Episode 137 - Introducing HomeTech Academy

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are thrilled to unveil HomeTech Academy! Offering vendor-specific education, software training, and product reviews, HomeTech Academy is a first of its kind e-learning site designed for home technology professionals.

At launch we are pleased to offer a select group of free software training video courses. We are actively pursuing additional partner companies, and look forward to further developing our course catalog in the weeks and months ahead. It is our goal to provide the education and resources that busy home technology professionals need to take their business or career to the next level! Enroll now for free to get started!

That plus... We share some great listener feedback submissions, covering the (good?) old days of 4-wire bus control, as well as continued dialogue about the ever-important topic of network security. Plus a few thoughts on Samsung's acquisition of Harman. 

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Episode 136 - Bigger Than WiFi w/ Securifi's Rammohan Malasani

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We have a chat with Rammohan Malasani, Founder & CEO at Securifi. Ram joins us to discuss the company's Almond family of routers. In particular we dive into the latest Almond 3 product, which serves not only as a robust mesh WiFi system, but also doubles (triples?) as a Smart Home hub / self-monitored security solution. 

That plus... Alexa in the form of a largemouth bass. A smart landscape lighting / attack-drone solution (release the drones!). And when it comes to networks, 40% of HomeTech pros are doing it wrong...

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Episode 135 - Exploring 'Nest Pro' with Gene LaNois

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Gene LaNois - Head of Professional Channel at Nest Labs. Gene provides us with an overview of Nest's unique program, which seeks to create a thriving, and symbiotic relationship with the professionals of various trades who chose to incorporate Nest products into their installation businesses. 

That plus... What Apple's (half-baked) efforts tell us about the future of TV. SmartThings teams up with Leviton. Is Savant returning to their roots? And a solar roof that looks nothing like an ugly solar roof. 

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Episode 134 - A Market Update with Lutron's David Weinstein

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by friend of the show David Weinstein, Lutron's VP of Residential Sales. David shares his thoughts on the current state of the market including the increasing number of production builders embracing home technology, as well Lutron's continued success serving the luxury integrator. 

That plus... Apple's homebuilder partnerships aim to cement HomeKit's place in the mid-market. Our thoughts on the potential ATT / Time Warner acquisition. DirecTV unveils some details on their forthcoming streaming service. Confirmation (if you needed it) that distributing 4K video is hard. And how blame for the recent spat of DDoS attacks is being misdirected. 

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Episode 133 - Catching Up w/ #LiveInstall's Kris Gamble

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Good friend, and regular guest of the show Kris Gamble, from #LiveInstall, joins us to provide an update on the home technology scene from across the pond. Topics of conversation include his recent attendance at the HDAnywhere X Event and Essential Install Live show, his thoughts on the HAUS closure, his success stories with a couple new product lines, and a home tech retrofit at his new personal residence. 

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