Linksys released a more affordable Wi-Fi 6 router, Eve brings adaptive lighting to its light strip, a Homebridge update includes more Vivint security devices, and we answer listener questions.
Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles or email us here. F ... Show More
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Public Beta of tvOS 27, Thread Humidifier, & Smart Home Wi-Fi with Plume CPO Alan Coleman
In this episode, Andrew talks with Alan Coleman, CPO at Plume, about how the company is moving beyond Wi-Fi management to improve the overall connected-home experience. They cover smart home reliability, AI-powered troubleshooting, cybersecurity, and why open standards like Threa ... Show More
52m 56s
Jul 13
Channel Master Pro Floodlight Review & Listener Question Roundup!
In this episode, Andrew dives into an exclusive hands-on review of the Channel Master Pro Floodlight, highlighting its innovative use of coaxial power and the unmatched reliability that makes it a favorite among pros. We’ll compare it with Govee's 3,000-lumen solution, exploring ... Show More
47m 43s
Jul 6
Dueling Ceiling Lights, Eve Giveaway, & AI e-Ink Art Frame Review
Dive into this episode where we have a giveaway from Eve to celebrate the World Cup. We also explore the latest in smart home tech, including exciting product launches from Third Reality, Zemismart, Nanoleaf, and Switchbot. Find out how these innovations can enhance your living s ... Show More
37m 53s
Jun 2015
Hey Alexa, Tell Me What's Going On In the Smart Home
This week's podcast features Cameron Robertson, CEO of smart lock maker Lockitron. Mike and Cameron catch up on the smart home news, including: -Amazon Echo becoming available for all -Astro's smart lighting for apartment dwellers -Roost's smart Wi-Fi battery for smoke alarms -Fr ... Show More
48m 4s
Sep 2020
Amazon announces Ring security drone, new Echo devices, a gaming service, and a whole lot more
Nilay, Dieter, and Dan discuss all the important announcements from Amazon's fall hardware event this week, from a security drone for your home to a new cloud gaming service. Stories discussed this week: CDC removes guidance about airborne spread of the coronavirus Averting a COV ... Show More
1h 25m
Dec 2020
Our Mug Announcement, Catching Up, Intel vs. Apple M1, and Much More! #023
<p>We officially launched our Same Brain mini store with mugs and stickers! We also catch up and chat about where we have been, the Intel vs. Apple M1 MacBooks, streaming, working from home, our rapid COVID testing experience, and much more. </p>
56m 42s
Sep 2024
572: Fight, Fight, Fight!
Our view on Instagram's new "Teen Accounts" and their direction, thoughts on Qi2, charging speeds, and MagSafe, our favorite new feature in Apple's latest platform updates, and the update we like least or will need time to adapt to.
29m 44s
Apr 2023
How to use Microsoft’s AI Copilot, laptop microphones, and Amazon Sidewalk
Today on the flagship podcast of peer-to-peer wireless networking: 02:31 - David Pierce talks with smart home reviewer Jennifer Pattison Tuohy about Amazon’s network of smart home devices called Sidewalk and the state of Matter, the promised smart home standard. Amazon just opene ... Show More
1h 14m