This week's guest host is Daniel Wroclawski, Senior Home & Appliances Writer at Consumer Reports. Andrew and Dan cover the latest smart home news, from Apple Home dashboard apps and new Matter gear to premium locks, Matter dehumidifiers, smart shades, and mesh router recommendations. They also answer listener questions and share practical advice on the best products for real-world homes.

Highlights

Home Deck app for Apple TV and iPad
Leviton’s new Matter-over-Wi-Fi Decora switch and dimmer
Ubiquiti SuperLink and Thread hardware
Flight Portrait, the e-ink flight tracker
Schlage Sense Pro vs. Aqara U400
12 South’s updated 25W valet charger
HiSense Matter dehumidifier
Smart shade retrofit recommendations
Mesh router picks for smart homes

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Flight Tracking Poster, Schlage Sense Pro Review, & Listener Questions with Dan Wroclawski from Consumer Reports