Episode 389 - The Matter Man

This week on HomeTech: CEPro says its cool to hang TVs over the fireplace and your neck wont really hurt that bad, "Hey Sonos" might be rolling out, Best Buy has a bad quarter, Linksys launches new Wifi 6 kit, eero gets multi-admin, TJ jumps ship from Hubitat to Smartthings, the pick of the week, and more... 🐊

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Show Notes

• Common Myths About Mounting TVs Over Fireplaces
• r/sonos - I just got “Hey Sonos” with 14.8!
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Best Buy Revenues Fall Due to Lower Home Theater Demand
  • Linksys rolls out a pair of more affordable WiFi 6 mesh routers | Engadget
  • Introducing eero Multi-Admin
  • Samsung SmartThings begins testing Matter devices on its platform
  • FIBARO | Home Center 3 - The smart Home Game Changer
• Pick of the Week
  • Twitter: @adam_safaoui - Trees being knocked down and cars being pushed over #ONstorm #ottnews @weathernetwork

Episode 388 - A Bunch of Canadian Thieves

This week on HomeTech: Onkyo files for bankruptcy, Vivint woes, Sonos might get a baby sub, Ecobee launches a new thermostat, TP-Link launches a smart home line, and, of course, a fun pick of the week!

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Show Notes

• Unraid 6.10.0 Stable
• WireGuard: fast, modern, secure VPN tunnel
• Tailscale
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Audio Brand Onkyo Files for Bankruptcy
  • Vivint Smart Home agrees to pay restitution to customers in Arizona
  • Amazon’s ad-supported Freevee comes to Apple TV
  • Sonos Sub Mini leaks following the company's affordable 'Ray' soundbar launch
  • Ecobee's New HomeKit-Enabled Smart Thermostat Premium Launches for $249
  • TP-Link's new smart home line includes affordable 2k security cameras
• Pick of the Week
  • AR Floorplan Walk-through

Episode 387 - Hey Brand Name

This week on HomeTech: Sonos has three big announcements and two of them aren't just new colors, Google IO happens and now you're being watched, and Matter starts to matter even less if that is possible. All those stories and a massive, 22-outlet pick of the week...

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Show Notes

• SharpTools - Visualize & Automate Your Smart Home
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Sonos Announces New Sonos Ray Home Theatre Speaker and Colour Options for Sonos Roam
  • Sonos Voice Control | Incredible sound. At your request.
  • SonoSequencr App
  • Here’s everything you need to know from the Google I/O 2022 keynote today – TechCrunch
  • Google explains why it’s all in on Matter, the first true smart home standard - The Verge
  • Why Samsung SmartThings Matters
• Pick of the Week
  • Power Strip Surge Protector, SUPERDANNY 22 AC Multiple Outlets, 2100 Joules, 1875W/15A, 6.5Ft Flat Plug Heavy Duty Extension Cord for Home, Office, Dorm, Gaming Room

Episode 386 - The New LG 55-inch TV

This week on HomeTech: New kit from both Wyze and Aqara "wow" the DIY market, Leviton launches retrofit-friendly lighting control, Amazon adds new features to both FireTV and Alex but is also spying on you, Gavin wants a New LG 55-inch TV, and a slick pick of the week.

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • Wyze Cam v3 Garage Door Controller
  • Wyze Room Sensor
  • r/homeautomation - Why The Aquara P1 Occupancy Sensor Is A GAME CHANGER For Your Smart Home
  • Aqara Motion Sensor P1, REQUIRES AQARA HUB, 5-Year Battery Life, Configurable Detection Timeout, for Alert System and Automations, Compatible with HomeKit, Alexa, IFTTT
  • Leviton launches HomeKit-enabled Decora Smart No-Neutral Switch, Dimmer, and Bridge aimed at older homes
  • Amazon's Fire TV Cube can now connect directly with select hearing aids
  • Amazon’s Alexa can now announce when someone or something is on your porch
  • LG TV Sizes Requested (thank you LG 😘, we are waiting)
    • Gavin: 55- or 65-inch OLED TV
    • Seth: 77-inch OLED TV
    • TJ: at least 75-inch OLED TV
• Pick of the Week
  • Eséguo voice assistant | Wall mounted devices | Ekinex

Episode 385 - Sonos Furry

This week on HomeTech: Inovelli pre-order time, Control4 Cancels AVA, Netflix gets Canceled, Sonos has a new soundbar on the way, ecobee may have a new thermostat, and of course the pick of the week.

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Show Notes

• Pre-Order Open: Blue Series Smart 2-1 Switch
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Control4 Blocks AVA
  • Netflix Loses 200K Subscribers In The First 3 Months Of 2022 And Expects To Shed 2 Million More This Quarter
  • Exclusive: this is the new budget soundbar from Sonos
  • Ecobee Planning New Smart Thermostat With Built-In Air Quality Sensor
• Pick of the Week
  • Canairi - a playful design solution to a healthy indoor climate