The Smart Home Show Episode 235 - Automate Your Yard Work with Robot Mowers
Aug 11, 2025
Brandon Doyle, a smart home expert and real estate agent, joins the hosts to explore the realm of outdoor technology, particularly robot mowers. They dive into the advancements in smart maintenance devices and discuss practical experiences from CES. The conversation highlights effective placement strategies for robot mowers and navigates their functionality, safety, and challenges like edging. They also touch on maintenance needs, model recommendations, and the overall efficiency of robotic lawn care versus traditional methods.
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Smart Home Moves Outdoors
- The show launches an outdoor smart‑home series covering yard tech and automation.
- Brandon Doyle brings deep robot mower testing and coverage to the topic.
Pool Cleaners Are Becoming 'Pool Keepers'
- Pool robots evolved from random vacuums to multi‑function cleaners with sensing and scrubbing.
- Richard emphasizes their rapid technical leap and growing industry presence.
Window Robots Use Suction Not Magnets
- Window cleaning robots moved from magnetic twins to suction climbers.
- Richard questions whether they meaningfully save time for homeowners.