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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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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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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Episode 123 - "Home Technologist"

This week Jason and Seth sit down to cover the weeks news and follow up on a number of stories that have some updates. We're still not sure what to think about the new name for "integrators" even though we show up as the first result in Google. What do you think? Is "Home Technologist" any better than "Custom Integrator?"

Episode 122 - Greenlight Control with Steve Hosterman

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Steve Hosterman of Greenlight Control joins us to discuss the company's unique twist on remote systems monitoring and management. If you're a home tech pro evaluating different options to implement RMR in your business, Greenlight should absolutely be on your shortlist of tools to consider. 

That plus... A recent (and over reported) Nest thermostat glitch. The end of American owned flat panel companies has arrived. Savant swears allegiance to the home tech pro. Some interesting, if not surprising, picks for CEDIA 2016's Best New Finalist award. And Crestron hasn't completely given up on the residential channel (yet anyways). 

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