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Episode 79 - Everything But HomeKit
14 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Home technology fans anxious to see HomeKit in the spotlight at Apple's recent 'Hey Siri' event were once again let down. While we cou...
Episode 78 - Empowering Creators with Peter Hoddie of Kinoma
07 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode of HomeTech features a guest well-known within engineering and technology circles, Peter Hoddie. Having once served as Chief ...
Episode 77 - A Constant Cacophony
31 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what the how the rest of the world perceives home technology integrators? Wonder no more. We kick this week's episode off by sharing ...
Episode 76 - We Get No Respect
24 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In what has become a bit of a rare occurrence lately this week's show actually features both of your regular hosts. No interview guest, but plen...
Episode 75 - The Proactive Smart Home with Alexei Erchak of BeON
17 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Many tech companies are quick to use the word "security" when describing features such as mobile alerts and remote access to cameras. While...
Episode 74 - The Smart Kitchen with Mike Wolf
10 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week Seth takes the mic solo again and chats with (super) special guest Mike Wolf about his upcoming Smart Kitchen Summit event in November. They...
Episode 73 - HomeTech.biz
03 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week Seth and Jason are back together to chat about the last few weeks in HomeTech. A little follow up here and a little news there -- overall a...
Episode 72 - Special Guest Julie Jacobson of CEPro
27 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week Seth sits down to chat with industry veteran and Editor-at-Large of CEPro Julie Jacobson. Julie has been covering the home automation market...
Episode 71 - 4Kp, 4Ki, and HD-OH-MY!
13 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show we sit down to revisit last week's popular discussion on voice control in the home (spoiler: Jason still isn't a fa...
Episode 70 - Apple Music 101: Radio on the Internet
06 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Apple is rarely the first one to any party, but they tend to turn a lot of heads when they do finally show up. From portable music players, to tablet...
Episode 69 - "Lights That Rock" with Shaun Springer from Twist
29 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's show we are pleased to present a conversation with Shaun Springer. Shaun is the founder and CEO of Astro, the company behind the ...
Episode 68 - The Nest No-Show
22 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In a couple of respects this was a rather disappointing week in the smart home. On one hand we had been looking forward to a press conference from Nes...
Episode 67 - The HomeKit Roundtable 2015
15 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Smart home professionals, enthusiasts, and reporters alike were once again left wanting in the wake of an Apple event. It's been over a year sinc...
Episode 66 - Sensors and the Smart Home with Brian Leeners of NYCE Sensors
08 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It's our first interview episode in quite some time, and well worth the wait. We are joined by Brian Leeners, CEO and founder for NYCE Control. N...
Episode 65 - Crushing the AppleTV Pipe Dream
01 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we decided to take a small breather in order to celebrate Memorial Day as well as our own Seth Johnson's birthday (be sure to send him...
Episode 64 - Ding! Ding! Dusting Off the New-Platform-Bell...
18 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In another guest-free-episode we discuss a number of important smart home stories from the week, not the least of which is a new announcement from Sam...
Episode 63 - If This Then What?
11 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we sat down to discuss a number of news stories from this week in the smart home. We start of the show with a couple of follow up poi...
Episode 62 - Watching the Watch
04 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
With the official launch of the Apple Watch now behind us, we thought we would take this episode to discuss the implications of the device on the smar...
Episode 61 - The Wink Debacle (and Recovery)
27 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
With no guest for this week's show we take the opportunity to get caught up on some significant goings-on in the smart home. To kick things off w...
Episode 60 - Smarter Living
20 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We spend a lot of time here at HomeTech talking about what it really means to have a "smart home". This terminology does, after all, get ...
Episode 59 - Intelligent Irrigation with Franz Garsombke of Rachio
13 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In our main segment this week were joined by Franz Garsombke, co-founder of CTO of Rachio. For the uninitiated Rachio is the manufacturer behind Iro, ...
Episode 58 - Listeners' Corner feat. Cody Crossland
06 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We started out this week's show by trying to settle a little internal debate here at HomeTech. Amazon made a big splash on the tech-news scene th...
Episode 57 - Cut the Cord with Tablo's Grant Hall
30 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
If we've said it once we've said it a dozen times: 2015 is the year of the cord cutter. With new over-the-top offerings coming to market at...
Episode 56 - Listeners' Corner feat. Jonathan Horvath
23 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a little over a year since we launched the hometech podcast. During that time we've been fortunate enough to hear from many of yo...
Episode 55 - NEEO: The Thinking Remote with Raphael Oberholzer
16 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
About a month ago, February 12th to be exact, one of the most successful smart home Kickstarter campaigns in recent memory came to its glorious end. ...
Episode 54 - "The Silent Intelligence" with Daniel Obodovski
09 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
As the name of our show implies we consistently strive to keep a tight focus on technology in the home, and the home alone. On this week's show...
Episode 53 - Special Guest Richard Gunther
02 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week on HomeTech special guest host Richard Gunther from the Digital Media Zone fills in for Jason while he takes a much deserved vacation.Show N...
Episode 52 - At Least It's Not a Toshiba
23 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We had been looking forward to sharing an interview with Daniel Obodovsky this week. Daniel is co-author of "The Silent Intelligence", a v...
Episode 51 - ISE 2015 Wrap-Up
16 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We sat down to record this show on the evening of Thursday, February 12th. If you are wondering why we point this out it is because that date marks...
Episode 50 - Perverted Robots
09 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In what we suppose could be considered a miniature milestone we bring to you show number 50. Seth returns from the previous week's travels to j...
Episode 49 - Connectile Dysfunction
02 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode we depart from our usual format on a couple of fronts. First and foremost Seth had some unexpected travel come up. As such Jason...
Episode 48 - Now That's a Home Theater!
26 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode Jason shares some of his experiences managing the installation of a very high end home theater in Los Angeles. The convers...
Episode 47 - Chris Pinder of HDAnywhere
19 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 47 of HomeTech brings to you a conversation with Chris Pinder of HDAnywhere, a manufacturer of unique HDMI distribution solutions. As the vide...
Episode 46 - CES 2015 Wrap-Up
12 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
With the gaze of gadget lovers worldwide fixed on Las Vegas this week for CES 2015, it was not difficult for us to pick a topic for our show. In fact...
Episode 45 - HomeTech's 2014 Year In Review
29 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In our final episode of 2014 we decided we'd do what every other tech-news show and blog on the planet do, and take a look back at the biggest st...
Episode 44 - The HomeTech Holiday Show 2014
22 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
It's the holiday season and this week we sit down and chat about what smart home devices we hope Santa brings this year. So sit back, grab a glas...
Episode 43 - A Chat with Linear's Duane Paulson
15 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
We were pleased on this episode to be joined by Duane Paulson, Senior VP of Product & Market Development for Linear. Duane is a long time technolo...
Episode 42 - A Single App Home with Tim McInerney of Savant
08 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
After a week off the HomeTech team is back in action. We are excited to present a new episode featuring Tim McInerny of Savant as our featured guest. ...
Episode 41 - Printing the Week's News with Mike Wolf
24 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Jason takes some time off for daddy-duty and Seth sits down with Mike Wolf of The Smart Home Show to discuss the week's news.Show NotesTechnolo...
Episode 40 - Baby-Watch 2014 Continues
17 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
We did not book a guest for this week's show, primarily because Jason wasn't even sure he'd be able to participate. As it turns out he ...
Episode 39 - Kēvo Smartlocks with Phil Dumas of UniKey
10 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
We opened the show this week giving our thoughts on the very sad news of Crestron founder George Feldstein's passing. George was a pioneer in the...
Episode 38 - Button Calisthenics for Crestron Pyng with Evan Ackmann
03 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This is an episode that we have been excited to bring you for quite some time. Ever since CEDIA 2014 there has been tremendous buzz in the industry su...
Episode 37 - Revolv Acquired by Nest
27 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are bringing you another news-only episode, and there was no shortage of big news to talk about. On the personal side of things Jason dis...
Episode 36 - All Quiet on the HomeKit Front
20 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Another Apple event has come and gone. And sadly it's all quiet on the HomeKit Front. While many of their recent announcements are indeed excitin...
Episode 35 - Ted Schremp of SmartHome Ventures
13 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of HomeTech we were joined by Ted Schremp. Ted is the CEO Smarthome Ventures, the recently formed company behind the Peq Home Automati...
Episode 34 - The Box Formerly Known as Doorbot with Ring Inventor Jamie Siminoff
06 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This week we were excited to welcome Jamie Siminoff to the show. We have been working behind the scenes to get Jamie on for some time now. It had been...
Episode 33 - Slow News is Still News
29 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Some last minute scheduling conflicts precluded us from having a guest on this week's show. But no matter! We instead took the opportunity to foc...
Episode 32 - The Unified Smart Home with Revolv Co-Founder Mike Soucie
22 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
As a listener you're no doubt aware of the pace at which the smart home landscape is evolving. It seems that literally every week there are new s...
Episode 31 - MaxMyTV with Meg Trite
15 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
We were pleased to welcome Meg Trite with MaxMyTV onto this weeks show. The company came across our radar via a recent CEPro Article. We thought the p...
Episode 30 - CEDIA 2014 Preview
08 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you are an end user, DIY enthusiast, or smart home professional, the CEDIA EXPO in Denver is a show worth getting excited about! The HomeTech ...
Episode 29 - Moving a Smart Home
01 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're selling a home or buying a home there's probably going to be some technology that gets left behind or comes with the new hous...
Episode 28 - Smart Home Market Trends with Mike Wolf of NextMarket Insights
25 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a fan of the HomeTech Podcast, and aren't familiar with Mike Wolf, you should be! Mike is a good friend of the show, and a great sourc...
Episode 27 - Your Face. Your Key. | With Chui Founder Shaun Moore
18 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 27 of the HomeTech podcast we were joined by co-founder and CEO of Chui, Shaun Moore. Chui claims to be the "world's most intelli...
Episode 26 - 'Water Smarter' | Smart Sprinkler Control with Skydrop Founder Clark Endrizzi
11 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
It is estimated by the EPA that up to 50% of landscape water usage in the US is wasted by over-watering. This means that on average Americans are spen...
Episode 25 - The Prosumer Smart Home Market with Richard Gunther
04 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In broad terms, the smart home market can be divided somewhat cleanly into a few different camps. On one hand you've got the traditional dealer-i...
Episode 24 - Talking HomeKit with Macworld's Chris Breen
28 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show Jason and Seth were pleased to welcome Macworld Senior Editor Chris Breen onto the show for a conversation all about Apple&#x...
Episode 23 - HomeTech Bingo!
21 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show Jason and Seth discuss the weeks news in home technology and invent a new game based around the latest tech buzzwords.Show No...
Episode 22 - The Sales Process
14 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode Jason and Seth discuss the sales process related to buying a custom integrated system.Show NotesDropcam acquisition $555 M...
Episode 21 - Auto Motion Nope
07 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jason and Seth discuss the news from the past few weeks and integrator's disgust of certain smart TV features.Show NotesGoogle IO 2014 ...
Episode 20 - 5 Things Every Home Technology Customer Should Know
30 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode we take a break from the news and discuss 5 really useful tips everyone should know before starting any home technology pr...
Episode 19 - Another Standard Standard
23 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode Jason and Seth chat about the weeks news and what we may see turn up at Google IO.Show NotesVIA International announced $6...
Episode 18 - Jason Hanna of Embue
16 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show Jason and Seth cover the news in home automation and chat with Jason Hanna of Embue. Embue is a suite of products and sensors...
Episode 17 - HomeKit 201: Beyond the Basics
09 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
You've heard the annoucement and read up on the basics of HomeKit over the past week. Now you want more. Welcome to HomeKit 201. On this week...
Episode 16 - EcoVent with Dipul Patel
02 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Ever been cold in one room and hot in another? Ever wish there was a way to make everyone in the family comfortable no matter which part of the house ...
Episode 15 - DirecT&T
26 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks show Jason and Seth discuss the weeks top stories in home technology.If you like listening to HomeTech show your support by leaving some...
Episode 14 - DIY vs. Professionally Installed Home Automation
19 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Shopping for a Smart Home used to mean one of two things. You either bought a kit from a company like Insteon or HAI and spent countless hours tinkeri...
Episode 13 - Ohad Zeira from WeMo
12 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks show Jason and Seth discuss the weeks news and interview Ohad Zeira, Director of Product Management/Growth Platforms at Belkin. They dis...
Episode 12 - Video Distribution
05 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 12 Seth and Jason talk about video distributions systems and how they can be helpful in removing equipment clutter from your home. If you l...
Episode 11 - Hiring a Home Automation Professional
28 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Today's technology landscape presents homeowners with plenty of DIY Home Automation options. But for various reasons, many may still opt to hire ...
Episode 10 - Canary
14 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 10 Seth and Jason speak with Martin Refsal of Canary about their soon to be released home security product.Show NotesMechanical Watering Ti...
Episode 9 - Amazon's Fire TV
07 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 9 Seth and Jason discuss various news items from the last week.Show NotesSamsung “Smart Home” Service makes global debutAlljoyn -- Qual...
Episode 8 - The AppleTiVo
31 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 8 Seth and Jason discuss various news items from the last week.Show NotesVerizon getting back into the Home Automation GameLG Unveils “Sm...
Episode 7 - Paper, Pens, and Home Automation
27 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 7 Seth and Jason discuss Staples Connect, an odd but very compelling and surprisingly affordable entry into the home automation market.Show...
Episode 6 - iBeacons
17 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 6 Seth and Jason discuss Apple's new technology iBeacons and what it means for the future of home automation.Show NotesGoogle Announce...
Episode 5 - Belkin WeMo
10 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 5 Seth and Jason discuss Jason's recent visit to Belkin's headquarters to check out the WeMo home automation system.Show NotesAla...
Episode 4 - Voice Control with VoicePod
03 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Jason and Seth sit down with Ted Rosenberger to discuss his product VoicePod -- a table top device and phone app that have the ability to turn your vo...
Episode 3 - Alarm.com
25 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 3 Seth and Jason discuss Home Technology giant Alarm.com. They discuss the various services provided by the company along with pricing, fea...
Episode 2 - The "Internet of Things"
17 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Jason and Seth discuss the latest in home technology news and what the "Internet of Things" means.Show NotesComcast / Time Warner MergerVeri...
Episode 1 - Designing a Smart Home
13 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this inaugural episode hosts Seth Johnson and Jason Griffing discuss why they are doing this show. They also discuss a few quick and easy things to...