Episode 333 - Good Standard, Bad Standard

On this episode of HomeTech: Seth proposes new gift-giving legislation. Disney’s latest investor update highlights big plans for Disney+. The results of HBO Max’s day-and-date release of “Wonder Woman 1984”. Sony Pictures Studios reports seeing increased interest from Hollywood’s theatrical-release loyalists. Sony announces major factory closures as part of its strategic move away from A/V. Dissecting CEDIA’s latest State of the Association report, including a deep dive into the topic of standardization. And more…

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Show Notes

Obi-Wan, She-Hulk and a new Pinocchio: Disney+ is about to get a lot bigger, and more expensive HBO Max's 'Wonder Woman 1984' audience helps fast-track a sequel Sony says it’s already seeing some benefits from WarnerMedia’s big HBO Max bet Sony to Close Major Malaysia Audio Factory; Begins Refocus Away from A/V - Strata-gee.com Annual CEDIA State of the Association Report Includes Some Drama - Strata-gee.com CEDIA Annual Report 2020 | YouTube

• Pick of the Week
  • HomeKit Helper - Networking
  • Scenecuts Adds Effortless Access to HomeKit Scenes in Your Mac’s Menu Bar

Episode 332 - Holiday Fireside Special

On this episode of HomeTech: Join us for the 2020 edition of the Holiday Fireside chat! This year, we are joined again by two special guests, Richard Gunther from the Home: On podcast and the Smart Home Show, and Adam Justice, Founder and CEO at ConnectSense and Richard’s co-host on the Smart Home Show. We share our perspectives on the biggest connected home trends of 2020 and make some predictions about the year ahead. Don’t miss it!

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Show Notes

• ConnectSense - Smart Outlets For A Smarter, More Efficient Home
  • ConnectSense Smart In-Wall Outlet Pro
• HomePod mini
• Project Connected Home over IP
• The Mandalorian
• Orro: The Home Lighting System
• Wyze | Making Great Technology Accessible | Smart Home Devices
• U by Moen Smart Faucet | Smart Home | Moen
• Ted Lasso on Apple TV+
• Insteon
• Stream Deck | elgato.com

Episode 331 - AI for the Luxury Home with Josh.ai's Alex Capecelatro

On this episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Alex Capecelatro, CEO of Josh.ai. Our first three-time guest on the podcast, Alex joins us to discuss the company’s upcoming product releases—the Nano and Core. At just over the size of a quarter, the Nano is billed as the world’s first architectural voice-control microphone. Backing up the Nano is the Core, a processor designed specifically to meet the AI and voice-control needs of the most demanding clients. We discuss some of the unique design challenges associated with bringing these products to market, how Josh.ai has continued to evolve based on dealer and client feedback, Alex’s thoughts on the overall AI landscape, and much more.

That, plus the latest home tech headlines, including: Logitech releases a new HomeKit-enabled video doorbell. Hulu’s watch party functionality is now available to all users. Warner Bros. unveils a day and date strategy for all of its 2021 theatrical releases. Google adds Apple Music support to its smart speakers. Samsung adds Google Nest integration to its SmartThings platform. Wyze unveils a new security system that’s shockingly cheap, even by Wyze standards. And more…

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • Logitech’s new Circle View Wired Doorbell is the first to support HomeKit Secure Video
  • Hulu's Watch Parties are now available to all subscribers
  • Warner Bros. to Debut 2021 Movies in Theaters, HBO Max Simultaneously - CEPRO
  • Google adds Apple Music support to Assistant smart speakers and displays
  • Samsung SmartThings Platform Adds Google Nest Integration - CEPRO
  • Wyze’s new DIY home security system is dirt cheap
• Interview: Josh.ai | Voice Control - Artificial Intelligence - Smart Home Automation
• Pick of the Week
  • Around this time of year, people who strung their Christmas lights the wrong way start wandering into hardware stores looking for what they later find out is often called a "suicide cable." - @kobunheat

Episode 330 - Inovelli's Eric Hines

On this episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Eric Hines, CEO of Inovelli. Eric shares how he merged his passion for connected home technology with his professional marketing background to form his smart lighting company. In addition to exploring their current lineup of Z-Wave lighting products, we discuss the company’s uniquely transparent approach to engaging with its users. Eric also shares numerous insights about what it’s like to launch a connected home product company from scratch.

That, plus the latest home tech headlines including: A quick recap of this year’s Cyber Monday numbers. CEDIA announces interim co-CEOs. Comcast to cap internet usage in some areas. The Quibi shutdown is complete. Wyze comes out with a $20 smartwatch. And more…

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • These Were the Most Popular Tech Items During Cyber Monday | Digital Trends
  • CEDIA announces interim Co-CEOs
  • Comcast to Cap Internet Usage of Customers in More Than a Dozen U.S. States - CEPRO
  • Quibi Will Cease Service Around Dec. 1, Says It Doesn’t Know Whether Any Content Will Be Available Elsewhere Afterward
  • Wyze announces $20 smartwatch with nine-day battery life
• Interview - Eric Hines - Inovelli
  • Fan & Light Switch (Project Hurricane)
• Pick of the Week
  • The Onion’s Guide To Streaming Services
  • A Brief Compendium of When Buttons Ruled the Earth

Episode 329 - Black Friday Special

On this episode of HomeTech: Join us for a special Thanksgiving edition. We discuss some of the best home tech Black Friday deals including bargains on mesh WiFi products, smart speakers and displays, TVs, security systems, and more. That, plus we share a few things we’re grateful for as we enter the home stretch of a very bumpy 2020. Thank you for supporting the show! We wish you and yours a happy and healthy Thanksgiving weekend!

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Show Notes

• Black Friday Deals
  • Batteries!
  • Best Black Friday deals on smart home tech
  • Amcrest Doorbell $79 (coupon checkbox)
  • Twinkly
  • Twinkly Pro
• Pick of the Week
  • Email a dumpster fire