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- 1 weeks ago1h 21m
Episode 583 - OpenAI Wants In, Nice Wants Out
On this week's show: OpenAI may be building a screen-free AI home companion, Nice is skipping CEDIA 2026 and insisting everything is fine, the 2026 TV Shootout crowns both Samsung and Sony, Philips Hue might stick a camera on your TV, and a TP-Link Kasa camera vulnerability report is a rough reminder to patch your gear. We also chat about a touchscreen Zigbee switch from Zemismart, an open-source robot vacuum project, Matter Server 9.1.0, the Only Fan Controller update, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!HomeTech HeadlinesOpenAI Reportedly Developing Screen-Free AI Companion for Smart HomeNice Announces It Has Pulled Out of CEDIA Expo 2026The 2026 Kings of TV Are Crowned at Value Electronics TV Shootout - Residential SystemsZemismart Launches Zigbee Touchscreen Light Switch With Power MonitoringPhilips Hue’s latest camera might be for your TV.IoT-Vulnerability-Research-Public/TP-Link_Kasa_EC71/Kasa_EC71.md at main · BadChemical/IoT-Vulnerability-Research-PublicMatter Server 9.1.0 Releasedxcancel.com/ThirdRealityIncOnly Fan Controller v1.2.1Jimothy
- 2 weeks ago1h 24m
Episode 582 - Which Switch is Which?
On this week's show: Apple wants smarter Home cameras, but only if you spring for the 2TB iCloud plan, IKEA quietly makes Matter less annoying, and Matter cameras from Tapo, Aqara, EZVIZ, and friends are finally becoming a real category. We also get into Josh.ai adding DMX and DALI for the fancy-lighting crowd, Sonos trimming some of the people you’d think it should keep, a coax-powered floodlight for those Wi-Fi dead zones, Ecowitt’s Kickstarter water tester, new Home Assistant-friendly gear from IoTorero and Third Reality, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!The story behind Erling Haaland and his taxidermy raccoon: ‘Lock the doors, let’s make this special’HomeTech HeadlinesTHIRDREALITY Smart Wall Outlet, Dual Independent Control for 2 Sockets, Individual Power Monitoring, Zigbee Repeater, Compatible with Home Assistant & SmartThings, ETL CertifiedWQT01: Smart Water Quality TesterChannel Master’s Pro Floodlight uses coax to bring smart lighting to your garden’s dead zonesApple Intelligence in Apple Home will require the $10-a-month iCloud Plus plan.Sonos Sacks Top Designers Behind its Premium Speakers | iPhone in CanadaJosh.ai Now Offers Native DMX & DALI Support - Residential SystemsIKEA updates DIRIGERA hub with Matter 1.4.2 support and improved network stabilityTapo, Aqara, Ulticam, and EZVIZ: All the Matter-certified camerasIoTorero joins Works with Home AssistantHermes Agent — The Agent That Grows With YouIrriSense 2 | 4-in-1 Smart Sprinkler & Irrigation System | AiperElegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K – Best 3D Printer for Beginners & ProsPrismML — Announcing Bonsai 27B: The First 27B-Class Model to Run on a Phone
- 3 weeks ago
Episode 581 - YOLO Updates
On this week's show: Apple makes Apple Home hubs a lot pricier, Samsung puts a $5 toll booth in front of the SmartThings API, and Matter itself keeps inching toward “maybe this really will work.” We also hit a THIRDREALITY timer clock, an interesting universal remote hub, Level’s rough week, Netflix’s new profile email rule, project updates, a pick of the week, and so much more!Building an Apple Home just got pricier: New hardware hikes affect key Matter hubsHome Tech HeadlinesNew - THIRDREALITY Smart Timer Light TL2,Digital Clock,60GHz mmWave Radar,RGB Light,Light Sensor,Simple Setup,Countdown Timer,Matter Enabled,2.4GHz WiFi only,Compatible with Alexa, Apple Home,Google HomeDREO Brings Matter Connectivity to TurboPoly™ Fan 765S, Furthering its Open Ecosystem CommitmentOpenInfrared Point: Universal Remote HubIntroducing UniFi Network 10.5Hackers target UniFi as critical exploits surfaceCrestron Launches Configure Pro Platform for Crestron Home OSJosh.ai Showcases AI-Powered Home Control with New Experiential VideoHunter Douglas Alta Window Fashions Motorized Shades Now Compatible with PowerView AutomationSamsung will soon start charging to access its smart home APIA New Enhanced SmartThings API Experience - SmartThings BlogNetflix now requires every user profile to be tied to unique email addressSmart lock maker Level has been gutted and its founders are outMatter Just Underwent a Major Stress Test for Supporting Large-Scale DeploymentsHome Assistant upgrades to Matter 1.5.1 with a better codebaseThe Matter upgrade you’ve been waiting forInside the room where the smart home industry is still betting on MatterDroplet the #1 Smart Home Water Sensor - Hydrific, part of LIXIL
- Jun 26, 20261h 16m
Episode 580 - Gemini in the House
On this week's show: Hue brings wired wall modules to Europe and keeps pushing Matter, Schlage’s UWB smart lock finally gets a date and a price, Amazon rolls Alexa+ into Brazil, Google launches a new Gemini-powered speaker while retiring a couple of old Nest favorites, Sonos keeps trying to fix the app it broke, Matter 1.6 tries to make Matter less Matter-y, and a report says your smart TV apps may be doing more networking than streaming. Plus a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!Energy minister plans 'nuclear renaissance' with up to 10 reactors built by 2040HomeTech HeadlinesValve prices the Steam Machine at $1,049Europe - Hue’s wired wall modules bring non-smart lights into its ecosystemSchlage’s UWB-enabled smart lock launches this monthAlexa+ Launches in Early Access in BrazilGoogle Has Discontinued its Nest Audio and Nest Mini SpeakersGoogle's Gemini-Powered Home Speaker Launches on June 25 for $99.99Google’s first smart speaker in six years arrives next weekGoogle Home Speaker Canada: Price, Release Date, and AI FeaturesSonos Updating App With New Volume Controls and Navigation | iPhone in CanadaSignify Enhances Philips Hue Matter Support Through Collaboration with Silicon LabsInstead of new devices, Matter 1.6 focuses on making Matter less of a headacheMatter 1.6 Brings NFC Setup, Joint Fabric, and Smarter ThermostatsNearly Half of LG Smart TV Apps Contain Residential Proxy SDKsHow Roomba started a robot revolutionGoveeLife Smart Nugget Ice Maker Pro, 60lbs Daily, 6-Minute First Ice, 40dB Ultra-Quiet with AI NoiseGuard, App & Voice Control, Self-Clean, 3.5lbs Basket & Dual Water Tanks, for Home Kitchen, Party
- Jun 20, 20261h 3m
Episode 579 - Roku is FOX'd
On this week's show: Alexa+ finally opens up across Canada in English and French, Prime Day deals are already leaking out of Amazon’s cart, Fox wants to buy Roku in a massive streaming-and-ads play, and ADI layoffs have Control4 watchers a little nervous. We’ve also got project updates featuring cameras, deck drama, Starlink, a new show notes server, a pick of the week, and so much more!Hetzner Price Adjustment 15 June 2026 - Hetzner DocsHomeTech HeadlinesAmazon Just Opened Alexa+ to All Canadians. Here’s What’s ChangedAlexa+ is available across Canada in English and FrenchThe best early Amazon Prime Day deals include Apple, Bose, and moreFox Corporation announces $22B acquisition of Roku in landmark streaming and live TV dealWith Resideo Spin-Off of ADI Imminent, Sources Say ADI is Cutting StaffMilwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lithium Ion Cordless 4-inch Rear Handle Circular SawCamera G6 180 - Ubiquiti StoreAccess Point E7 - Ubiquiti StoreStarlink RoamZooz ZEN14 Double Outdoor Plug – ZOOZ
- Jun 12, 20261h 21m
Episode 578 - Furry Friend Detection
On this week's show: Apple Home gets Thread 1.4, 4K video, and energy tracking, Amazon gives the Echo Hub a makeover with smarter Ring features, and Google teaches Nest cams to recognize your pets. We also check out Eufy’s biometric locks, UniFi’s campus-level security gear, WiiM’s first soundbar, a Donut Lab battery scandal that’s gone flat, and Music Assistant’s sonic smarts. All that, project updates, and so much more!HomeTech HeadlinesApple Home goes pro: Thread 1.4, 4K video, and native energy management in iOS 27 | Matter Alpha - matteralpha.comCameras get an Apple Intelligence boost in Apple Home | The Verge - theverge.comApple’s Home app will soon show you how much energy your smart plug is drawing. | The Verge - theverge.comShark is bringing some style to robot vacuums. | The Verge - The VergeAmazon’s Echo Hub gets a customizable new look and Ring’s AI features | The Verge - theverge.comNest cams can now recognize your furry friends. | The Verge - theverge.comEufy launches new smart locks with facial recognition and palm scanning. | The Verge - theverge.comUniFi Protect is Now Campus Security Ready - blog.ui.comWiiM expands its whole-home ecosystem with a new soundbar | The Verge - theverge.comMusic Assistant 2.9: Discover Your Sound - Music Assistant - music-assistant.ioFeatherSnap Smart Bird Feeder Camera | Wi-Fi, Solar, & Bird ID
- Jun 5, 2026
Episode 577 - eero Phone Home
On this week’s show: SwitchBot flips the switch on Nanoleaf, eero dials back to the landline era with a new Telephone Adapter, Home Assistant welcomes Sensereo’s smoke and CO alarms, and the latest Home Assistant beta brings new toys for dashboards, automations, and IR nerds alike. A pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!
- May 29, 2026
Episode 576 - Scream. Trip. Run.
On this week's show: Govee is shelf shocked, Linkind launches a fiery new Matter bulb, Bell wants your internet unstoppable with mobile and UPS backups, Ubiquiti patches some serious UniFi holes, Google hints at new Gemini-powered speakers, and Open Home Foundation brings e-paper displays to the smart home world. All that, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!
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