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This week, the hosts dive into Chamberlain's controversial MyQ integration changes for garage doors. A breakthrough motorized smart door by Doma boasts facial recognition and advanced sensing features. They also discuss Homey's RAM upgrade and review the Firewalla Orange Wi-Fi 7 travel router. The release of Music Assistant 2.7 takes center stage at a lively party, while the team shares personal tool finds and tech project updates, including a new fan setup in the attic. Humorous debates about remote durability add a fun twist!

Justin Bunton, founder of Apollo Automation, shares insights on their innovative H-2 Annual Holiday Ornament, designed for interoperability with Home Assistant. He discusses the creative design process and the manufacturing challenges they faced to ensure timely release. Charity is a major theme, as Bunton reveals that all profits will support CASA of Lexington and the Open Home Foundation. They also touch on advancements in smart home tech, including upcoming hardware and the incorporation of open-source customization.

On this week's show: UniFi bridges the gap with new wireless gear, Alexa+ finally heads north to Canada (except for Gavin), Matter 1.5 adds long-awaited camera support, Josh.ai teams up with JVC for voice-controlled cinephilia, Sonos continues its 'transitional' phase with shrinking sales and growing losses, letters from the mailbag, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!

Explore the thrilling intersection of AI and neighborhood safety with claims that smart tech could reduce crime. Discover the latest in Zigbee 4.0's long-range capabilities and hear about a groundbreaking leak sensor from Shelly. Dive into Kaleidescape's new compact server for cinephiles and see how Wyze's upgraded smart lock does in real-world testing. Alongside tech reviews, the hosts share personal project updates and humorous takes on quirky smart home setups!

Password security takes center stage as the Louvre's heist reveals major flaws. Ring's new alerts promise to streamline notifications, while IKEA dives into Matter-over-Thread with exciting budget products. Kohler introduces a health-tracking toilet that raises eyebrows about privacy. Meanwhile, hackers revive discontinued Nest thermostats, and iRobot faces financial woes. Plus, innovative smart blinds and an AI-powered photo frame from SwitchBot spark curiosity. Tune in for the latest in home tech advancements and intriguing projects!

This week, the hosts dive into the potential banning of TP-Link over security concerns and debate whether 4K TVs are really worth it. They explore SwitchBot's innovative smart candle warmer and introduce Wyze's impressive battery doorbell. A new universal remote from Silphabaton is unveiled, while updates on Amazon's layoffs and Neato Robotics' cloud shutdown spark interesting discussions. Listeners are treated to a mix of practical advice and fun picks, including a doorbell GIF resizer tool!

On this week's show: AWS takes down smart beds in the middle of the night, Husqvarna gives robot lawnmowers night vision, Roku adds AI to your channel surfing, and Unifi shows off new AI-powered cameras and a fresh Network update. Apple teases a HomePod-iPad hybrid (because of course), Inovelli lights up Homey, and there's a new Matter-compatible garage door opener in town. A pick of the week, project updates, and so many more raccoons!

On this week's show, we sit down with The Verge’s Jennifer Pattison Tuohy to talk about all things smart home, how she approaches reviewing and reporting on new products, and what it’s like living on the cutting edge. Plus, a Pick of the Week, project updates, and much more!

On this week's show: TJ might get a shed, Amazon’s Device VP is out, UniFi announces UPS products and tariff prices, Sonos teams up with Peloton, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!

On this week's show: How many lights is too many lights? Amazon’s fall event delivers the expected, Ring will let police watch your cameras and look for lost dogs, Amazon Alexa Plus finally goes to Canada, Logitech POP is EOL, Walmart has new onn brand doorbells and cameras, Google drops the new Nest kit, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!