Episode 270 - The TV Fairy

On this episode of HomeTech: Can’t-miss CEDIA courses. A “save-the-date” for our CEDIA HomeTech happy hour. CBS and Viacom agree to a $30 billion merger. Is a portable speaker from Sonos finally in the offing? Cortana is getting kicked out of its own thermostat. A review of SnapAV’s new ultra-compact, WiFi WattBox. A new pro-focused Logitech remote. The TV Fairy visits residents of Virginia. And more…

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Show Notes

• CEDIA Courses
  • Selling Service: Strategies for Successfully Selling Service to New Clients and Existing Clients Alike
  • Successful Service Execution: Strategies for Creating a Quality Service Experience for your Clients
  • Transitioning Clients from Projects to Service: Strategies for Successfully Closing Projects and Transitioning Clients to Service
  • Greg's Classes:

• SAVE THE DATE: HomeTech Happy Hour 2019 Information
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Julie Jacobson’s Ultimate CEDIA Expo 2019 Preview
  • CBS and Viacom agree to sign $30 billion merger deal
  • This Is The Sonos Portable Speaker
  • Cortana is being Removed from its Own Thermostat
  • Samsung's Galaxy Home smart speaker is still alive, somehow
  • Review: WattBox 150 Series IP Power Controller - Residential Systems
  • Expansion Strategies for Smart Home - Residential Systems
  • Logitech Harmony Pro 2400 Advanced Remote, Hub and App
• Pick of the Week
  • Man wearing TV on head caught on camera leaving old TVs on Virginia front porches

Episode 269 - "Ooverseeopoly"

On this episode of HomeTech: Jason and Seth are both back to discuss this week’s news in Home Technology

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Show Notes

• Oh-ver-see or Oo-ver-see: Decide for yourself
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Amazon will disconnect Dash Buttons on August 31st
  • Arlo Pro Lines Now Do Apple HomeKit
  • IKEA's Sonos-powered speakers are available now
  • Josh.ai Announces Partnerships with Sonance and TRUFIG - Residential Systems
  • You Can Now Control Your Smart Lights From Your Alarm.com Panel
  • Pay TV is Dying, and Cable Providers are Partly to Blame
  • New Xfinity Feature, Xfi, Gives Parents Power Over Kids' Internet
• Pick of the Week
  • Kid hides from police in Bend, Oregon

Episode 268 - Non-Profit Technology Companies

On this episode of HomeTech: SnapAV and Control4 complete their merger, Locast lawsuits get started, AT&T rebrands something to AT&T something, and Seth takes a swing at recording a solo show and writing show notes while Jason is out of town… can you tell?

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • Abode's DIY security system spruces up its Google Assistant controls
  • Facebook Approached Netflix, Disney to Support TV Chat Device
  • TV networks sue nonprofit to kill free TV service
  • Locast Has Found Unexpected Allies in DISH & AT&T’s DIRECTV - Cord Cutters News
  • DirecTV NOW rebranded as ‘AT&T TV NOW’- 9to5Mac
  • Upcoming Ecobee Camera Doubles As Echo Dot With Native Alexa
  • SnapAV and Control4 Combine to Transform Global Smart Home Industry
• Pic of the Week
  • Radio Shack Corporate Anthem

Episode 267 - Can We Stop Talking About Prime Day Now?

On this episode of HomeTech: SnapAV continues to gobble up distributors, acquiring north west-based Custom Plus. Are rumors of HAI’s demise greatly exaggerated? Prime Day topples records. Amazon Music Unlimited growth rate is outpacing its competitors. Hulu quietly brings back 4k. CEDIA names Mitch Klein its Lifetime Award Winner. Five key questions about the forthcoming HBO Max streaming service. And much more…

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Show Notes

• What toolbox?
  • Milwaukee Packout
  • Festool - Storage & Mobility
• HomeTech Headlines
  • SnapAV Acquires West Coast Distributor Custom Plus, Adds 12V to Portfolio
  • HomeTech Mystery - RIP HIA -> 404 Page
  • Prime Day Sales Topple Amazon Records, Despite Worker Strike
  • Amazon Music Unlimited Is Fastest Growing Music Streaming Service | Digital Trends
  • Hulu will add NASA TV to its lineup of live channels
  • Apollo 11 in Real-time
  • Hulu quietly brings back 4K video, but only for Apple TV and Chromecast Ultra
  • New Wyze Smart Plug 2-Pack Runs $20
  • CEDIA Names Mitch Klein as Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
  • HBO Max: Five Serious Questions About Warner's New Streaming Service | Digital Trends
• Pick of the Week
  • Press and hold the GO button on the OOKLA Speedtest App

Episode 266 - Newman!

On this episode of HomeTech: IKEA saves American podcasters from the embarrassment of trying to pronounce Trádfri by rebranding the line to “Home Smart”. Prime Video finally works on Chromecast and Android TV. Wyze adds AI-powered people detection to their cameras. Arlo cameras go on fire-sale pricing. Hulu adds a new “yada yada yada” shuffle button for Seinfeld episodes. Details on AT&T’s forthcoming streaming service, HBO Max. Will Apple’s culture help or hurt their TV+ efforts? And more…

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • IKEA TRÅDFRI ist jetzt IKEA Home Smart - neuer Name und App - IKEA benennt IKEA TRÅDFRI in IKEA Home Smart um
  • VIDEO: Ikea Symfonisk Unboxing and Review
  • Amazon Prime Video finally works with Chromecast and Android TV
  • Wyze adds AI-powered people detection to its $20 Wyze Cam line
  • Arlo Pro 3-Camera Security Kit Gets a Massive $250 Discount | Digital Trends
  • Guitar Center Continues to Expand Its Custom Installation Footprint
  • Hulu adds an episode shuffle button for 'Seinfeld'
  • AT&T rolls out a new, super-charged streaming service with HBO shows, 'Friends' and more
  • Can Apple hack it in Hollywood? We talk to the man behind Apple TV+
• Pick of the Week
  • elago R1 Intelli Case Black Magnet Technology Anti-Slip Lanyard Included Heavy Shock Absorption for Apple TV Siri Remote 4K / 4th Generation