Episode 533 - Alien Lamps

On this week's show: Rogers brings Wi-Fi 7 to Canada while in the US, a Senate bill could take it away, Ring adds AI video descriptions, and Gentex wants to keep your home safe with a smarter smoke alarm. Ubiquiti drops new dome cams, and SwitchBot teams up with Home Assistant. Plus, project updates, a pick of the week, and so much more!

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • Rogers announces it’s bringing Wi-Fi 7 to Canada - MobileSyrup
  • Senate bill could significantly reduce capacity of the 6GHz band, potentially affecting next-gen WiFI - The Verge
  • Canada orders Hikvision to cease local operations - Toronto Sun
  • Comcast’s Xfinity plans in the Northeast are getting unlimited data - The Verge
  • Ring announces AI-powered video descriptions for its cameras and doorbells - The Verge
  • Introducing Next-Gen Dome Cameras - Ubiquiti Newsletter
  • Place Smart Smoke & CO Alarm: Gentex's New Home Safety System Set for Release - The Verge
  • Govee Launch Three New Smart Lamps w/ Matter - HomeKit News
  • SwitchBot joins Works with Home Assistant - Home Assistant Blog
• Pick of the Week: Mower Gate - Reddit
• Vibe coding - Wikipedia

Episode 532 - What's the Temperature in Thepool, Africa?

On this week's show: Amazon hits one million Alexa Plus users, Homey introduces Device Groups, Apple doubles down on Matter and energy management, and Philips Hue unveils yet another overpriced button. Plus, we check out Ubiquiti’s Protect 6.0 and a barking dog deterrent earns Pick of the Week. All that, project updates, and so much more!

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • Amazon's Alexa Plus reaches one million users, big updates coming summer 2025 - The Verge
  • Introducing Device Groups - Homey
  • Apple to boost home connectivity with updates to Thread and adoption of Matter in TVOS 26 - The Verge
  • Apple introduces Home EnergyKit for comprehensive energy management at WWDC 2023 - The Verge
  • Apple TV tvOS 18 software update released - 9to5Mac
  • Everything that’s happened with Sengled so far: The Comprehensive Update - Reddit
  • Shelly EM Mini Gen4 - Shelly USA
  • Philips Hue announces new Smart Button along with updates to its line of colorful lights - The Verge
  • TP-Link announces Tapo 4K MagCam security cameras and HomeBase H500 with Matter support - The Verge
  • Google Home app gets PIP with Nest Protect automations, 'Favorites' feature, and more - The Verge
  • CeilSense Air Quality Monitoring - CeilSense
  • Security Garage Door Opener - CircuitSetup
• Pick of the Week
  • Stop a neighbours barking dog
• Release 2025.6 – A leap towards smarter home automation - Home Assistant Blog
• A new software update is now live! - Reddit
• Blue Series (Zigbee) - Smart Presence Sensing Dimmer
• Introducing Protect 6.0 - Ubiquiti Networks Blog
• SMLIGHT Official Homepage | Useful smart automation tools
• TubesZB – TubesZB Coordinators and Router
• Dell PowerEdge R430.pdf
• Store — Elevated Sensors
• Connect You YouTube Channel
• X-Keys

Episode 531 - Let's PoE the World

On this week's show: Blink announces updates, Aoetec has a new Z-Stick Pro, FX Luminaire teams with Rachio, Philips Hue has another expensive light, Seth reviews the “AI” Horn from Ubiquity, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • Blink’s budget buzzer gets some worthwhile upgrades
  • Aeotec Z-Stick 10 Pro
  • FX Luminaire Evo Outdoor Lights
  • Philips Hue is launching a stylish new smart light to 'wash' your walls with color – early Amazon listing reveals all
• SLZB-MR1 PoE Zigbee/Zwave Multi-Radio
• Emporia Vue 3 Home Energy Monitor
• AI Horn Speaker - Ubiquiti Store

Episode 530 - A Community Day Success

On this week's show: Home Assistant Community Day is a success! Switchbot has a new lock that looks at you, Tapo has a $70 budget smart lock, Google adds AI to APIs, TCL TVs get better audio support, myQ adds a video doorbell, Apollo Automation launches a new POE powered mmWave Sensor, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!

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HA Community Day - Ohio

Show Notes

HA Community Day - Toronto

• HomeTech Headlines
  • Switchbot’s latest lock can unlock with a look
  • Tapo’s new $70 budget smart lock is packed with features
  • Google’s Home APIs are gaining Gemini intelligence
  • TCL's newest TVs will automatically calibrate wireless speakers
  • myQ Gets Its First Ever Video Doorbell for Access Control Platform - CEPRO
  • Kaleidescape Launches Strato E Movie Player
  • Apollo Automation R PRO-1 PoE mmWave Multisensor Now Available!
• Mailbag
  • Yardian - Smart Sprinkler Controller, for Smart Watering & Irrigation | Aeon Matrix
• Deprecating Core and Supervised installation methods, and 32-bit systems
• GitHub - zwave-js/zwave-js-ui: Full featured Z-Wave Control Panel UI and MQTT gateway. Built using Nodejs, and Vue/Vuetify
• Red Series (Z-Wave) - Smart Presence Sensing Dimmer
• R PRO-1 PoE mmWave Multisensor (LD2450 and Optional LD2412)
• Garage S for i Series Robot Lawn Mower

Episode 529 - Gavin Needs a Pergola

On this week's show: Getting ready for Home Assistant Community Day, Amazon still claims Alexa Plus is real, Aqara launches a voice assistant device, WiiM’s new kit, a few “interesting” outdoor lighting options from Nanoleaf and Govee, Lock Talk is back with lasers! Plus, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • Amazon claims it’s ‘constantly inviting’ new customers to Alexa Plus | The Verge
  • Introducing the Voice Mate H1: Speak Discreetly, Control Instantly - Aqara Products - Aqara Forum
  • WiiM’s Sound smart speaker looks like a HomePod for audiophiles | The Verge
  • Introducing the WiiM Voice Remote 2: The Ultimate Control for Your Audio Experience : r/WiiMHome
  • Nanoleaf's new indoor and outdoor smart lights are its funkiest designs to date | TechRadar
  • New Govee Outdoor Lamp Post Lights with Matter launching soon - NotebookCheck.net News
  • Elgato is letting you stick a Stream Deck on anything | The Verge
  • Kwikset Halo Smart Locks Integrate into DoorBird App - CEPRO
  • Wi-Charge wireless power review: This Alfred door lock charges wirelessly — and I want everything in my smart home to work this way | The Verge
• Pick of the Week: How to Assemble and Install the SmartWings Pergola Flexar Q3 | Setup & Remote Control Guide