn old D-Link and Ubiquiti gear into bandwidth side hustles, Josh.ai adds more integrations, Shelly brings a privacy-friendly mmWave presence sensor to North America, and Withings puts app syncing behind a subscription. We also hit Home Assistant’s latest Matter server update, a clever photo-frame dashboard hack, listener feedback on UPS options, project updates, a pick of the week, and so much more! iPhone DuoHomeTech HeadlinesTP-Link moves to assemble routers in the US following an import ban - EngadgetTP-Link Falls Under Fire for Its Routers Again as 5 States Sue Over Privacy ConcernsHackers hijack D-Link, Ubiquiti devices to resell your stolen bandwidthJosh.ai Announces New Partnerships and Integrations - Residential SystemsShelly’s Presence Gen4 Sensor Offers a More Private Option for Occupancy AutomationWithings now charges $100 per year to sync your data to other appsAPC 3000VA Lithium Ion UPS, SMTL3000RM2UC, Pure Sine Wave Rackmount UPS, 120V Uninterruptible Power SupplyReverse Engineering ProjectsGitHub - wesbos/photo-frame-dashboard: Getting ADB, root, backups and custom apps onto locked-down Android photo frames (Skylight Calendar, BIUFRAME)Airdrop reverse engineered rea · Plugin Catalog | Hermes AgentHome Assistant’s Matter server adds Matter 1.6.1, camera talkback, and IKEA hardware supportDeal: RISION Magic Thermal Camera, 320x240 QuadIR, Hot/Cold Spot Track, Live Temp | for USB-C iOS, Android & Win w/-4°F~1112°F , ±3.6℉ Accuracy 25Hz Thermal Imaging Camera for HVAC/Electrical Inspection

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HomeTech 596: Claude Bricked My Car

41 min

On this week's show: Sonos tries the careful rollout thing with a new voice assistant, Amazon turns one hardware event into five Echo announcements, Netflix wants AI to end your endless scrolling, ADT is getting acquired by private equity, and Home Assistant’s 2026.11 beta brings Matter cameras, two-way talk, and HACS baked right in. We’ve also got listener feedback, project updates from the yard to the dashboard, and so much more! HomeTech HeadlinesSonos' new voice assistant is launching in early access on November 6 - EngadgetNetflix thinks AI might save you from scrolling aimlessly for something to watch - EngadgetJoshua Kushner’s Thrive Holdings is acquiring ADT for $7.6 billionInside Amazon’s Echo hardware eventAmazon’s first digital picture frame lets you add voice notes to photosAmazon’s Echo Show 16 finally lets you decide what your smart display is forSpending time with the Echo Time — a smart clock that senses you sleepingAmazon’s new Echo Studio speaker has a camera“What the Heck?!” 2026: Everyone at home gets a sayMatter cameras and two-way talk officially arrive in Home Assistant 2026.112026.11 Beta: A lot in store!

HomeTech 595: Taking Back the TVs

1 hr 22 min

On this week's show: Sony may be done with standalone UHD Blu-ray players, HACS gets folded into Home Assistant as the Marketplace, SMLIGHT tries Zigbee over Ethernet, and Ubiquiti keeps expanding the UniFi empire with long-range PoE and Thread-ready Wi-Fi 7 access points. We also hit CEDIA award winners, Everything Smart Home joining Works with Home Assistant, a few smart-home community notes, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Home Assistant Community Day: November 7, 2026Columbus, Ohio Meetup · LumaOpen Home Foundation Community Day · Events CalendarHomeTech HeadlinesSony reportedly exits UHD Blu-ray player marketHACS is now built into Home AssistantZREL — Zigbee over EthernetIntroducing UniFi Long-Range PoE SwitchingUbiquiti is putting Thread inside UniFi Wi-Fi 7 access points — turning them into smart home infrastructureEverything Smart Home joins Works with Home AssistantFrom the ifttt community on RedditRoomSync for Home Assistant

HomeTech 594: Happy Foldy Friday

57 min

On this week's show: The iPhone Duo shipments arrive this week, TP-Link tries to assemble routers in the US while also collecting lawsuits, hackers turn old D-Link and Ubiquiti gear into bandwidth side hustles, Josh.ai adds more integrations, Shelly brings a privacy-friendly mmWave presence sensor to North America, and Withings puts app syncing behind a subscription. We also hit Home Assistant’s latest Matter server update, a clever photo-frame dashboard hack, listener feedback on UPS options, project updates, a pick of the week, and so much more! iPhone DuoHomeTech HeadlinesTP-Link moves to assemble routers in the US following an import ban - EngadgetTP-Link Falls Under Fire for Its Routers Again as 5 States Sue Over Privacy ConcernsHackers hijack D-Link, Ubiquiti devices to resell your stolen bandwidthJosh.ai Announces New Partnerships and Integrations - Residential SystemsShelly’s Presence Gen4 Sensor Offers a More Private Option for Occupancy AutomationWithings now charges $100 per year to sync your data to other appsAPC 3000VA Lithium Ion UPS, SMTL3000RM2UC, Pure Sine Wave Rackmount UPS, 120V Uninterruptible Power SupplyReverse Engineering ProjectsGitHub - wesbos/photo-frame-dashboard: Getting ADB, root, backups and custom apps onto locked-down Android photo frames (Skylight Calendar, BIUFRAME)Airdrop reverse engineered rea · Plugin Catalog | Hermes AgentHome Assistant’s Matter server adds Matter 1.6.1, camera talkback, and IKEA hardware supportDeal: RISION Magic Thermal Camera, 320x240 QuadIR, Hot/Cold Spot Track, Live Temp | for USB-C iOS, Android & Win w/-4°F~1112°F , ±3.6℉ Accuracy 25Hz Thermal Imaging Camera for HVAC/Electrical Inspection

HomeTech 593: Just Crank It

1 hr 34 min

On this week's show: Apple finally throws a real “Welcome Home” punch with HomeView, a new Apple TV 4K, and even ADT on install duty, Ring ditches the backup key for a hand-crank smart lock, Amazon rolls out a new Alexa tablet lineup, Aqara is now selling in Canadian Tire, Zooz joins Jasco, plus a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Anthropic Says Theoretical 'AI Botnets' Could One Day Target the Smart HomeHomeTech HeadlinesAqara Makes Canadian Retail Debut with Canadian TireRing Unveils Hand-Rechargeable Smart Lock and New 4K CamerasAmazon is phasing out Fire Tablets because they weren’t ‘giving customers what they were asking for’Amazon announces new lineup of Alexa TabletsIntroducing UniFi Network 11 | Our Most Impactful Release YetTesla’s Automations Feature Is Ready for Launch, Hidden Behind a Flag - Not a Tesla AppA New Chapter for Zooz!Jasco Acquires Zooz to Accelerate Growth of Smart Home DivisionEverything Apple launched at its ‘Welcome Home’ eventApple Unveils HomeView Smart Display With Siri AI, Starting at $429 in Canada | iPhone in CanadaApple’s Fabled Smart Home Collection is Here, Here’s What Integrators Need to KnowApple HomeViewLG Video Doorbell Wired – Essence GraphiteADT to Offer In-Home Installation of Apple's New HomeView and MoreThe new Apple TV 4K has built-in microphones so you can talk to Siri AIDeFlock - Flock Camera TrackingLEDVANCE joins Works with Home AssistantFrom the unRAID community on Reddit: Unraid OS 7.3.3 Stable is now available2026 Self-Host User Survey: Open for Submissions

HomeTech 592: The Theme is Updates

49 min

On this week's show: Apple’s smart home plans keep leaking from every direction, with LG-branded locks, doorbells, thermostats, and cameras rumored alongside Apple selling Aqara’s new thermostat; Google Home gets better at hearing you over the chaos; Amazon quietly takes away Alexa aux voice control; UniFi Protect 7.3 squeezes more history out of your storage; Inovelli’s roadmap starts moving again; Home Assistant renames Cloud to Link because, well, “cloud” has baggage; a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Apple and LG team up on new smart home gear, starting with a lock, doorbell, and thermostatApple’s Smart Home Push Could Include Doorbell, Thermostat and Cameras | iPhone in CanadaApple now sells Aqara’s new Adaptive Temperature thermostat and more accessoriesHomeTech HeadlinesGoogle Home speakers can now hear you betterAlexa can’t control the aux input on Amazon Echo speakers anymoreIntroducing Protect 7.3Inovelli 2026: Q3 Update!Z-Wave 800 Series Button Controller + Dimmer Switch | Project WaltHome Assistant renames Home Assistant Cloud to LinkBig Tech ruined the cloud, so we’re renaming oursA Code of Conduct for AI in the HomeEmporia Vue 3 Home Energy MonitorRoomSync for Home Assistant App - App Store

HomeTech 591: Schneider buys Shelly

55 min

On this week's show: Schneider Electric wants Shelly, Apple’s smart home hub may finally be real, Amazon refreshes the Fire TV Stick 4K, Disney raises streaming prices because apparently doubling profits wasn’t enough, ULTRALOQ rolls out new Matter and Aliro-ready locks, Home Assistant’s latest beta overhauls maps, and the local-control crowd keeps cooking with June oven and Roborock cloud-escape projects. We also hit some custom-install gear from Crestron and NextLevel, a weird little Pro-Ject streaming amp, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Shelly Group Has Entered Into an Investment Agreement With Schneider Electric on the intended Voluntary Public Takeover supported by the founders | Shelly GroupReport: Anthropic Lost $42 Billion in 2025, Will Spend $518 Billion in Coming YearsHomeTech HeadlinesApple's smart home hub could arrive next month - EngadgetAmazon unveils a thinner and faster Fire TV Stick 4K, plus a new remote - EngadgetDisney+ and Hulu raise prices by up to 13 percent after doubling profitsULTRALOQ Launches New Smart Lock Collection Including ULTRALOQ Bolt Mission, Bolt Pro and Latch 5 ProWireless Box E – Pro-Ject Audio SystemsNextLevel Acoustics Mantelbar Integrates Fireplace AudioCrestron Home OS 4.12 Adds Multiview for Multiple Video SourcesAnker's new eufy S4 video doorbell sees everything with 360-degree AI trackingThe June oven could live onFrom the selfhosted community on Reddit: Self-host your own Roborock cloud without rooting or hardware modificationTechnical Writeup - Roborock Local ServerHome Assistant 2026.10 Beta: You are here 📍Tesla, Home Assistant, ESPHome and Smarter Automation with Gavin Campbell – HGG690Droplet: Smart Home Water Sensor

HomeTech 590: Hacking the Echo Dot

48 min

On this week's show: your smart TV is probably spying on you, so we talk through what to turn off and why “just don’t connect it” keeps sounding smarter; Matter 1.6.1 finally locks in Groupcast to help grouped devices act like a group; a local Sofabaton integration gives Home Assistant users more remote-control fun; Crestron and Hubitat get a pro-friendly upgrade; D-Tools says the CI market is growing and also very much not growing, depending on who you ask; plus a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! LinkedIn CringeBot 3000Free LinkedIn Post Generator (AI-Powered) | Postiv AIHomeTech HeadlinesThere are ways to protect yourself from your spying TVSofabaton X: local Home Assistant integration for the X1, X1S and X2Crestron-Hubitat Integration Driver Gets a Major v2 UpgradeD-Tools 2026 Midyear Report Finds Widening Performance Gap in CI ChannelMatter 1.6.1 finalizes Groupcast and adds chime sound controlsHome Gadget Geeks  - The Average Guy NetworkGitHub - loryanstrant/HA-CustomComponentMonitor: Reports on whether you are using your Home Assistant custom components

HomeTech 589: A Person Living in Your Doorbell

1 hr 27 min

On this week's show: CEDIA says the crowds showed up, Apple unveiled a foldable iPhone, LG is pushing back on smart TV spying claims, Google wants outside AI agents in your home, Aqara and IKEA both have new Matter-friendly hardware, SimpliSafe would like a human guard at your doorbell, plus a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! HomeTech HeadlinesCEDIA Expo 2026 By the Numbers - Residential SystemsHeard at CEDIA Expo 2026: The Future Is Experiences, Not Products - Residential SystemsLG strongly denies TV spying claims, says tracking and snooping concerns 'not true' - online investigation claims 216,000,000 TVs spy and record audioApple event 2026 recap: iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, and morereddit.com/r/iphone/comments/1whl55w/the_biggest_disappointment_with_the_duoAqara Announces the Availability of The Spatial Multi-Sensor FP400, Offering Advanced Spatial Intelligence for Smart HomesIKEA DUBBELKISEL Brings Matter Over Thread to Cabinet LightingApple wants $60 a month to unlock AI summaries on five camerasGoogle Home is unlocking the agentic smart home — which is great, right?This doorbell camera lets a human security guard watch your front doorCAST-1 Audio CastingDeco Gear 49" Curved 5K Display | DQHD 120Hz Ultrawide MonitorYoolax Motorized Blinds with Remote, Smart Blinds for Windows, Custom SizeHow long until local AI pays for itself? — Sunk CostMy Results: You’re underwater for 19.7 years. — Sunk Cost

HomeTech 588: CEDIA and IFA 2026

1 hr 50 min

On this week's show: TiVo decides skipping commercials should cost something, LG TVs face some very ugly privacy claims, Home Assistant 2026.9 brings a big Modbus cleanup, UniFi tries a friendlier whole-home Wi-Fi pitch, and Sonos rolls out Beam Ultra, Ace Ultra, and a whole new Sonos 27 software story. We also hit new gear from both CEDIA and IFA, a full mailbag of feedback for Gavin, project updates, and so much more! HomeTech HeadlinesApple announces September iPhone launch eventTiVo Plans to End Free Automatic Commercial Skipping in November, Tests Paid Premium Replacement Service | Cord Cutters NewsLG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devicesHomey expands beyond the app with the Portal touchscreen and rotary controllerJBL takes on Sonos with new multi-room Cove speakersShelly launches first smart camera at a budget price without any subscriptionsSonos Launches Beam Ultra and Ace Ultra Pre-Orders in Canada | iPhone in CanadaHow Sonos rebooted itselfSonos 27: Why Your System Keeps Getting BetterIntroducing UniFi Travel Router Long-RangeIntroducing Whole-Home WiFi by UniFiProStudio by Josh.ai Raises the Bar for Custom Home Control, Integration, & Installation at CEDIA Expo 2026AVA OS 3.0 Adds Over 100 New Features to SystemsAudio Pad Series | Architectural Audio Integrated into Faceplates | Magna AudioCEDIA Announces Winners of 2026 Smart Home Awards AmericasGovee expands its smart lighting lineup at IFA 2026 with dual-zone outdoor lights, a simulated skylight, and new COB stripsAqara expands its global smart lighting range with Thread and Zigbee support at IFA 2026These new robot lawn mowers trim your edgesRoborock expands beyond the living room with automated pool cleaners and LiDAR mowers at IFA 2026iRobot unveils the Roomba DuoFeedbackICO – The Smart Pool MonitorSmart Pool Water Analyzer | Make Pool Care Effortless - iopoolDroplet: Smart Home Water SensorTailwind iQ3 Smart Automatic Garage Door ControllerESPHome Tesla BLE“How...

HomeTech 587: CEDIA 2026, Hacked Cameras, and the $80 Echo Dot

1 hr 16 min

On this week's show: CEDIA’s first-timer list hints at where custom integration is heading next, Sonos teases a new soundbar, Control4 gets new Google Home and Google TV integrations, Wyze builds privacy right into a $40 indoor cam, Amazon raises prices on Echo, Fire TV, and Kindle gear while also handing some Fire TV users Alexa Plus for free, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Are These First-Time CEDIA Expo Exhibitors the Next Big Thing in Custom Integration?Sonos Teases New Soundbar Ahead of September Hardware Reveal | iPhone in CanadaChowmainsoft Introduces Google Home and Google TV Integrations for Control4HomeTech HeadlinesRecessed Entry Sensor - Ubiquiti StoreMova’s latest robot vacuum solves the kitchen stool problemWi-Fi 8 is the first wireless upgrade in years that isn’t chasing speed, and home networks need itThe lens in Wyze’s new $40 indoor camera retracts for privacyHackers Compromised 14,500+ Dahua Devices Using Credential Attacks, Auth Bypasses, and P2PFCC officially decides gigabit speeds are too good for youAmazon just hiked the prices for Echo, Fire TV, and Kindle products by up to 60 percentFire TV users are getting an Alexa Plus update – for freeAqara expands H1 Matter lighting lineup with new downlights and spotlightsFrom the homeautomation community on Reddit: I reverse engineered the Litter Robot 4 to control it 100% locally via Home Assistant. Custom firmware and install guide in description!From the homeautomation community on Reddit: I reverse-engineered local Ecobee control and put it on PyPI (no cloud, no dev key, no Home Assistant)From the homeassistant community on Reddit: Samsung Family Hub Reborn: Turning a Fridge Touchscreen into a Home Assistant Dashboard 🏠🥳Video: I Finally Sorted Out My Box of Mystery USB CablesTreedix USB Cable Tester 2.4" Screen for eMarker PD3.0/3.1 ResistorKorg nanoKONTROL2 Slim-Line USB Control Surface, BlackPhoton | Bring your agents to iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, and beyondHo...

HomeTech 586: Distracted by Paperclips

1 hr 7 min

On this week's show: the Open Home Foundation puts Community Day 2026 on the calendar, Apollo makes ESPHome a little less breadboard-y, Petlibro reminds everyone why cloud-dependent pet gear is a terrible way to miss dinner, and Whisker proves AI still can’t always tell one cat from another. We also hit Brilliant’s new managed-service subscription, Comcast turning routers into motion sensors with a privacy asterisk, Aqara pushing Matter camera controls forward, Sonos news, plus CEDIA-bound gear from DreamWall and DoorBird, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Community Day 2026: Save the date! – Open Home FoundationESPHome Starter Kit is shipping!Universal Paperclips (Game)HomeTech HeadlinesCats and dogs are missing meals after a popular smart feeder went downWhisker’s AI-powered litter robot thinks my cats swapped bodiesBrilliant Launches Subscription Service for Managed Smart Home AutomationDreamWall to Debut New Generation of Outdoor CooLED MicroLED Video Wall Solutions at CEDIA Expo 2026DoorBird Launches the New D22x Series - Residential SystemsComcast adds motion sensing to millions of its newer routers, with a privacy catch | TechCrunchSonos gets ready to launch new Ace Ultra headphonesSonos Adds Live Activities Support on iPhoneAqara enables PTZ camera control through Matter on the G350SEED - SEED Early Access | A brand new world, ready to be populatedWhats Up, Reynoldsburg?

HomeTech 585: Bad Gavin, Smart Donut

1 hr 6 min

On this week's show: CEDIA Expo 2026 is almost here with hundreds of product debuts on deck, GE talks up US-made chips in connected laundry, Home Assistant finds a new way to boss around Apple devices, Google Home on iOS may be turning lights on just for fun, Alexa+ lands in Australia, Sonos learns some Lutron tricks, OpenAI’s hockey-puck AI speaker rumor rolls on, ESPHome gets a much friendlier desktop app, plus a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more. Oberlin, OhioHomeTech HeadlinesHundreds of New Products Anticipated to Debut at CEDIA Expo 2026GE Appliances doubles down on US-made chips.iOS 27 Flips the Script: Home Assistant Can Now Control Your Apple DevicesDolby Vision 2 is officially available on select Hisense TVs - EngadgetA Google Home bug is randomly turning on smart lightsAmazon's Alexa+ Assistant Launches in Early Access in Australia“Hey Sonos, open the shades.”OpenAI speaker to be hockey puck-sized and cost over US$300: reportSimplify your ESPHome setup with the new desktop appWiiM Bar | Display-First Dolby Atmos SoundbarBadgers : animated music video : MrWeebl

HomeTech 584: First, They Came for the Robot Vacuums

1 hr 30 min

On this week's show: the FCC’s robot ban turns out to include future robot vacuums and mowers, which may make the next robovac harder to buy without making it much safer; Roku decides budget streamers are a premium experience now; Apple’s smart home hub and Siri refresh are reportedly getting closer; Sonos is teasing some kind of AI move for September; UniFi adds a Thread border router and beefs up Protect; plus new gear from Zooz, Aqara, Xiaomi, Homey, SmartThings, and Home Assistant, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! HomeTech HeadlinesThe US is banning foreign robotsThe US government just banned RoombasRobot vacuums are included in US robot banThe ban on robot vacuums won’t make them safer. But it may make your next one worseThe US Just Banned New Chinese Robot Vacuums and Mowers: Canada Could Be Next | iPhone in CanadaRoku raises streaming stick prices by up to 60 percentZooz 800 Series Z-Wave Long Range Motion Dimmer ZEN12 800LRXiaomi’s smart washing machines are finally going globalSonos Is Reportedly Planning Something Big for AI in SeptemberApple’s long-awaited smart home Siri AI refresh is achingly close to realityApple Could Start New Smart Home Push as Early as OctoberUbiquiti’s new SuperLink Gateway HA brings professional Thread hardware to UniFiUniFi Gets Its Own Thread Border RouterIntroducing UniFi Protect 7.2Homey is a rare smart home platform that is Matter 1.5 certifiedSmartThings quietly brings Matter 1.6 to beta hub firmwareFinally: Aqara launches dual-protocol Matter and Thread smart plugs in the UK and EUHome Assistant 2026.8 beta adds Matter doorbell events and simpler setupFireAvert joins Works with Home AssistantBuilding the device database together: Public preview now live – Open Home FoundationGitHub - GuiPoM/ha-sentinel: HA Sentinel — proactive health monitoring for Home Assistant integrations and appsESPHome Starter KitMaslow4 Large Format CNC

HomeTech 583: OpenAI Wants In, Nice Wants Out

1 hr 21 min

On this week's show: OpenAI may be building a screen-free AI home companion, Nice is skipping CEDIA 2026 and insisting everything is fine, the 2026 TV Shootout crowns both Samsung and Sony, Philips Hue might stick a camera on your TV, and a TP-Link Kasa camera vulnerability report is a rough reminder to patch your gear. We also chat about a touchscreen Zigbee switch from Zemismart, an open-source robot vacuum project, Matter Server 9.1.0, the Only Fan Controller update, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! HomeTech HeadlinesOpenAI Reportedly Developing Screen-Free AI Companion for Smart HomeNice Announces It Has Pulled Out of CEDIA Expo 2026The 2026 Kings of TV Are Crowned at Value Electronics TV Shootout - Residential SystemsZemismart Launches Zigbee Touchscreen Light Switch With Power MonitoringPhilips Hue’s latest camera might be for your TV.IoT-Vulnerability-Research-Public/TP-Link_Kasa_EC71/Kasa_EC71.md at main · BadChemical/IoT-Vulnerability-Research-PublicMatter Server 9.1.0 Releasedxcancel.com/ThirdRealityIncOnly Fan Controller v1.2.1Jimothy

HomeTech 582: Which Switch is Which?

1 hr 24 min

On this week's show: Apple wants smarter Home cameras, but only if you spring for the 2TB iCloud plan, IKEA quietly makes Matter less annoying, and Matter cameras from Tapo, Aqara, EZVIZ, and friends are finally becoming a real category. We also get into Josh.ai adding DMX and DALI for the fancy-lighting crowd, Sonos trimming some of the people you’d think it should keep, a coax-powered floodlight for those Wi-Fi dead zones, Ecowitt’s Kickstarter water tester, new Home Assistant-friendly gear from IoTorero and Third Reality, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! The story behind Erling Haaland and his taxidermy raccoon: ‘Lock the doors, let’s make this special’HomeTech HeadlinesTHIRDREALITY Smart Wall Outlet, Dual Independent Control for 2 Sockets, Individual Power Monitoring, Zigbee Repeater, Compatible with Home Assistant & SmartThings, ETL CertifiedWQT01: Smart Water Quality TesterChannel Master’s Pro Floodlight uses coax to bring smart lighting to your garden’s dead zonesApple Intelligence in Apple Home will require the $10-a-month iCloud Plus plan.Sonos Sacks Top Designers Behind its Premium Speakers | iPhone in CanadaJosh.ai Now Offers Native DMX & DALI Support - Residential SystemsIKEA updates DIRIGERA hub with Matter 1.4.2 support and improved network stabilityTapo, Aqara, Ulticam, and EZVIZ: All the Matter-certified camerasIoTorero joins Works with Home AssistantHermes Agent — The Agent That Grows With YouIrriSense 2 | 4-in-1 Smart Sprinkler & Irrigation System | AiperElegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K – Best 3D Printer for Beginners & ProsPrismML — Announcing Bonsai 27B: The First 27B-Class Model to Run on a Phone

HomeTech 581: YOLO Updates

On this week's show: Apple makes Apple Home hubs a lot pricier, Samsung puts a $5 toll booth in front of the SmartThings API, and Matter itself keeps inching toward “maybe this really will work.” We also hit a THIRDREALITY timer clock, an interesting universal remote hub, Level’s rough week, Netflix’s new profile email rule, project updates, a pick of the week, and so much more! Building an Apple Home just got pricier: New hardware hikes affect key Matter hubsHome Tech HeadlinesNew - THIRDREALITY Smart Timer Light TL2,Digital Clock,60GHz mmWave Radar,RGB Light,Light Sensor,Simple Setup,Countdown Timer,Matter Enabled,2.4GHz WiFi only,Compatible with Alexa, Apple Home,Google HomeDREO Brings Matter Connectivity to TurboPoly™ Fan 765S, Furthering its Open Ecosystem CommitmentOpenInfrared Point: Universal Remote HubIntroducing UniFi Network 10.5Hackers target UniFi as critical exploits surfaceCrestron Launches Configure Pro Platform for Crestron Home OSJosh.ai Showcases AI-Powered Home Control with New Experiential VideoHunter Douglas Alta Window Fashions Motorized Shades Now Compatible with PowerView AutomationSamsung will soon start charging to access its smart home APIA New Enhanced SmartThings API Experience  - SmartThings BlogNetflix now requires every user profile to be tied to unique email addressSmart lock maker Level has been gutted and its founders are outMatter Just Underwent a Major Stress Test for Supporting Large-Scale DeploymentsHome Assistant upgrades to Matter 1.5.1 with a better codebaseThe Matter upgrade you’ve been waiting forInside the room where the smart home industry is still betting on MatterDroplet the #1 Smart Home Water Sensor - Hydrific, part of LIXIL

HomeTech 580: Gemini in the House

1 hr 16 min

On this week's show: Hue brings wired wall modules to Europe and keeps pushing Matter, Schlage’s UWB smart lock finally gets a date and a price, Amazon rolls Alexa+ into Brazil, Google launches a new Gemini-powered speaker while retiring a couple of old Nest favorites, Sonos keeps trying to fix the app it broke, Matter 1.6 tries to make Matter less Matter-y, and a report says your smart TV apps may be doing more networking than streaming. Plus a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Energy minister plans 'nuclear renaissance' with up to 10 reactors built by 2040HomeTech HeadlinesValve prices the Steam Machine at $1,049Europe - Hue’s wired wall modules bring non-smart lights into its ecosystemSchlage’s UWB-enabled smart lock launches this monthAlexa+ Launches in Early Access in BrazilGoogle Has Discontinued its Nest Audio and Nest Mini SpeakersGoogle's Gemini-Powered Home Speaker Launches on June 25 for $99.99Google’s first smart speaker in six years arrives next weekGoogle Home Speaker Canada: Price, Release Date, and AI FeaturesSonos Updating App With New Volume Controls and Navigation | iPhone in CanadaSignify Enhances Philips Hue Matter Support Through Collaboration with Silicon LabsInstead of new devices, Matter 1.6 focuses on making Matter less of a headacheMatter 1.6 Brings NFC Setup, Joint Fabric, and Smarter ThermostatsNearly Half of LG Smart TV Apps Contain Residential Proxy SDKsHow Roomba started a robot revolutionGoveeLife Smart Nugget Ice Maker Pro, 60lbs Daily, 6-Minute First Ice, 40dB Ultra-Quiet with AI NoiseGuard, App & Voice Control, Self-Clean, 3.5lbs Basket & Dual Water Tanks, for Home Kitchen, Party

HomeTech 579: Roku is FOX'd

1 hr 3 min

On this week's show: Alexa+ finally opens up across Canada in English and French, Prime Day deals are already leaking out of Amazon’s cart, Fox wants to buy Roku in a massive streaming-and-ads play, and ADI layoffs have Control4 watchers a little nervous. We’ve also got project updates featuring cameras, deck drama, Starlink, a new show notes server, a pick of the week, and so much more! Hetzner Price Adjustment 15 June 2026 - Hetzner DocsHomeTech HeadlinesAmazon Just Opened Alexa+ to All Canadians. Here’s What’s ChangedAlexa+ is available across Canada in English and FrenchThe best early Amazon Prime Day deals include Apple, Bose, and moreFox Corporation announces $22B acquisition of Roku in landmark streaming and live TV dealWith Resideo Spin-Off of ADI Imminent, Sources Say ADI is Cutting StaffMilwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lithium Ion Cordless 4-inch Rear Handle Circular SawCamera G6 180 - Ubiquiti StoreAccess Point E7 - Ubiquiti StoreStarlink RoamZooz ZEN14 Double Outdoor Plug – ZOOZ

HomeTech 578: Furry Friend Detection

1 hr 21 min

On this week's show: Apple Home gets Thread 1.4, 4K video, and energy tracking, Amazon gives the Echo Hub a makeover with smarter Ring features, and Google teaches Nest cams to recognize your pets. We also check out Eufy’s biometric locks, UniFi’s campus-level security gear, WiiM’s first soundbar, a Donut Lab battery scandal that’s gone flat, and Music Assistant’s sonic smarts. All that, project updates, and so much more! HomeTech HeadlinesApple Home goes pro: Thread 1.4, 4K video, and native energy management in iOS 27 | Matter Alpha - matteralpha.comCameras get an Apple Intelligence boost in Apple Home | The Verge - theverge.comApple’s Home app will soon show you how much energy your smart plug is drawing. | The Verge - theverge.comShark is bringing some style to robot vacuums. | The Verge - The VergeAmazon’s Echo Hub gets a customizable new look and Ring’s AI features | The Verge - theverge.comNest cams can now recognize your furry friends. | The Verge - theverge.comEufy launches new smart locks with facial recognition and palm scanning. | The Verge - theverge.comUniFi Protect is Now Campus Security Ready - blog.ui.comWiiM expands its whole-home ecosystem with a new soundbar | The Verge - theverge.comMusic Assistant 2.9: Discover Your Sound - Music Assistant - music-assistant.ioFeatherSnap Smart Bird Feeder Camera | Wi-Fi, Solar, & Bird ID

HomeTech 577: eero Phone Home

On this week’s show: SwitchBot flips the switch on Nanoleaf, eero dials back to the landline era with a new Telephone Adapter, Home Assistant welcomes Sensereo’s smoke and CO alarms, and the latest Home Assistant beta brings new toys for dashboards, automations, and IR nerds alike. A pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! What to Expect From WWDC 2026: Gemini-Powered Siri, iOS 27, macOS 27 and MoreMicrosoft Build 2026: All the news about Windows, AI, RTX Spark, and more -HomeTech HeadlinesSwitchBot brightens its smart home portfolio with Nanoleaf acquisition | Matter Alpha - matteralpha.comIntroducing eero Telephone Adapter: Adding VoIP to customer networks quickly and easily. – The Download - blog.eero.comAqara in Best BuyPick of the Week: Relax with CoaxSensereo joins Works with Home Assistant - Home Assistant - home-assistant.io2026.6 Beta: A betta title - Home Assistant - rc.home-assistant.io

HomeTech 576: Scream. Trip. Run.

On this week's show: We talk TV (shows), Govee is shelf shocked, Linkind launches a fiery new Matter bulb, Bell wants your internet unstoppable with mobile and UPS backups, Ubiquiti patches some serious UniFi holes, Google hints at new Gemini-powered speakers, and Open Home Foundation brings e-paper displays to the smart home world. All that, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Show Notes HomeTech WatchlistWidow's Bay (Apple TV+) - Funny PreviewGhosts (CBS / Paramount+)St. Denis MedicalSuperstoreThe BoysFromM.I.A.The TradesLetterkennyMating SeasonTedProject Hail MaryThis Is Not a TestNormalSkinamarinkThe Mandalorian & GroguHomeTech HeadlinesGovee included a book on ‘White Supremacy’ in its website imagery | The Verge - theverge.comLinkind's new Smart Light Stick features realistic flame effects and seamless Matter connectivity | Matter Alpha - matteralpha.comBell launches new internet backup options in case of outages - mobilesyrup.comUbiquiti patches three max severity UniFi OS vulnerabilities - bleepingcomputer.comMore Google Home speakers could be on the way. | The Verge - theverge.comPick of the week: TV to Right?Welcoming OpenDisplay as our newest collaboration partner – Open Home Foundation - openhomefoundation.org

HomeTech 575: Gunk Tank

On this week's show: Google I/O 2026 is all about agentic AI and Search that answers before you ask, Homey hikes hardware prices and Plex triples its Lifetime Pass price, Hubitat hooks up with Ring, UniFi announces a new 5G backup, Birdie Pro faints at bad air, and iGarden’s robot goes for an Olympic clean. A pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Show Notes The 13 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2026 | The Verge - theverge.comEverything Announced at Google I/O 2026: Gemini, Search, Smart Glasses | WIRED - wired.comHomeTech HeadlinesWhy we’re raising prices on Homey Pro and Homey Pro mini – News | Homey - homey.appLifetime Plex Pass Price Jumps to Over $1,000 in Canada | iPhone in Canada - iphoneincanada.caHubitat Elevation 2.5.0 Update Adds Ring Integration To Power Smarter Home Automation | Markets Insider - markets.businessinsider.comIntroducing UniFi 5G Backup - blog.ui.comThis mechanical bird drops dead when your home’s air quality worsens | The Verge - theverge.comiGarden Intelligent Pool Cleaning Robot M1-AI Series | Dual-AI Vision Robotic Cordless Pool Cleaner - igarden.aiPick of the Week:Toronto, the Blue Jays, and a Pool Pressure SensorA modern disaster movie where Someone says "Turn on the News"Hzunzunbee joins Works with Home Assistant

HomeTech 574: Backdoors, Bots, and Baby Monitors

On this week’s show: Ubiquiti doubles down with a new UniFi NVR and a major Protect 7.1 update, Unraid ditches the USB stick (finally) with internal boot, and smart vacuums are getting weirder, Blink goes 2K on a budget, Yarbo promises to close its mower’s backdoor, the FBI is resetting routers, and over a million cameras were alarmingly open to hackers. All of this, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Show Notes HomeTech HeadlinesNetwork Video Recorder G2 Pro - Ubiquiti Store United States - store.ui.comWelcome to Protect 7.1 - blog.ui.comEufy’s New Robovac Combines Matter and a Built-in Fragrance Module - homekitnews.comThese new Roombas are smaller and cheaper | The Verge - theverge.comBlink bumps its budget buzzer to 2K | The Verge - theverge.comThe FBI may have reset your wireless router; if so, you should replace it - 9to5mac.comA million baby monitors and security cameras were easily viewable by hackers | The Verge - theverge.comYarbo says it will remove the intentional backdoor from its robot lawn mower | The Verge - theverge.comUnraid | Unraid 7.3.0 Stable Now Available - unraid.net

HomeTech 573: Slothbot

On this week's show: TJ gets ready to head to Canada, Apple pays for promising too much from Siri, ULTRALOQ goes tap-to-unlock with Aliro, and Homebridge 2.0 finally speaks Matter. The Roomba creator builds a furry robot friend, Matter.JS Server gets smarter debugging, BEGA lights up Home Assistant, and the new HA beta tunes into sub‑GHz RF. Plus, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Show Notes Apple Will Pay $250 Million for Overhyping Siri. Canadian Users Get to Watch | iPhone in Canada - iphoneincanada.caHomeTech HeadlinesULTRALOQ achieves Aliro certification for Latch and Bolt locks | Matter Alpha - matteralpha.comHomebridge 2.0 is here, and it speaks Matter | The Verge - theverge.comGoogle's Gemini-powered Home speaker is MIA - mobilesyrup.comIntroducing Dream Machine Beast - blog.ui.comBose takes a swing at Sonos with its new home speakers | The Verge - theverge.comSonoff Unveils NSPanel Pro Gen2 with Matter, dual relays, HA Support - homekitnews.comThe creator of Roomba is back with a furry robot companion | The Verge - theverge.comMatter.JS Server now offers ultimate tool to troubleshoot Matter and Thread | Matter Alpha - matteralpha.comBEGA joins Works with Home Assistant - Home Assistant - home-assistant.io2026.5 Beta: We're on the same frequency now 📡 - Home Assistant - rc.home-assistant.io

HomeTech 572: The Self-Care Chair

On this week's show: Walmart’s Vizio TVs can’t stream without an account, La‑Z‑Boy gets loud with Klipsch‑powered furniture, and Govee keeps lighting up everything from ceilings to patios, one fixture at a time. Home Assistant hikes the price of Green, eero gets a government seal of approval, ubisys joins the club, and Unraid teams up with 45HomeLab for a monster NAS. Plus ap pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Show Notes U.S. government recognizes eero as a trusted and secure provider of routers – The Download - blog.eero.comHome Assistant Green price hiked, here’s why | Matter Alpha - matteralpha.comHomeTech HeadlinesAlexa+ is Now Available in Early Access in Spain - thurrott.comThe New Site Manager - Now Official - blog.ui.comTP-Link Announces Forthcoming Matter downlight with Dual Light Sources - homekitnews.comGovee expands premium smart home fixtures with the Ceiling Light Ultra | Matter Alpha - matteralpha.comGovee’s new colorful outdoor lights are its first with solar power | The Verge - theverge.comNewly purchased Vizio TVs now require Walmart accounts to use smart features - Ars Technica - arstechnica.comLa-Z-Boy’s recliners and sofas are getting built-in Klipsch speakers | The Verge - theverge.comPick of the WeekRelease RoomRelay v1.0.4 · guicn555/RoomRelay · GitHub - github.comubisys joins Works with Home Assistant - Blog - Home Assistant Community - community.home-assistant.ioYou asked us to tell you first. The X15 is here. - dua63.r.a.d.sendibm1.comUnraid | Meet the X15 | 45Homelab > Unraid Partnership Signature Series - unraid.netYou can now visualize your smart home network with Thread Group's new Network Diagnostics app [UPDATED] | Matter Alpha - matteralpha.com

HomeTech 571: SkeetVac

On this week's show: Alexa+ learns Italian while Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick gets slimmer and smarter, Netgear dodges a router ban, Ecovacs blasts stains with cleaning jets, and Aqara quietly launches a new Matter sensor. Ubiquiti unveils EAV switching for pro AVs, Apollo celebrates open source with a new ESPHome starter kit, and BLUETTI wants to keep your fridge alive through any storm. All this, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! HomeTech HeadlinesNetgear Wins FCC Conditional Approval on Its Consumer Routers, Exempting Them From Ban - Strata-gee.com - strata-gee.comAlexa+ Launches in Early Access in Italy - thurrott.comToronto could get Canada's first 'virtual gated community' using controversial tech - mobilesyrup.comBLUETTI FridgePower Review: Silent Backup That Saves Your Fridge | iPhone in Canada - iphoneincanada.caAmazon's New Fire TV Stick HD is 30% Slimmer and Supports Alexa+ - thurrott.comEcovacs’ new robovac spots and pretreats dried stains using powerful jets | The Verge - theverge.comNew Aqara FP310 sensor brings 24GHz radar and Matter support to China - Matter AlphaIntroducing EAV Switching - blog.ui.comPick of the WeekIllumibot - House of Glass - TikTokState of the Open Home 2026 Was Incredible and We Announced the ESPHom – Apollo Automation - apolloautomation.comBirdbuddy : HomeBirdfy Smart Bird Feeder Camera | AI Bird Watching & IdentificationTJs Bird Friend

HomeTech 570: The Gift and the Curse

On this week's show: Google finally lets Workspace users into the Google Home party, Aqara keeps busy with new hubs, thermostats, and sensors, Samsung trims the price tag on its 2026 Frame TVs, Hisense adds a smaller CanvasTV that still wants to be art, LG shows off a mighty new MAGNIT Micro LED system, and Sony teases some serious RGB tech. There’s also a peek at the Home Assistant roadmap, project updates, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Show Notes HomeTech HeadlinesGoogle Home App Now Supports Google Workspace Accounts - thurrott.comAqura Hub w200Aqara W200 Thermostat Release VideoAqara Multi-State Sensor P100Samsung announces 2026 Frame TVs and the Pro costs less than last year’sHisense Adds 50-Inch Model to Its CanvasTV Lineup - Residential SystemsLG Introduces New MAGNIT Micro LED TV - Residential SystemsSony Introduces True RGB Technology for Its TelevisionsHome Assistant RoadmapTJ's Trench

HomeTech 569: Ring Goes 4K, Home Assistant Goes '95

On this week's show: Ring launches 4K video doorbells and a whole developer portal while Ubiquiti sends AI to the edge with a new series UniFi G6 cameras. Reolink shines bright with its solar floodlight cam, Nuki taps into Apple Home Key, and DEWENWILS dives into Matter with a smart pool pump timer. Matter 1.5.1 gets better camera streaming, Heatit joins Works with Home Assistant, and backup encryption gets a serious upgrade. Plus, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Show Notes Artemis 2 live updates: launch time, pre-flight checks - thestar.comHomeTech HeadlinesRing finally brings 4K video to its battery-powered doorbell camera | The Verge - theverge.comRing Developer - developer.amazon.comIntroducing G6 Edge Series - blog.ui.comReolink’s first solar-powered floodlight camera offers wire-free home security | The Verge - theverge.comNuki adds Apple Home Key to its smart lock | The Verge - theverge.comDEWENWILS launches the world's first Matter-compatible smart pool pump timer | Matter Alpha - matteralpha.comThe latest Matter update improves camera streaming | The Verge - theverge.comPick of the Week: GitHub - piitaya/ha95: Home Assistant 95 · GitHub - github.com2026.4 Beta: Infrared never left the chat - Home Assistant - rc.home-assistant.ioMusic Assistant 2.8: Let's get this party started! - Music Assistant - music-assistant.ioHeatit joins Works with Home Assistant - Home Assistant - home-assistant.ioWe now make the best Zigbee and Z-Wave repeaters and open whole-home audio - nabucasa.mailcoach.appModernizing encryption of Home Assistant backups - Home Assistant - home-assistant.ioHAGHSGL.iNet GL-BE3600 (Slate 7) Portable Travel Router, Pocket Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7, 2.5G Router, Portable VPN Routers WiFi for Travel, Public Computer Routers, Business Trip, Mobile/RV/Cruise/PlaneAnker Nano Power Strip, Desk Clamp with 1500J Surge Protector, 5ft Extension Cord, 70W Max Gami...

HomeTech 568: Smart Home, Dumb Ads

On this week's show: Josh.ai takes smart homes to a whole new level of language learning, Amazon’s Alexa+ crosses the pond with a serious accent, Telus launches an all-Canadian AI butler, and Hisense decides you need ads with your HDMI inputs. The FCC bans foreign-made routers (so, almost all of them), and Brava joins the long list of smart gadgets that got cooked by their own cloud. All this, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Show Notes HomeTech HeadlinesJosh.ai Keynote 2026: Home in Harmony Showcases a New Era of Adaptive Home Control - josh.aiAmazon's Alexa+ Assistant Launches in the UK - thurrott.comTelus Launches New AI Smart Home Assistant to Control Thousands of Devices | iPhone in Canada - iphoneincanada.caHisense TVs force owners to watch intrusive ads when switching inputs, visiting the home screen, or even changing channels — practice infuriates consumers, brand denies wrongdoing | Tom's Hardware - Tom's HardwareAnother smart oven shuts down. - The VergeThe US government just banned consumer routers made outside the US | The Verge - theverge.comPick of the Week GitHub - danielwoz/ubiquiti-protect-onvif-event-listener: A binary that listens to the configured third party cameras for detection events and sets up ubiquiti protect events with thumbnails. · GitHub - github.com

HomeTech 567: Wago Matters

On this week’s show: UniFi drops Protect 7.0 with customizable dashboards, smarter event review, local AI image search, and a $4,999 Enterprise NVR Core to store all that footage—plus a $39 Relay and a whole lot of 25G. WAGO says Matter is finally electrician-friendly, while Ikea proves Matter still means “it depends.” Aqara launches the first Matter-certified camera, a new PoE doorbell with HomeKit Secure Video, and we check in on a Navimow mower integration for Home Assistant. A pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Show NotesHomeTech HeadlinesIntroducing Protect 7.0 - blog.ui.comEnterprise NVR Core - Ubiquiti Store United States - Ubiquiti Store United StatesProtect Relay - Ubiquiti Store United States - Ubiquiti Store United StatesWago and Matter: “We Want to Really Get Into This Market” - matter-smarthomeIkea tried to build a smart home for everyone — here’s why it’s not working yet - The VergeHands on with Aqara’s new Matter-compatible camera - The VergeAqara Camera Hub G350: The World's First Matter-Certified Camera - AqaraAqara’s first wired doorbell works with Apple’s HomeKit Secure Video and costs $100. - The VergePick of the Week: High Security for the CatnipGitHub - segwaynavimow/NavimowHA - GitHub

HomeTech 566: Peculiar Projects

On this week’s show: iRobot comes back from bankruptcy with a tiny Roomba Mini that won’t launch in the US, Homey adds Python support to open the app floodgates, Sonos launches a new portable Play speaker and a mic-free Era 100 SL while also admitting its Apple TV rival is dead, IKEA pushes a Dirigera update to fix Matter pairing, and Zooz gets Z-Wave Long Range sensors certified for Alarm.com. All of this, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Show NotesShow Notes iRobot’s Roomba Mini can clean where its larger robovacs can’t reach - The VergeIntroducing the Python Apps SDK – News | Homey - homey.appSonos Launches ‘Play’ Speaker and Era 100 SL: Here’s Canadian Pricing | iPhone in CanadaSonos CEO Confirms Apple TV Competitor Is Dead: Why ‘Pinewood’ Never Launched | iPhone in CanadaIkea Dirigera firmware update targets Matter onboarding and pairing issues - Matter Alpha🎉 Alarm.com Certifications - What's New - zoozcommunityPick of the Week: Can Home Assistant Run Doom?

HomeTech 565: Shark Sees Stains

On this week’s show: Sonos accidentally leaks the Play, and UniFi drops a WiFi 7 U7 Mesh with big range claims. Aqara adds Samsung Home Key as Aliro finally becomes real, Shark’s $1,300 robot hunts stains with UV, and Samsung promises to ask Texans before watching what they watch. Meta smart glasses get creepier (and detectable), BGR says hubs are dead (sure), Home Assistant spring cleaning begins, robotic mowers get their own pet-aware gate, plus a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Show NotesAnthropic refuses Pentagon’s new terms, standing firm on lethal autonomous weapons and mass surveillance - The VergeHomeTech HeadlinesPortable Sonos Play speaker leaks on Canadian Best Buy - The VergeBuy New - Navimow MowGate Smart Automatic Gate for Robotic Lawn Mowers - The Green TeamIntroducing U7 Mesh - blog.ui.comAqara’s U400 now supports Samsung’s Home Key. - The VergeThe smart lock standard that could replace your keys is finally here - The VergeShark’s latest robot vacuum hunts stains with UV light - The VergeSamsung TVs to stop collecting Texans’ data without express consent - BleepingComputerDear Meta Smart Glasses Wearers: You're Being Watched, Too - GizmodoGitHub - yjeanrenaud/yj_nearbyglasses at selfh.st - GitHubSomeone made an app to detect nearby smart glasses - MobileSyrupMailbagWhy There's Simply No Need For A Smart Home Hub Anymore - BGR - BGR2026.3: A clean sweep - Home AssistantApollo Automation Expands Works With Home Assistant Certification: BTN - Apollo Automation

HomeTech 564: E-ink Everything

On this week’s show: Google Home lets you delete its pre-made routines, Sonos shows profit but not growth, IKEA’s leaked Matter light driver, Heiman joins Works with Home Assistant with Thread-based safety sensors, a pick of the week, project updates, AI updates, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Show Notes I Donut Believe - Presenting Third Party Results - I Donut BelieveHomeTech HeadlinesGoogle Home now lets you delete pre-made routines, improves clip downloads on web - 9to5GoogleSonos Q1/2026 Shows Little Progress; CEO Gives Clues to His Turnaround Plan - Strata-gee.comIKEA’s latest Matter-compatible smart home gadget has been leaked – here's all you need to know - T3Pick of the WeekGitHub - ugomeda/home-assistant-epaper-remote: An e-ink remote for Home-Assistant built with FastEPD - GitHubHow I built Timeframe, our family e-paper dashboard - hawksley.orgHeiman joins Works with Home Assistant - Home AssistantThe Open Home Foundation merch store is here! - Blog - Home Assistant Community - Home Assistant Community

HomeTech 563: Auto-Man

On this week’s show: Ring’s Super Bowl ad fallout keeps getting worse as Search Party, Flock, Axon, and leaked emails raise bigger surveillance questions, Fire TV gets its biggest UI update ever, Eufy promises five-year motion sensors, and Third Reality drops new Zigbee gear. Ubiquiti goes industrial with a new Cloud Gateway, Shelly leaves garage doors wide open (literally), and OpenAI picks up the founder of OpenClaw. All of this, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Show Notes After Search Party backlash, Ring is still avoiding the bigger questions - The VergeDefinitely Only for Dogs: Ring's Superbowl Commercial (Parody)Ring’s Flock breakup doesn’t fix its real problem - The VergeRing cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash - The VergeRing’s AI-powered Search Party won’t stop at finding lost dogs, leaked email shows - The VergeHomeTech HeadlinesFire TV's biggest update ever is here. - amazon.comEufy reveals new smart home motion sensors with incredible battery life - The AmbientSmart Water Leak Sensor WL2 - thirdreality.comSmart Button ZB2Cloud Gateway Industrial - Ubiquiti Store United States - Ubiquiti Store United StatesSmart Home Flaw Lets Hackers Open Your Garage Door - TROYPOINTPic of the Week: Frisbee or Ubiquity?OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger is joining OpenAI - The Verge

HomeTech 562: Goodbye HomeKit, Hello OpenClaw

On this week's show: Ring’s Super Bowl ad creeps everyone out with AI dog-finding (and maybe people-tracking) technology, TI drops $7.5 billion on Silicon Labs in a bold smart home chip move, Apple kills the old HomeKit just in time for Valentine's 2026, and SwitchBot dreams big with AI agents and RTSP cameras in a mystery lunchbox-shaped hub. Plus: a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Show Notes Ring Super Bowl commercial: Why 2026 ad is receiving backlash from fans over creepy concept - Yahoo NewsAmazon Ring’s Super Bowl ad sparks backlash amid fears of mass surveillance - The VergeHomeTech HeadlinesA US chipmaker is buying this IOT company for $7.5 billion. - The VergeApple is killing the old HomeKit Tuesday - The VergeSwitchBot AI Hub will soon run OpenClaw - Matter AlphaFBI releases recovered footage from Nancy Guthrie’s Nest cam - The VergePick of the Week: I built a theater in a toilet. - YoutubeSolar Sheds, Smart Gardens, and a Reality Check from CES 2026 with TJ Huddleston – HGG670Yardian Pro Smart Sprinkler Controller (12-Zone) – Easy DIY Install, Apple HomeKit, Ethernet & Wi-Fi, Manual Buttons, Weather-Based SchedulingFlair hvacOS Solutions | Optimize Temperature, Comfort, and Airflow

HomeTech 561: 8K Is Dead, Long Live Buttons

On this week’s show: Control4 previews shiny new touchscreens and subscriptions, Google Home finally wakes up to buttons, and Ikea’s Matter devices can’t seem to "Thread the needle." Home Assistant wants your device data (respectfully), the 8K dream is officially dead (RIP pixels), and Nice and Yubii have ecosystem updates. Plus, a new dirt-hugging soil sensor, a pick of the week, project updates, an AI bot forces Gavin to spend money, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Home Tech HeadlinesNice to Showcase Smart Living ecosystem at ISE 2026 - rAVe PUBSADI Previews Upcoming T5 Models as Well as New Connect Subscription for X4 Platform - CEPROGoogle Home finally adds support for buttons - The VergeIkea’s cheap new smart home gear is struggling to get connected - The VergeThe TV industry finally concedes that the future may not be in 8K - Ars TechnicaNew Govee Outdoor Pathway Lights 2 Lite bring S‑shaped color effects to your garden - The AmbientThis Dreame lightstrip is a brighter alternative to Hue’s Flux, and it’s available now - The AmbientPre-sale: WH52 Soil Moisture/Temperature/EC Sensor, Wireless 3-in-1 So - EcowittPick of the WeekSurprise Birthday Delivery Surprise Gone WrongHow we'll build the device database, together - Home AssistantOnly Fan Controller

HomeTech 560: Sidewalks, SwitchBots, and Sonos Zones

On this week’s show: Gavin as a Service officially launches on YouTube, Sonos drops a new multi-zone Amp while Sony seems ready to drop the whole TV business. Amazon Sidewalk quietly infects Canada. ESPHome gets Control4 support, SwitchBot launches an AI hub with Home Assistant inside, and Zooz Z-Wave joins Apollo’s party. Seth tests drives a new AI assistant, TJ is all in again with Sonos (not really), a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Image credit: arkangel.wordpress.com Show Notes HomeTech HeadlinesSonos Introduces Amp Multi Streaming Amplifier for Large Residential Audio Systems - CEPROIndustry is Abuzz - What's Happening With Sony TVs & Audio? What is China's TCL's Involvement? - Strata-gee.comAmazon Sidewalk Arrives in Canada Feb. 26: How to Opt Out of the Shared Network | iPhone in Canada - iPhone in Canada | Canada’s source for Apple, telecom, tech news, and dealsEcowitt WS90 - 7-in-1 weather station - Shelly Europe - Shelly EuropeApollo Automation Now Carries ZOOZ Z-Wave Smart Home Devices: Expandin - Apollo AutomationESPHome - Driver for Control4 - chowmain.softwareWemo App Support Ending for Select Products in 2026 - manage.kmail-lists.comSwitchBot Launches its AI-Centric Matter Home Hub - Homekit News and ReviewsPick of the Week: 100 years since the 'birth' of television took place in Soho | ITV News - ITV NewsKuba Komet TV - Early TelevisionHome Assistant shifts Matter integration to Matter.js in beta - Matter AlphaLike, Subscribe, Ring the Bell, Save Automation, Do Your Thing: Gavin as a Service (YouTube)Affliate Link for Droplet: Droplet - The Smart Home PlatformOpenClaw — Personal AI Assistant

HomeTech 559: What Happens in Vegas... Ends Up in Our Podcast

On this week's show: Josh.ai and Control4 settle but at a cost —voice control stays, but touchscreens and remotes get benched. CES 2026 brings a flurry of floor interviews straight from Vegas, and we dig into a listener letter on Homey Self-Hosted. All that, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Show Notes CES CoverageThe Future of Z-Wave: Your Involvement MattersSmart Button Home - Slate Switch - Wireless Smart Remote SwitchDroplet the #1 Smart Home Water Sensor - Hydrific, part of LIXILGemns™ | Energy Harvesting TechnologyA New Smart Toilet Sensor May Be the Key to Solving Dehydration

HomeTech 558: CES 2026

On this week's show: CES 2026 gave us everything from refrigerators with ads and humanoid laundry bots to pool cleaners smarter than your thermostat. Amazon and Samsung double down on AI (for better or worse), IKEA floods the market with affordable Matter gear, and Ring keeps dancing with Sidewalk and privacy. Kwikset locks in a new Matter smart lock under $200, SwitchBot wants to do your chores, and Roborock dares to climb stairs. Plus, Home Assistant gets a powerful new Music Assistant, Bose open-sources old gear instead of bricking it, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Show Notes The HandyWorst in Show' CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells - AP NewsHomeTech HeadlinesCES 2026Samsung Reveals Wireless 'Music Studio' Speakers and Soundbars for Home Theaters - CEPROBose is open-sourcing its old smart speakers instead of bricking them - The VergeAmazon Introduces Ember Artline Lifestyle TV, Expands Ring Security Portfolio at CES 2026 - CEPROAlexa+ is Coming to Samsung TVs, BMW Cars, and More - Thurrott.comKwikset’s new Matter-over-Thread smart lock costs under $200 - The VergeRing Unloads a Flood of New Security Tech at CES: What’s Coming to Canada | iPhone in Canada - iPhone in Canada | Canada’s source for Apple, telecom, tech news, and dealsRing’s Fire Watch turns doorbell cameras into wildfire detectors - The VergeRing’s new smart home sensors use Sidewalk instead of Wi-Fi or Z-Wave - The VergeA Broad New Lineup of Affordable Matter-over-Thread Devices from IKEA Unlocks Easier Whole-Home Automation for SmartThings Users - SmartThings Blog - SmartThings BlogLifx launches a smart mirror and a $30 dimmer switch that can control smart bulbs - The VergeGE’s new smart fridge wants to help you shop for groceries - The VergeRainPoint Unveils First All-in-One Irrigation System at CES, Revolutionizing Home Gardening with Smart Home Tech - All...

HomeTech 557: CES Live - Apollo Automation Monthly Livestream

On this week's show: Live from CES! The HomeTech team joined Justin and Kyle on the Apollo Automation monthly livestream on in Las Vegas at CES 2026. We had a great time and wanted to share the conversation on our feed as well. Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Show Notes Episode 21 (January 5, 2026) - Apollo Automation Monthly Live StreamExpanding Smart Home Automation Capabilities | Apollo Automation

HomeTech 556: Too Sucky to Fail

On this week's show: iRobot vacuums up a bankruptcy filing and is scooped up by Picea, Apollo launches a new four-button mini-keyboard, Shelly drops a new all-in-one smart plug, WiiM continues its crusade against Sonos with a compact speaker, Homey launches a self-hosted option, and Emerald (parent company of CEDIA Expo) might be for sale. All this news, letters from the mailbag, CES Pre-Game discussions, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Show Notes Apollo Automation Donates $4,200 to CASA of Lexington and Open Home Fo - Apollo AutomationHomeTech HeadlinesiRobot files for bankruptcy - The VergeWho is Picea Robotics, Roomba’s new owner? - The VergeBTN-1 Macro Deck - Apollo AutomationWiiM Just Expanded Its Wireless Speaker Lineup with the Leaner Sound Lite - CEPROHomey Self-Hosted Server – Run Homey on your hardware - homey.appShelly Plug US Gen4 – Smart Plug for Home Automation (1800W) - Shelly USA - Shelly USAApparently for Sale, Emerald Board is Reviewing Multiple Offers to be Acquired - Strata-gee.com

HomeTech 555: The 11th Annual Technology.fm Fireside Chat

The 11th annual Technology.fm Fireside Chat brings together a group of smart home podcasters for a year-end roundtable on the biggest developments of the past year. Richard Gunther and Adam Justice from the Smart Home Show join Gavin, TJ, and Seth to reflects on key products, platforms, and trends that shaped the smart home, what worked, what disappointed, and what it all means heading into the year ahead. Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Show Notes Most intersting Stories of 2025Chamberlain blocks smart home integrations with its garage door openers — again - The VergeZ-Wave is not deadAmazon Alexa+ vs. Google Gemini: Which AI Will Rule Your Smart Home?Trump launched global tariff wars in 2025. Here's a recap of his trade actions this yearFavorite Products of 2025AI Horn Speaker - Ubiquiti StoreYou've Been Using AI the Hard Way (Use This Instead)Aqara Light Switch H2 USIndoor & Outdoor Christmas Lights: Decor & Tree Lights | TwinklyAqara Presence Multi-Sensor FP300: 5-in-1 DetectionBridge Pro - Smart hub | Philips HueBirdbuddy : HomeGitHub - gmatrangola/AItomation: Build Home Assistant Automations with LLM PromptsThe Smart Home Show

HomeTech 554: Garage Door Drama (Again)

On this week's show: Chamberlain locks down garage integrations (again), Doma reinvents the smart door with a motor and facial recognition, Homey Pro gets a RAM boost, Firewalla goes Zero Trust Wi-Fi 7 on the go, and Home Assistant throws a party for Music Assistant 2.7. All this, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Show Notes HomeTech HeadlinesChamberlain blocks smart home integrations with its garage door openers — again - The VergeFirewalla Debuts Portable Wi-Fi 7 Firewall Built for Zero Trust Anywhere - CEPROIntroducing Homey Pro (2026) – News | Homey - homey.appAugust’s founders are back with a smart front door - The VergeHome Assistant (@homeassistant@fosstodon.org) - Fosstodon

HomeTech 553: Catching up with Apollo Automation's Justin Bunton

On this week’s show: We catch up with Apollo Automation's Justin Bunton to talk about their new H-2 Annual Holiday Ornament, Kohler’s toilet cam raises privacy questions despite being rear-end-to-end encrypted, UniFi launches a 5G lineup, Honeywell has a new thermostat, and Meross drops a millimeter-wave sensor that sees you breathe. Aqara brings Siri to the wall (at least in the UK), and Wyze wants to watch the outdoors from indoors — through a window. All this, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! HomeTech HeadlinesKohler Can Access Data and Pictures from Toilet Camera It Describes as “End-to-End Encrypted” - /var/log/simon - varlogsimon.leaflet.pubNew Meross Thread Smart Presence Sensor, MS605 - Meross Official StoreIntroducing UniFi 5G - blog.ui.comThis new Honeywell Home smart thermostat can answer your Ring doorbell - The VergeAqara Brings Siri to its Smart Home Control Panels in the U.K. - CEPROWyze’s Window Cam patrols the outdoors from inside your house - The AmbientPick of the Week: Apollo H-2 Annual Holiday Ornament For Charity

HomeTech 552: A Rilla Big Dilla

On this week's show: UniFi bridges the gap with new wireless gear, Alexa+ finally heads north to Canada (except for Gavin), Matter 1.5 adds long-awaited camera support, Josh.ai teams up with JVC for voice-controlled cinephilia, Sonos continues its 'transitional' phase with shrinking sales and growing losses, letters from the mailbag, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Sonos artwork courtesy of TJ and I have no idea where he got this from. Show Notes Ubiquiti Store - Black Friday DealsEcoflow Delta Classic 3200 Watt Solar Panel, 12V Single Panel, N-Type Monocrystalline 25% High-Efficiency PV Module for RV, Boat, Marine, Trailer, Farm, Shed, Rooftop and Home Off-Grid System (1 Pack 200W, Black)HomeTech HeadlinesAll-New UniFi Bridging - blog.ui.comAmazon’s Alexa+ Launches in Canada and is Available Now | iPhone in Canada - iPhone in Canada | Canada’s source for Apple, telecom, tech news, and dealsJosh.ai Partners with JVC to Reimagine Modern Home Theater Control - josh.aiMatter 1.5 is official – and it supports cameras - The AmbientCamera support could be the boost Matter needs - The VergeCalling Year 'Transitional,' Sonos Reports Fiscal 2025 Results; Revenues Decline, Losses Increase - Strata-gee.comPick of the WeekGitHub - francescopace/espectre: 🛜 ESPectre 👻 - Motion detection system based on Wi-Fi spectre analysis (CSI), with Home Assistant integration. - GitHubGitHub - kavishdevar/librepods: AirPods liberated from Apple's ecosystem.

HomeTech 551: Fingerprints, Floods, & Futureproofing

On this week's show: Ring thinks AI can stop crime (what could go wrong?), Zigbee 4.0 goes the distance with Suzi, Shelly rolls out a giant snake of a leak sensor, Home Assistant drops a faster Zigbee/Thread toilet paper holder, Kaleidescape launches a mini server for high-bitrate binging, and Wyze gives its smart lock an upgrade, but it comes with a catch. All that, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! I wish you were. Image credit: Wyze advertisement on Facebook HomeTech HeadlinesRing's Jamie Siminoff thinks AI can reduce crime - Apple PodcastsZigbee Enters the Long-Range Game with 4.0 and Suzi Launches - CEPROShelly Flood Gen4 Smart Water Leak Detector Now Available - Residential Systems - Residential SystemsHome Assistant has a new Thread/Zigbee stick. - The VergeKaleidescape Goes Mini with Its Newest Terra Prime Server - CEPROWyze Lock Bolt v2 - Wyze Labs, Inc.Pick of the Week: Wyze Cam Install

HomeTech 550: Toilet-Tech

On this week’s show: The Louvre proves bad passwords can be priceless, Ring tries to silence your doorbell’s chatter with a smarter alert, Ikea goes all-in on Matter over Thread, and Third Reality gives your blinds a Zigbee upgrade. Homey MCP lets AI take over your smart home (what could go wrong?), Kohler brings toilet tech to new heights (or lows?), Google says Gemini is going just fine (nothing to see here move along), and hackers resurrect Nest thermostats. Plus, trouble brews at iRobot, SwitchBot has a $1,000 AI powered photo frame, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! HomeTech HeadlinesThe Louvre's video security password was reportedly 'Louvre' - PCWorldRing’s new feature combats security camera notification fatigue - The VergeIkea’s new low-cost line is a huge win for Matter and your smart home - The VergeSmart Blind Gen2 - 3reality.comSwitchbot AI Art FrameHUESSEN Digital Anti-Glare Picture FrameIntroducing the Homey MCP Server – News | Homey - homey.appGoogle says its confusing Gemini Home rollout is going just great - The VergeiRobot’s revenue has tanked and it’s almost out of cash - The VergeDecode Your Body’s Signals - kohlerhealth.comHackers are saving Google's abandoned Nest thermostats with open-source firmware - TechSpotPick of the WeekBilly Bassistant AI fish | v2.0.0 feature: Improved MQTT say command with support for follow-upsNew Aquara FP300 wireless mmWave Presence Sensor - AmazonTwinkly LightsAMS 2 Pro for PrinterTJ's first design - Unifi UNAS 2 Wall Mount

HomeTech 549: Smart Candles and Electric Tacos

On this week’s show: TP-Link might be banned, is 4K even worth buying? SwitchBot drops smart candles, Wyze has a new doorbell, Sofabaton has a new remote, letters from the mailbag, project updates, two picks of the week, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Apollo H-2 Annual Holiday Ornament - Apollo AutomationHomeTech HeadlinesThe U.S. Government Might Ban TP-Link Routers - CEPROIs your ultra-HD TV worth it? Scientists measure the resolution limit of the human eye - techxplore.comSmart Candles, Baby. We F*cking Did It. - GizmodoWyze’s new doorbell will last six months between charges - The AmbientX2 Sofabaton Universal Remote（Pre-sale） - Sofabaton Universal RemoteGovee’s new power outlet expander gives you voice control and a night light - The VergeEve Shutter Switch gets huge Matter update - The AmbientMatter over Thread Smart Window Lever Launched in Europe - Homekit News and ReviewsBluetti is finally getting a official Smart Home Integration!Amazon embarks on biggest layoffs since 2022 affecting 30,000 corporate jobs - Hindustan TimesNeato’s cloud is shutting down, leaving its robovacs stuck in manual mode - The VergeLooking Ahead: The Next Chapter for Sense - Sense - SenseMailbagAItomations - Home Assistant Automation CreatorYoutube - Called my BluffPick of the Week#thehub - Patron Pick of the WeekIllumibotDoorbell GIF maker - ezgif.comELTAKO joins Works with Home Assistant - Home AssistantCameras vs SpidersMmWave being shipped 🥹almost feel like it's a prankUnraid OS 7.2.0 Stable is Now AvailableAmazon Echo Dot MaxBlue Series (Zigbee) - Smart Presence Sensing DimmerGavin Campbell with Smart Yard Automation, Unraid 7.2 Enhancements, and the Rise of Local AI – HGG661HolidayCoroEufy E25Bambu Lab P1S Combo Printer

HomeTech 548: A Sudden Increase in Racoons

On this week's show: AWS takes down smart beds in the middle of the night, Husqvarna gives robot lawnmowers night vision, Roku adds AI to your channel surfing, and Unifi shows off new AI-powered cameras and a fresh Network update. Apple teases a HomePod-iPad hybrid (because of course), Inovelli lights up Homey, and there's a new Matter-compatible garage door opener in town. A pick of the week, project updates, and so many more raccoons! 🦝 Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! HomeTech HeadlinesAWS crash causes $2,000 smart beds to overheat and get stuck upright - DexertoHusqvarna's new robotic lawn mowers set to launch with AI-driven cameras on board - The AmbientRoku Updates Platform with New AI-Powered Voice Features - CEProSmartGarage Door Opener - 3RealityIntroducing the G6 Pro & Dome Lineup - ui.comIntroducing Unifi Network 9.5Inovelli | Works with Homey - homey.appApple could be making a HomePod hub – but it’s a ‘kitchen accessory’ built around an iPad - The AmbientApple's iPad Pro can now double as a Thread smart home hub - The VergePick of the Week: TJ's Unifi Ghost DetectorInstaller Cheatsheet – Z-Wave Alliance - Z-Wave Alliance

HomeTech 547: Reviewing the Smart Home with Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

On this week's show, we sit down with The Verge’s Jennifer Pattison Tuohy to talk about all things smart home, how she approaches reviewing and reporting on new products, and what it’s like living on the cutting edge. Plus, a Pick of the Week, project updates, and much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Jennifer Pattison Tuohy on Mastodon Show Notes HomeTech HeadlinesHome Assistant Yellow: End-of-Life Announcement - Home AssistantPortable Z-Wave with Wi-Fi and PoE - Home AssistantSONOFF DONGLE MAX Zigbee & Thread + PoE Dongle (Dongle-M) - SONOFFInterview: Jennifer Pattison TouhyPic of the Week: Code Violations from TJ's Travels

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