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Episode 158 · April 21, 2017

Ok Google, Listen to HomeTech

On this week's episode of HomeTech: What "OK Google" hacks show us about the challenge of wake words. Lutron continues their consumer market penetration with a new Caseta integration. Amazon takes their Echo integrations to a whole new level. Bose on the receiving end of a ludicrous lawsuit. Logitech Pop buttons get a HomeKit integration. The significance of embedded Sling TV in LG's displays. The staggering amounts of money being spent on original video content by OTT providers. And much more...

Episode 157 · April 14, 2017

Your Projects

A very quick show this week to launch an initiate we've been dreaming up for a few months. If you have a home technology project of any size at any stage head on over to hometech.fm/projects and let us know about it!

Episode 156 · April 7, 2017

Bleeping Alexa

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Petlexa, Google Gnome, and the Hub may have been April Fools' jokes, but the Control4 Emojis were not. Alexa makes her way into a thermostat (?) and a touchscreen speaker that looks like a football. A glimpse at TiVo's rumored cloud DVR. Verizon looks to launch a streaming TV service this summer. Yet another entrant in the sub-$500 Mesh WiFi space. And much more...

Episode 155 · March 31, 2017

The Finale

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Seth and Jason discuss the latest in home tech news including: a amazing new release from the team at Josh.AI. Ikea makes a surprising, if totally logical, step into the smart home. FetchItGo give users physical buttons... and dry erase markers? Google Home releases a handful of new integrations. Samsung gets into the mesh WiFi game with a compelling offering. Proof, if you needed it, that cable companies suck at customer service. And much, much more...

Episode 154 · March 24, 2017

Chat Bots and Ocarinas

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Seth and Jason sit down to discuss another busy week in the smart home including: Is your IT guy trying to kill you? The smart home landscape for renters. A fantastic new resource for comparing DIY home tech products. Is Leviton inviting electricians into the connected home? A conversation about next-gen UI's including chat bots and... ocarinas?? And much more...

Episode 153 · March 17, 2017

Breaking the Mold with Richard Berrie of iHummingbird

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Richard Berrie, CEO and President of iHummingbird. Berrie and his team take a unique approach, leveraging low-cost solutions such as Nest, Sonos, and Lutron Caseta to generate business and build relationships. Proving the theory that these consumer-focused products present up-selling opportunities to savvy professionals, iHummingbird is doing a booming business - with an average installation price of $35,000. Tune in to hear how exactly how he's doing it!

Episode 152 · March 10, 2017

Unplug That TV!

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Seth and Jason sit down to dissect the biggest stories of the week including: Just a bunch of spies doing their job. Apple puts out some shiny HomeKit marketing. Rumors of a new indoor camera from Amazon. Thoughts on the so-called "Lutron Tax"' and Crestron's new (not-so?) easy-to-setup lighting control system. And what Sonos' efforts to fend off the disrupters shows us about the smart home.

Episode 151 · March 3, 2017

Discussing Z-Wave with Executive Director Mitch Klein

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Mitch Klein, Executive Director of the Z-Wave Alliance for an in-depth conversation about the technology and what is new with the alliance. Long a stalwart in the connected home, Mitch discusses what makes the technology so appealing to end-users, installers, and service providers alike. Additionally we explore some recent developments, particularly in the area of cybersecurity, that the alliance is focused on as they look to maintain their dominant position in the worldwide connected home market.

Episode 150 · February 24, 2017

Stuck in the Middle

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Seth and Jason sit down for some spirited discussion about the forces at play in the middle market for home technology. Established companies like Savant, Crestron, and Control4 have formed a consensus and are "racing to the top" with their collective focus on luxury solutions. Meanwhile, inexpensive DIY platforms such as HomeKit are maturing at a steady pace. So, where does this leave the traditional CEDIA integrator? Tune in to hear our thoughts...

Episode 149 · February 20, 2017

ISE 2017 Wrap-Up Part 2

On this all-interview episode we present Jason's extended coverage of the show floor of ISE 2017 in Amsterdam.

Episode 148 · February 17, 2017

ISE 2017 Wrap-Up Part 1

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Join us for a super-sized episode as we wrap-up ISE 2017! Jason was busy all week gathering sound bites on the show floor. This show features a handful of our favorite interviews from Amsterdam, plus some commentary from Jason and Seth.

Episode 147 · February 10, 2017

ISE 2017 Live!

Jason and Seth sit down for a quick chat about the Integrated Systems Europe show in Amsterdam. A very big thank you to our three sponsors that helped make this episode happen: Krika, Zappiti, & Z-Wave!

Episode 146 · February 3, 2017

The HDBaseT Apocalypse

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Jason announces his upcoming trip to ISE in Amsterdam (big thanks to our sponsors for making this possible - Krika and Zappiti!).

Episode 145 · January 27, 2017

RIP 3D TV

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We dissect the big news from the recently held Savant Dealer Summit. Does a new CEO at Sonos mean the company will finally start playing nice with others? Why we're really at the tip of the voice-control-iceberg. And the nail in the coffin for 3D TV...

Episode 144 · January 20, 2017

A Robot for Grandma

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Rammohan Malasani, CEO of Securifi, to discuss the company's innovate new security offering. Aimed at protecting your network from falling victim to attacks, such as the recent, high-profile Mirai botnet, this subscription-based service is a first of its kind in the consumer router market.

Episode 143 · January 13, 2017

HomeTech's CES2017 Wrap Up

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We sit down for a not-to-be-missed wrap up for CES 2017. The consumer electronic industry's annual smorgasbord, CES consistently serves up an array of home technology stories ranging from the significant to the absurd. 2017 was no exception.

Episode 142 · January 6, 2017

Looking Forward to CES 2017

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Seth and Jason sit down for a chat on the eve of CES 2017. They discuss a number of the stories surfacing early in the week that give a good indication as to the what we can expect from Vegas this year. Topics include... Flying (attack?) drones. Smart Garbage Cans. Samsung doubling down on the Family Hub 'fridge. Pregnancy wearables. And much, much more.

Episode 141 · December 30, 2016

Baby Watch Part 3 Concludes!

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Seth is a new dad! He takes a brief break from changing diapers to join Jason for a chat, and to share some thoughts about becoming a father!

Episode 140 · December 16, 2016

The 2nd Annual Technology.fm Fireside Chat

On this week's super-sized episode of HomeTech: We are joined by fellow podcasters Mike Wolf, of the Smart Home Show, and Richard Gunther, of Home: On, for the 2nd Annual Technology.fm Holiday Fireside Chat. Easily one of our most substantial episodes of the year, the four of us share our unique thoughts and perspectives on the biggest home technology stories of 2016, as well as our predictions about what to expect in the year ahead!

Episode 139 · December 9, 2016

Exploring OVRC Pro with Product Manager Kenny Kim

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Kenny Kim, Product Manager for SnapAV's RSM platform known as OVRC Pro. In addition to providing a great overview of the product we discuss what makes OVRC unique in an increasingly competitive RSM landscape, and the general importance of remote monitoring and management tools in the future of the home technology industry.