Episode 108 - The Integrator Service Desk w/ Joey Kolchinsky of OneVision

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. And Azione members are warned of a pending recession. 

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Episode 107 - Smarter Property Management w/ Alex Nigg of Properly

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. 

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Episode 106 - Meet Domotz

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. What does Revolv have to do with hummus? Our thoughts on a brutal Control4 stock analysis. And Amazon continues to reign body blows on the connected home competition. 

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Episode 105 - DIY Home Automation Roundup

On this week's episode of the HomeTech Podcast: We present a roundup of various DIY home automation platforms. If you want sophisticated home automation, without the professionally installed price tag, it can be done. But don't expect it to be easy. We cover some of the DIY smart home platforms you might want to consider, and a few you probably shouldn't.

Plus... Vizio thinks they just killed the physical handheld remote. August now makes a doorbell, but measure your doorframe first! Nest is becoming a soap opera. And more fallout from the recent shakeup at Sonos. 

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Episode 104 - Catching up with Brad Hintze of Control4

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Control4's Director of Product Marketing Brad Hintze joins us to discuss what the company has been up to, including the new EA Controller line, the Pakedge acquisition, and a quick look back at their ISE booth. 

Plus... Another Apple event and still no HomeKit. A recent SmartThings snafu. Nest and the conversation about pesky terms of service. Nope...Sonos still doesn't care. And Ring steps up their design game. 

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