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The HomeTech Podcast features news, opinions, insights, and advice on all things Smart Home | Co-Hosted by Home Automation Pros Gavin Campbell, TJ Huddleston, & Seth Johnson

26. Juni

HomeTech 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

1 Std. 16 Min.
20. Juni

HomeTech 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

1 Std. 4 Min.
12. Juni

HomeTech 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

1 Std. 22 Min.
5. Juni

HomeTech 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! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! What to Expect From WWDC 2026: Gemini-Powered Siri, iOS 27, macOS 27 and MoreMicrosoft Build 2026: All the news about Windows, AI, RTX Spark, and more -HomeTech HeadlinesSwitchBot brightens its smart home portfolio with Nanoleaf acquisition | Matter Alpha - matteralpha.comIntroducing eero Telephone Adapter: Adding VoIP to customer networks quickly and easily. – The Download - blog.eero.comAqara in Best BuyPick of the Week: Relax with CoaxSensereo joins Works with Home Assistant - Home Assistant - home-assistant.io2026.6 Beta: A betta title - Home Assistant - rc.home-assistant.io
29. Mai

HomeTech 576: Scream. Trip. Run.

On this week's show: We talk TV (shows), 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! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Show Notes HomeTech WatchlistWidow's Bay (Apple TV+) - Funny PreviewGhosts (CBS / Paramount+)St. Denis MedicalSuperstoreThe BoysFromM.I.A.The TradesLetterkennyMating SeasonTedProject Hail MaryThis Is Not a TestNormalSkinamarinkThe Mandalorian & GroguHomeTech HeadlinesGovee included a book on ‘White Supremacy’ in its website imagery | The Verge - theverge.comLinkind's new Smart Light Stick features realistic flame effects and seamless Matter connectivity | Matter Alpha - matteralpha.comBell launches new internet backup options in case of outages - mobilesyrup.comUbiquiti patches three max severity UniFi OS vulnerabilities - bleepingcomputer.comMore Google Home speakers could be on the way. | The Verge - theverge.comPick of the week: TV to Right?Welcoming OpenDisplay as our newest collaboration partner – Open Home Foundation - openhomefoundation.org
23. Mai

HomeTech 575: Gunk Tank

On this week's show: Google I/O 2026 is all about agentic AI and Search that answers before you ask, Homey hikes hardware prices and Plex triples its Lifetime Pass price, Hubitat hooks up with Ring, UniFi announces a new 5G backup, Birdie Pro faints at bad air, and iGarden’s robot goes for an Olympic clean. A pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Show Notes The 13 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2026 | The Verge - theverge.comEverything Announced at Google I/O 2026: Gemini, Search, Smart Glasses | WIRED - wired.comHomeTech HeadlinesWhy we’re raising prices on Homey Pro and Homey Pro mini – News | Homey - homey.appLifetime Plex Pass Price Jumps to Over $1,000 in Canada | iPhone in Canada - iphoneincanada.caHubitat Elevation 2.5.0 Update Adds Ring Integration To Power Smarter Home Automation | Markets Insider - markets.businessinsider.comIntroducing UniFi 5G Backup - blog.ui.comThis mechanical bird drops dead when your home’s air quality worsens | The Verge - theverge.comiGarden Intelligent Pool Cleaning Robot M1-AI Series | Dual-AI Vision Robotic Cordless Pool Cleaner - igarden.aiPick of the Week:Toronto, the Blue Jays, and a Pool Pressure SensorA modern disaster movie where Someone says "Turn on the News"Hzunzunbee joins Works with Home Assistant
15. Mai

HomeTech 574: Backdoors, Bots, and Baby Monitors

On this week’s show: Ubiquiti doubles down with a new UniFi NVR and a major Protect 7.1 update, Unraid ditches the USB stick (finally) with internal boot, and smart vacuums are getting weirder, Blink goes 2K on a budget, Yarbo promises to close its mower’s backdoor, the FBI is resetting routers, and over a million cameras were alarmingly open to hackers. All of this, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Show Notes HomeTech HeadlinesNetwork Video Recorder G2 Pro - Ubiquiti Store United States - store.ui.comWelcome to Protect 7.1 - blog.ui.comEufy’s New Robovac Combines Matter and a Built-in Fragrance Module - homekitnews.comThese new Roombas are smaller and cheaper | The Verge - theverge.comBlink bumps its budget buzzer to 2K | The Verge - theverge.comThe FBI may have reset your wireless router; if so, you should replace it - 9to5mac.comA million baby monitors and security cameras were easily viewable by hackers | The Verge - theverge.comYarbo says it will remove the intentional backdoor from its robot lawn mower | The Verge - theverge.comUnraid | Unraid 7.3.0 Stable Now Available - unraid.net
9. Mai

HomeTech 573: Slothbot

On this week's show: TJ gets ready to head to Canada, Apple pays for promising too much from Siri, ULTRALOQ goes tap-to-unlock with Aliro, and Homebridge 2.0 finally speaks Matter. The Roomba creator builds a furry robot friend, Matter.JS Server gets smarter debugging, BEGA lights up Home Assistant, and the new HA beta tunes into sub‑GHz RF. Plus, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Show Notes Apple Will Pay $250 Million for Overhyping Siri. Canadian Users Get to Watch | iPhone in Canada - iphoneincanada.caHomeTech HeadlinesULTRALOQ achieves Aliro certification for Latch and Bolt locks | Matter Alpha - matteralpha.comHomebridge 2.0 is here, and it speaks Matter | The Verge - theverge.comGoogle's Gemini-powered Home speaker is MIA - mobilesyrup.comIntroducing Dream Machine Beast - blog.ui.comBose takes a swing at Sonos with its new home speakers | The Verge - theverge.comSonoff Unveils NSPanel Pro Gen2 with Matter, dual relays, HA Support - homekitnews.comThe creator of Roomba is back with a furry robot companion | The Verge - theverge.comMatter.JS Server now offers ultimate tool to troubleshoot Matter and Thread | Matter Alpha - matteralpha.comBEGA joins Works with Home Assistant - Home Assistant - home-assistant.io2026.5 Beta: We're on the same frequency now 📡 - Home Assistant - rc.home-assistant.io

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The HomeTech Podcast features news, opinions, insights, and advice on all things Smart Home | Co-Hosted by Home Automation Pros Gavin Campbell, TJ Huddleston, & Seth Johnson