Jason and Seth sit down for a few minutes at CEDIA 2016 to give a quick overview and thoughts from the show.
Episode 127 - The Definitive CEDIA Preview w/ Vin Bruno
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 the most important trends and themes they expect to see emerge from the industry's most important event.
Show Notes
- HomeTech CEDIA Coverage
- Ring Opening Up API For Control4, Introduces PoE/Flush Mount Doorbell
- Plex to Launch Pro Service at CEDIA 2016; Announces DVR Integration with HDHomeRun
- Ihiji Debuts New Invision Mobile App For iPhone and Android
- Whole Home Voice Solution Josh.ai Launches at CEDIA 2016
- VoicePod Shuts Down
Episode 126 - The Long-Awaited Sonos API
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 out a voice control partnership with Alexa. Tune in to hear all about the implications of this huge news on the home tech market.
That plus... Coldwell Banker doubles down on the connected home. The interesting partnership between Access Networks and Eero. And Z-Wave makes a big move aimed at maintaining their long-held place in the smart home.
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Show Notes
- Sonos Now Integrates for Real; iPort, Lutron, Crestron Launch New Controls | CEPro
- Sonos is bringing voice control to the speaker system through Amazon Echo, integrating with Spotify app | 9to5Mac
- SONOS, With Partners and Industry Leaders, Ushers in New Era of Connected Home Listening
- Coldwell Banker Introduces First-Ever Smart Home Staging Kit | HomeToys
- Access Networks Now Offering eero Home Wi-Fi System to Custom Installation Professionals | CE Pro
- Access Networks
- Eero Pro
- Sigma Designs Opens up Z-Wave Interoperability with Public Spec, No Licenses or Fees Required | CEPro
Episode 125 - Remote System Management & RMR w/ Ihiji's Mike Maniscalco
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 (unsurprising) demise of Kaleidescape. Samsung jumps on the voice control bandwagon. Reinventing WiFi seems to be all the rage. And Amazon has its eyes set on the streaming music game.
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Show Notes
- Kaleidescape shutting down | Kaleidescape Owners' Forum
- Goodbye Kaleidescape, Thank You for Your Service | CEPro
- Kaleidescape is Shutting Down: Interview with CEO Cheena Srinivasan | CEPro
- It seems Samsung made its own smart home hub to rival Amazon’s Echo | TNW
- Netgear Orbi
- Netgear's plan to solve awful Wi-Fi is a second router
- Amazon to reportedly offer Echo-only streaming music for $5 a month
- Interview: ihiji
Episode 124 - A HomeTech Fan is Born
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 video distribution in general. EchoStar drops Sage like a hot potato. The search for more competition in the handheld remote market. And thoughts on Logitech's new Pop buttons.
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Show Notes
- Sonos sends out invites to a mystery event on August 30 | TNW
- #LiveInstall Twitter Poll
- Don't Call me a Technologist | Residential Systems
- Video: A Conversation with CEDIA 2016 Keynote Speaker Shelly Palmer
- Valens Responds: What’s the Road Map for 4K @60 MHz HDBaseT with 4:4:4? | CEPro
- Echostar Drops Sage Home Security and Automation Product Line | Multichannel
- The Best Universal Remote You Can Buy | The Verge
- NEEO Test Stations | NEEO
- Logictech Pop | TheVerge