On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Rob Green, CEO of the smart home startup Kiriō. This Seattle-based company is coming at the connected home from a very unique angle that you'll want to hear all about. Forgoing the pure DIY approach so common today, Kiriō is targeting the builder market with a product designed to add intelligence to the core systems of the home. With a turnkey approach to installation and programming, and an innovative distribution model, Kiriō just might be providing us with a glimpse of the future when it comes to the professionally-installed connected home.That plus... Hip Hop stars and smart home hubs. A peek behind the HomePod curtain. Apple accidentally leaks hints of 4K and HDR content coming to iTunes (finally!). Comcast's streaming offering could be here by year's end. Ring launches yet another new product (these guys are on fire!). Blackwire looks to "Make Drivers Great Again". And more...Fan of the podcast? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron!Show Notesi.am+ buys Wink, the smart home hub previously owned by Flextronics and Quirky | TechCrunchPic of the WeekRoomba is no spy: CEO says iRobot will never sell your dataHomePod firmware reveals new interaction details, Accessibility support, more | 9to5MacUnreleased HomePod UI Sounds - YouTubeExtracting files from the recent HomePod OTA firmware | citrusuiApple Listing Select Movies as 4K and HDR in iTunes Purchase History - Mac RumorsiTunes hides clues that Apple is preparing to go 4K - EngadgetComcast's live TV streaming service could launch by year’s endPlex pushes Live TV broadcasts to Apple TV, AndroidFire TVs are getting expanded Alexa controls, new smart home featuresRing announces new external security camera, in wired, battery & solar versionsBlackWire Presents Control4 Drivers for HomeKit, Freshdesk, Roku, Notifications, MoreInterview: Kirio

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