Episode 6 - iBeacons

In Episode 6 Seth and Jason discuss Apple's new technology iBeacons and what it means for the future of home automation.   

Show Notes

• Google Announces Developer Kit for Wearables
• Savant Smart Series - Budget Systems
• HomeSeer Unveils World's First Android Tabletop Touchscreen for use with Home Automation
• Moore’s Cloud “Holiday” - “The Worlds Smartest Christmas Lights”
• Radio Shack closing 1100 stores
• What is NFC?
• iPhone 4S Hardware
• With iBeacon, Apple is going to dump on NFC and embrace the internet of things
• Compatible BTLE Devices
• Qualcomm introduces Gimbal to compete with iBeacons
• Apple Releases iBeacon specification
• 250M Apple iDevices by 2014
• SXSW App using iBeacons
• Automatic
• Luggage Tracking with iBeacons

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Episode 5 - Belkin WeMo

In Episode 5 Seth and Jason discuss Jason's recent visit to Belkin's headquarters to check out the WeMo home automation system.    

Show Notes

• Alarm.com Platform Connect

• SmartThings “Social Feature”

• Comcast Netflix Deal

• Control4 Expands Home Security Solutions through Partnerships

• Haier Launches Smart Home Zigbee Tablet

• Belkin WeMo Home Automation

• WeMo Maker Kit

• Belkin WeMo SDK

• Jarden Consumer Solutions - Family of Brands

• Zensi Article from Wired

• Sad Trombone

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Episode 4 - Voice Control with VoicePod

Jason and Seth sit down with Ted Rosenberger to discuss his product VoicePod -- a table top device and phone app that have the ability to turn your voice into a remote control for your home.

Show Notes

• VoicePod

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Episode 3 - Alarm.com

In Episode 3 Seth and Jason discuss Home Technology giant Alarm.com.  They discuss the various services provided by the company along with pricing, features, and installation considerations.    

Show Notes

• B&O Home Automation System

• Piper - DIY Home Security

• Canary  - Another DIY Home Security System

• Belkin WeMo vulnerability 

• SmartThings Recessed Door Sensor

• SmartThings Smart Power Outlet

• Alarm.com Features

• 2Gig Go Control Panel

• GE Security - Now owned by UTC - Sold under Interlogix - not at all confusing...

• Alarm.com Location Based Alerts

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Episode 2 - The "Internet of Things"

Jason and Seth discuss the latest in home technology news and what the "Internet of Things" means.

Show Notes

• Comcast / Time Warner Merger

• Verizon Pulls out of Home Automation

• Control4 Earnings -- Up 17%

• Beep Audio -- new wireless house audio system

• The Internet of Things - Wikipedia Article

• Crock-Pot Smart Slow Cooker enabled by WeMo

• Smart Baby Onesie

• Alarm.com Image Sensor

• Control4 Home Edition Software

• Smart Home Shocker: My Cats Are Out To Get Me

• IFTTT Recipe: If your country wins a medal change your hue to match your country's flag

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