Episode 434 - Moist Soil Detection

On this week's HomeTech: Abode gets Google Nest (again), Paramount+ gets subscribers, Amazon gets Matter, and a cat gets a new scratching post thanks to Apple. All this and more, plus some big project updates including a new home for one of our co-hosts!

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Show Notes

• Amazon's May the 4th sale includes a 'Mandalorian' Echo Dot | Engadget
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Abode's Google Nest Integrations Are Back
  • Paramount+ tops 60 million subscribers thanks to 'Picard' and the NFL | Engadget
• Who Matters this week?
  • Amazon doubles down on Matter support with its Echo line
  • Amazon and Eve Systems Join Forces to Enhance Smart Homes
• Pick of the Week
  • @victor@tooters.org - If you keep scratching the HomePod....
• Home Assistant 2023.5 Released
• Honeywell 5800 series 345Mhz door and window sensor integration with HA
• Zigbee Soil Temperature and Humidity Sensor | Temperature and Humidity Sensor | Tuya Expo
• Ecowitt WH51 Wireless Soil Moisture Sensor Max 8 Channels Soil Humidity Tester