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Episode 592 - The Theme is Updates

October 9, 2026·49 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

On this week's show: Apple’s smart home plans keep leaking from every direction, with LG-branded locks, doorbells, thermostats, and cameras rumored alongside Apple selling Aqara’s new thermostat; Google Home gets better at hearing you over the chaos; Amazon quietly takes away Alexa aux voice control; UniFi Protect 7.3 squeezes more history out of your storage; Inovelli’s roadmap starts moving again; Home Assistant renames Cloud to Link because, well, “cloud” has baggage; a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!Apple and LG team up on new smart home gear, starting with a lock, doorbell, and thermostatApple’s Smart Home Push Could Include Doorbell, Thermostat and Cameras | iPhone in CanadaApple now sells Aqara’s new Adaptive Temperature thermostat and more accessoriesHomeTech HeadlinesGoogle Home speakers can now hear you betterAlexa can’t control the aux input on Amazon Echo speakers anymoreIntroducing Protect 7.3Inovelli 2026: Q3 Update!Z-Wave 800 Series Button Controller + Dimmer Switch | Project WaltHome Assistant renames Home Assistant Cloud to LinkBig Tech ruined the cloud, so we’re renaming oursA Code of Conduct for AI in the HomeEmporia Vue 3 Home Energy MonitorRoomSync for Home Assistant App - App Store

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