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Episode 191 - Tech for Tech's Sake
On this week's episode of HomeTech: A roundup of the week's biggest stories including: HomeKit locked the door but gave away the key. YouTube TV is covering ground but lagging on supported hardware. NFL hits the small screen. The moment of truth nears for Caavo. Sonos scores a legal victory over Denon. And more...
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Show Notes
- Your home was not so secure after all – Khaos Tian – Medium
- Apple fixes HomeKit bug that allowed remote unlocking of users' doors | Technology | The Guardian
- YouTube TV will launch Roku and Apple TV apps in early 2018 - CNET
- Verizon And NFL Reach New Five-Year Streaming Deal | Deadline
- NBC will stream 'Sunday Night Football' to your phone in 2018
- DirecTV sets dates for upcoming live 4K HDR broadcasts | FierceCable
- The Caavo universal remote will ship on February 14th - The Verge
- Verdict: 'Denon Directly Infringed' on Sonos Patents - Strata-gee.com
Episode 190 - The 3rd Annual Technology.fm Fireside Chat
On this week's very special episode of HomeTech: We are joined by fellow podcasters Mike Wolf, of the Smart Home Show and the Smart Kitchen Podcast, and Richard Gunther, of Home: On, for the 3rd Annual Technology.fm Holiday Fireside Chat.
Always one of our favorite episodes of the year, we gather to share our thoughts and perspectives on the biggest home technology stories of 2017, as well as our predictions about what to expect in the year ahead!
Pour yourself a drink and join us for this festive episode of HomeTech!
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Episode 189 - Good Buttons and Bad Buttons
On this week's episode of HomeTech: We play catch up after the holiday and cover news stories from the past few weeks. Jim Beam gets smart with whiskey. Amazon and Google duke it out. Amazon Prime Video finally arrives on Apple TV. A "smart speaker mirage"? Crestron making big moves back in residential once again. And much more...
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Message from Google to Amazon FireTV Users (https://twitter.com/cngare_)
Jim Beam is selling a smart decanter that pours whiskey on command - The Verge
I turned a Furby into an Amazon Echo. Introducing: Furlexa - howchoo
YouTube to Disappear From Fire TV As Google and Amazon Duke It Out – Variety
Is Amazon preparing OpenTube to compete with Google's YouTube as companies spar? - Domain Name Wire
Google, Amazon still tussling over YouTube on shopping giant's gadgets - CNET
Amazon Prime Video on Apple TV: Here's everything you can watch | Macworld
Damson Claims First Dolby Atmos Wireless Audio System with Compact, Modular Components - CE Pro
Crestron Outlines 2018 Resi Roadmap including Pyng Video; Cuts Dealer Base by 20% - CE Pro
‘1980’s radio shack called, they want their remote back…’ - CE Pro
Episode 188 - No Siri for You!
On this week's episode of HomeTech: Jason joins us from the OneVision Resources HQ in Boston. Alongside him is Joey Kolchinsky, OneVision's CEO and third-time guest on the show. Jason, Joey, and Seth discuss this year's best Black Friday home tech deals.
That, plus the latest news including: ecobee's Switch+ takes flight in beta mode. Apple HomePod on your holiday wish list? Too bad! No Siri for you! CBS pulls the plug on Dish customers. 4K over-the-air is one step closer to reality. And more...
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Show Notes
- ecobee launches pilot program for its Alexa-enabled Switch+ light switch ahead of release
- August smart lock $30 off
- LG OLED Deals
- Ecobee 4 $50 off
Best of Black Friday 2017 – Smart Home: Amazon Echo $80, Philips Hue Color Starter Kit $160, more
Black Friday 2017: All the best tech deals you can already shop