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A conversation with The Thread Group's VP of Technology

Jonathan Hui, The Thread Group
Polk React soundbar review: Built-in Alexa for your TV speaker
Alexa Show Mode Turns Lenovo Laptops Into Smart Displays
Ecobee Smart Thermostat works great with Google Assistant
YouTube TV Removed From Roku's Streaming Devices
Withings' smart scale can now assess your heart health
Apple Watch Used To Monitor Baby Who Was Delivered In-Flight
I can't stop fiddling with Nanoleaf's smart home remote
Hunter's slick new Aerodyne ceiling fan works with HomeKit and Siri
2022 Honda Civic adds wireless connections for CarPlay, Android Auto


Picks of the week

Matthew: LunaDisplay
Mikah: nRF52840 MDK USB Dongle w/ Case

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

Guest: Jonathan Hui

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Google Assistant updates, LTE trackers, and why Thread's exciting

Google Fixes Two Annoying Quirks in Its Voice Assistant
Nest Hub may soon be the center of your hotel room
Sonos Roam is a nearly perfect portable Assistant
Garmin's 2 new smartwatches want to make the casual athlete more advanced
The Jiobit GPS Tracker Changed My Tune on Toddler Surveillance
T-Mobile launches LTE-based SyncUp Tracker
Lutron Caseta Outdoor Smart Plug Review: Flexibility in the garden
Eve launches updated Eve Energy HomeKit smart plug with Thread
Discover your Thread Network
Apple iOS 14.5 update includes diverse Siri voices, map upgrades, and a way to unlock your phone with Apple Watch
How to change Siri's voice in iOS 14.5
Set Spotify as Siri's Preferred Audio Player in iOS 14.5 for Music, Podcasts & Audiobooks
Accidents in Apple Maps: How to report incidents and more
iOS 14.5: How to Use AirPlay 2 With Apple Fitness+


Dan asks about Mikah's excitement regarding Wemo's new Thread-ready HomeKit scene controller.
Bob shares an excellent tip for setting up HomeKit automation with the Home app and the Eve app.


Picks of the week

Matthew: How to control HomeKit with the Elgato Stream Deck
Mikah: Aqara Wireless Mini Switch & Aqara Smart Hub

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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Connected Home over IP, AirTag(s), upcycling old Galaxy phones

Setting Up a Smart Home May Soon Be Less Annoying
Amazon, Apple, and Google's smart home partnership is close
Project CHIP embraces a timeline and the blockchain
AirTags Are the Perfectly Boring, Functional Future of AR
New Apple TV 4K Supports WiFi 6, Thread, and HDMI 2.1
Everything Google TV does that Apple says 'smart TVs don't'
How to pick the right smart display for you
Google Assistant Snapshot cards can be pinned to 'Favorites'
Google revamps Wear OS Play Store page
More renders leak as the Google Pixel Watch is reportedly launching in October
Google Meet finally zooms in and lets you add video backgrounds
Netatmo HomeKit Secure Video support for Outdoor Cameras
Eve Releases First Thread-Enabled Smart Light Switch
Belkin's new Wemo remote puts HomeKit at your fingertips


Setting up Homebridge on a Synology NAS:

How to setup Homebridge & Docker on a Synology NAS
Set up Homebridge on Synology NAS without Docker


Picks of the week

Matthew: Samsung's New Upcycling Program Allows You To Turn an Old Galaxy Phone Into a New IoT Device
Mikah: Twelve South HoverBar Duo

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli:

Google Maps finally gets an iOS update complete with App Privacy labels
Google Home is now smart enough to only take video calls if you're actually home
New Google Maps feature shows route with lowest carbon footprint
Android's latest feature reminds you to avoid distracted walking
Apple Pay With Express Transit Mode Now Available for San Francisco Bay Area's Clipper Card
Spotify launches its in-car entertainment system 'Car Thing' in U.S.
Apple begins studying whether the Watch can predict COVID-19
Google adds UV Index to Wear OS Weather app and as complication
Apple Fitness+ introduces new workouts, trainers, and Time to Walk guest
Smartmi's new P1 Air Purifier is slick, affordable, and works with HomeKit
How to Download Xbox Game Pass Games With Alexa
Apple gets its own button on Roku's latest remotes
Roku's OS 10 brings AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support to its HD streaming devices
Game Subscriptions Open Doors for Players With Disabilities
Google Assistant Just Got a Useful Update With Four Helpful Features
Google Home Essentials: Wyze Cam Outdoor a year later
meross launches updated HomeKit outdoor smart plug and dimmer switch kit
Microsoft's New Office Gear Includes Surface Headphones 2+
Quinn Nelson's Approach to Home Automation


Picks of the week

Matthew: Ian's Awesome Counter
Mikah: SeeVS for Mac

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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Google I/O, TikTok Captions, A Fitbit for Bivalves

Google's I/O conference is returning May 18-20 and will be entirely virtual
Microsoft Bringing Classic Xbox Games to Its Cloud Gaming Service
Apple Arcade adds 30+ titles including mesmerizing RPG from creator of Final Fantasy
Google Play Pass now offers over 800 Android apps, games
Oculus Quest 2 Has Already Outsold Every Other Oculus Headset Combined
Microsoft's Cortana meets an untimely end on iOS and Android
Google Assistant using federated learning to improve hotword
Amazon's Alexa lets you control a Lamborghini's air conditioning with just your voice
TikTok Makes Videos More Inclusive Of And Accessible To Deaf People With New Auto Captions Feature
The Mac needs Shortcuts
Apple's Find My network now offers new third-party finding experiences
LG Launching 2021 Sound Bar Lineup With AirPlay 2 Support
Zoom now works on Amazon's Echo Show 10 | Engadget
IKEA And Sonos Are Working On Another Set Of Speakers
The OnePlus Watch isn't exactly one size fits all
A Fitbit for Mussels, Not Muscles


Picks of the week

Matthew: NTAG213 NFC Stickers
Mikah: HomePaper

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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Nest sleep-sensing, Shortcuts fixed, new Siri voices

Google's New Nest Hub Is the Perfect Alarm Clock
Review: Nest Hub (2nd gen) sleep tracking ushers in a radically more pervasive Google Assistant
The Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 lets Alexa answer the door
Alexa routines can seem overwhelming, but these shortcuts make them a breeze
How to Use Alexa and Echo Voice-Control Speakers Better
Apple has confirmed the shortcuts have been restored
Apple-funded Stanford study concludes Apple Watch can be used to measure frailty
Apple adds two brand new Siri voices and will no longer default to a female or male voice in iOS
Lutron's HomeKit-enabled Caséta Wireless Outdoor Smart Plug now available
IKEA's HomeKit TRÅDFRI Shortcut Button is finally available online
Eve activating Thread radio in Aqua sprinkler controller for Apple HomeKit - 9to5Mac
Review: Eve's HomeKit-enabled Light Strip is bright, colorful, and Adaptive
Aqara brings Adaptive Lighting support with firmware update - 9to5Mac
Review: Aqara's Cube is a delightful way to control Aqara smart accessories
Leviton's new Decora Smart accessories offer hub-free HomeKit controls


Picks of the week

Matthew: Overcast Controller
Mikah: Eve Weather

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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