The Digital Ramble Show

The Digital Ramble returns after their summer break. JJ and Kris get back into the studio to start a new series of episodes centered around simplifying smart home. For years the home tech pro was expected to come up with all the solutions and methods to link all your smart home brands. Now tech brands do it for you. In episode 144, JJ and Kris highlight the standout integrations which Lutron have in their RadioRA3, RA2 Select and Caseta systems as well as giving a notable mention to the fabulous Pico wireless controls. Get in touch with TDR via digitalrambleshow.com or send a voice message to the show at anchor.fm/thedigitalramble If you don't know, ask a home tech pro. #lightingcontrol #lutron #diy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

The Smart Home needs to step up and be a part of the Energy Saving Home. JJ and Kris discuss. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

Long time no speak but Kris and JJ are back with Episode 142 and JJ has a haul of tech to share with you. Featuring Lutron, Ketra Lighting, Ring, Level door lock and others. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

JJ Canon and Kris Gamble reveal the commercial sides to their Smart Home install businsesses. Get in touch with the show to have your tech questions answered. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

JJ and Kris send out a search party for the Internet of Things. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

JJ and Kris catch a moment to discuss some new tech arriving for 2022 and highlight what the big sellers in smart home were in 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

Pre-Christmas Home Tech chat with Kris and JJ. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

Kris and JJ return with a long overdue episode of TDR and they are straight back in the swing of things as Kris asks, "Is a Smart Home too expensive?" Drop us an email on digitalrambleshow@gmail.com if there's a topic you'd like discussed. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

JJ and Kris have a detailed chat about all things lighting and then go off topic to share opinions on current affairs. Get in touch if you have a home tech question for JJ and Kris. www.digitalrambleshow.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

JJ and Kris get deep into the topic of multi room music and the plethora of speakers choices available. Hit us up if you have any home tech questions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

JJ and Kris continue discussions about Smart Home based on their busy work week running their Home Technology businesses. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

JJ and Kris return with a bang in the latest instalment of The Digital Ramble --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

JJ and Kris take a pit stop on their busy schedules to hit record on another episode of The Digital Ramble and hit you with a weekly dose of Home Tech wisdom. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

JJ and Kris are back with another off the bat conversation from the world of Smart Home. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

JJ and Kris catch up after a couple of weeks off to chat about living with the Ring Alarm system and the new Sonos Roam speaker. #security #alarmsystem #portablespeaker --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

From Tiny Homes to Outdoor Tech, Jesse Silva is the go to Home Tech Pro in Arizona. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

Episode 128 features JJ and Kris taking time out from their busy day jobs to deliver the hardest Smart Home views and opinions. Out every week on 11 podcast platforms. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

Colin and Stephen from Gallo Acoustics join JJ and Kris for a fun and relaxed conversation about the past, present and future for this distinctive audio company. If you're enjoying the show, drop us a review on Apple Podcasts, it would mean the world to us. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

The awesome Noah Kaplan from Leon Speakers joins Kris and JJ for a fascinating tale of the origins and culture at Leon and highlights how Leon have navigated these past 12 months. If you enjoy this episode, please drop us a review on Apple Podcasts if you get a moment or leave us a voice message on Anchor. Enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

Your weekly catch up with J and Kris brings you insights into their working life and the successes and challenges that are all part of running a home tech business plus listen to the news about the updates for Sonos and HDMI ARC features. Tune in next week for a huge interview, thank you for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

Kris is on the move and JJ is smashing it! Find out what the Home Tech duo are up to in this weeks episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

JJ and Kris are joined by Chase Harrison from TruAudio on episode 123. Chase is the Executive Vice President of Sales at Soundvision Technologies, the parent company of TruAudio, VSSL and Current Audio to name a few. Tune in for an excellent conversation about all things home audio. TruAudio definitely breaks the mould when it comes to speaker manufacturing. Constantly on the cutting edge of speaker technology and innovation, they strive to raise the bar when it comes to speaker design. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

Jason Wade, Doorbell Ninja joins Kris and JJ on the show this week for a fun conversation about Smart Home security and the rise of the Doorbell Ninja services in Florida www.doorbellninja.com Drop us a review on Apple Podcasts if you're enjoying the show and go check out our website www.digitalrambleshow.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

How well connected is your Home Tech Pro? What's their stock levels like? How quickly can they respond to your needs?  Kris and JJ continue their Digital Rambles and lay out more home tech truths about working with your technology professional. Tune in to learn more about what you should be asking and what you should be hearing. Join in with the show by calling in via the Anchor app or by dropping us an email digitalrambleshow@gmail.com Catch up with all the past episodes of the show at our website www.digitalrambleshow.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

Back again with another installament of The Digital Ramble and we jump straight into a conversation between JJ and Kris about supporting customers with an issue. The primary focus of this episode is on wifi and the success and performance when using Eero mesh wifi. Get in touch with any questions you might have for these two Home Tech Pro's at digitalrambleshow@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

Coming in hot from Houston, Texas and Norwich, England! JJ and Kris bring you your weekly dose of Smart Home chat and this week they've added an extra shot at the end when they browse through some home tech Facebook groups. Search for The Digital Ramble on Patreon to become a supporter of the show. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

JJ and Kris jump on a call for their weekly Home Tech roundup. JJ reveals some of his biggest faux pas as a tech installer and Kris shares how returning customers put a strain on small businesses, in a good way. Keep up to date with The Digital Ramble via our Instagram and Facebook pages and look out for us starting to find our voice on Clubhouse. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

We are so excited to have the fabulous Megan Ace return to the show. JJ and Kris grabbed a chat with Megan to learn more about her interior design and styling business, Megan Ace Interiors and get insights into her client relationships, design principles and collaborative spirit. We had such a fun time with Megan and hope you enjoy this as much as we did. If you have a question for JJ and Kris drop us an email or social media direct message to ask your favourite home tech pro's. Check out Megan Ace Interiors at https://www.meganaceinteriors.co.uk/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

Kris and JJ hop on another Zoom call and have their first chat of the year and already the early signs are that it's going to be another busy year in the world of Smart Home. Kris reveals his new Instagram account in preparation for his house move happening soon, so lookout for that. JJ and Kris also reveal they have a guest on next week, so who will it be? We'd really appreciate a Apple Podcasts 5 Star review if you could spare a few moments, it will really help our discoverability on podcast platforms. Happy New Year Ramble Force! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

2020 is a wrap, Kris and JJ grabbed the mic on the last day of the year and had a chat about the ups and downs of 2020 and look forwards to a year of smart home in 2021. Drop us a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts if you get a chance. Happy New Year! www.digitalrambleshow.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

JJ and Kris start bringing 2020 to a close with a catch-up in their busiest work week of the year. The guys don't hold back with their views on this episode. Get in touch if you want to continue the discussion. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

JJ and Kris dive into the minefield of the Smart Home supply chain and reveal the challenges faced in 2020 with limited stock and long delays getting products into customers homes. Get in touch with the show if you have a home tech question digitalrambleshow@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

JJ and Kris are deep into silly season for Home Tech Pro's and give you insights into what they're getting up to right now in the world of Smart Home. We'd really appreciate a podcast review if you can spare 30 seconds to head over to Apple Podcasts and give us a 5 star rating a a short sentence about how TDR rocks! Stay safe x --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

JJ and Kris react to a blog they found doing the rounds on LinkedIn. Strap in, we don't hold back. Please find a link below to the blog by Rob Dobson titled The 10 Reasons I Ripped Out A £6k Lighting System https://robdobson.com/2020/11/the-10-reasons-i-ripped-out-a-6k-lighting-system/?no_cache=1605390247 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

JJ and Kris continue the laid back conversation with a chat about their current smart home projects and highlight a recent installation JJ and the team at Digital Delight did. This Houston home certainly had the wow factor after the installation of Lutron motorised blinds, Nexus21 TV lift and Logitech Harmony remote control. You can catch the video on Digital Delight's YouTube channel here https://youtu.be/_sZf9dKXJ5Y hit subscribe when you're over there. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

No holds barred home tech chat with Kris and JJ. Drop in on their recent conversation about smart home. Check out videos of the show over at our YouTube channel, just search for The Digital Ramble. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

JJ and Kris continue their conversation about the day to day runnings of their businesses. Listen in to their recent smart home chat. You can be a supporter of the show by searching for The Digital Ramble on Patreon. Keep safe Ramble Force. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

JJ and Kris give you a behind the scenes view of smart home installation as they record a chat in early November 2020. If you don't know, ask a home tech pro. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

E 107 - Laser TV and a Designers Eye with Chris Pinder and Megan Ace Chris Pinder from OneAV and Megan Ace from Megan Ace Interiors join us for a conversation about the new awesome Laser TV. Upto 150 inches of big screen entertainment from a projector that only needs to around 10 inches from the wall! Catch up with all The Digital Ramble videos and podcasts at our website: DigitalRambleShow.com Thank you to all of the Patreons that support the show. If you would like to support us, contribute here: https://www.patreon.com/thedigitalramble Your hosts: The Digital Ramble The Digital Ramble Socials: Facebook . YouTube . Instagram Music provided by: https://www.bensound.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

Lutron veterans Neil Orchowski and Steve Detmer return to the show to share with us the latest integrations and updates to Lutron lighting control systems. The new Works with Ring addition is a huge value add to customers with Caseta and RA2 Select systems. Neil and Steve fill us in with that update and also shed light on the new features populating Lutron smart homes globally. Catch up with all The Digital Ramble videos and podcasts at our website: DigitalRambleShow.com Thank you to all of the Patreons that support the show. If you would like to support us, contribute here: https://www.patreon.com/thedigitalramble Your hosts: The Digital Ramble The Digital Ramble Socials: Facebook . YouTube . Instagram Music provided by: https://www.bensound.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

Ring GM Andrew Vloyanetes returns to the show to discuss the launch of Ring X-Line in the UK, the integration with Lutron Caseta and RA2 Select lighting control systems and shares insights into how Ring is reinventing how you can protect your home with cameras, sensors, lights and smart home integrations. Andrew also drops some tips on features that will boost your experience with your Ring devices. Catch up with all The Digital Ramble videos and podcasts at our website: DigitalRambleShow.com Thank you to all of the Patreons that support the show. If you would like to support us, contribute here: https://www.patreon.com/thedigitalramble Your hosts: The Digital Ramble The Digital Ramble Socials: Facebook . YouTube . Instagram Music provided by: https://www.bensound.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

JJ and Kris have been running home tech businesses for over 30 years between them. They've gone through all the highs and lows you can imagine when it comes to operating a small business. Episode 104 is an off the wall chat about how quality of service is the key to sustaining and growing a home tech installation business. Drop the guys a question digitalrambleshow@gmail.com or catch up with previous episodes at digitalrambleshow.com. If you don't know, ask a home tech pro. Catch up with all The Digital Ramble videos and podcasts at our website: DigitalRambleShow.com Thank you to all of the Patreons that support the show. If you would like to support us, contribute here: https://www.patreon.com/thedigitalramble Your hosts: The Digital Ramble The Digital Ramble Socials: Facebook . YouTube . Instagram Music provided by: https://www.bensound.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

Wall-mounting a big screen TV is definitely a job for a home tech pro. JJ and Kris run through your different mounting options, what cables you need to have in place and discuss the custom options like motorised brackets and lifts. Drop the show an email if you've got a question digitalrambleshow@gmail.com and leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyd this episode. If you don't know, ask a home tech pro. Catch up with all The Digital Ramble videos and podcasts at our website: DigitalRambleShow.com Thank you to all of the Patreons that support the show. If you would like to support us, contribute here: https://www.patreon.com/thedigitalramble Your hosts: The Digital Ramble The Digital Ramble Socials: Facebook . YouTube . Instagram Music provided by: https://www.bensound.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

Hey Google, show me the front door. Kris received a #giftfromgoogle this week and we thought we'd run you through what was in this unexpected delivery. Stay tuned for Kris and JJ discussing the Google Nest eco-system and why this platform and products creates one of the best smart home experiences available. If you don't know, ask a home tech pro. Email digitalrambleshow@gmail.com Catch up with all The Digital Ramble videos and podcasts at our website: DigitalRambleShow.com Thank you to all of the Patreons that support the show. If you would like to support us, contribute here: https://www.patreon.com/thedigitalramble Your hosts: The Digital Ramble The Digital Ramble Socials: Facebook . YouTube . Instagram Music provided by: https://www.bensound.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

A video doorbell is an absolute essential home tech device for any home or business. Kris and JJ explain why having one of these is a home tech home run. What other devices are Smart Home Essentials? Drop us a message via social media or email digitalrambleshow@gmail.com Catch up with all The Digital Ramble videos and podcasts at our website: DigitalRambleShow.com Thank you to all of the Patreons that support the show. If you would like to support us, contribute here: https://www.patreon.com/thedigitalramble Your hosts: The Digital Ramble The Digital Ramble Socials: Facebook . YouTube . Instagram Music provided by: https://www.bensound.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

The Digital Ramble is excited to bring you a century of podcast episodes! JJ and Kris are hugely appreciative of all the support we've had from our patrons and listeners. Here's to the next one hundred. This episode focuses on the unsung smart home heroes, the life safety devices. JJ and Kris cover smoke detectors and water leak sensors and share their experiences of where they've used them in their smart home projects. Email questions to the show at digitalrambleshow@gmail.com Catch up with all The Digital Ramble videos and podcasts at our website: DigitalRambleShow.com Thank you to all of the Patreons that support the show. If you would like to support us, contribute here: https://www.patreon.com/thedigitalramble Your hosts: The Digital Ramble The Digital Ramble Socials: Facebook . YouTube . Instagram Music provided by: https://www.bensound.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

Moving home shouldn't mean you leave your home tech behind for the new buyer. Choose home technology you can take with you. Smart purchases should last for many years so don't go leaving it for others to have the fun with. JJ and Kris discuss mesh wifi, smart doorbell's and cameras, wireless music systems and other tech that goes where you move next. Send the show an email of you have a home tech question digitalrambleshow@gmail.com. Catch up with all The Digital Ramble videos and podcasts at our website: DigitalRambleShow.com Thank you to all of the Patreons that support the show. If you would like to support us, contribute here: https://www.patreon.com/thedigitalramble Your hosts: The Digital Ramble The Digital Ramble Socials: Facebook . YouTube . Instagram Music provided by: https://www.bensound.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

Stop putting up with the slow internet in your home and seek out alternatives with fibre optic, 4G and soon to arrive 5G services. FInd your local home tech pro to give you the best possible speeds. Drop us a message via Anchor or social media to ask a question. If you don't know, ask a home tech pro! Catch up with all The Digital Ramble videos and podcasts at our website: DigitalRambleShow.com Thank you to all of the Patreons that support the show. If you would like to support us, contribute here: https://www.patreon.com/thedigitalramble Your hosts: The Digital Ramble The Digital Ramble Socials: Facebook . YouTube . Instagram Music provided by: https://www.bensound.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

Never before has your internet and wifi needed to step up to the mark! The new normal of working from home and school at home is putting an incredible strain on your home network, it already was under pressure from streaming TV, music and smart home tech. How has your connection coped with the extra load? Drop JJ and Kris a message on social media if you need some advice from two home technology professionals. If you don't know, ask a home tech pro. Catch up with all The Digital Ramble videos and podcasts at our website: DigitalRambleShow.com Thank you to all of the Patreons that support the show. If you would like to support us, contribute here: https://www.patreon.com/thedigitalramble Your hosts: The Digital Ramble The Digital Ramble Socials: Facebook . YouTube . Instagram Music provided by: https://www.bensound.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

Two years ago Kris and JJ started The Digital Ramble podcast to communicate more clearly the positive impact living in a Smarter Home brings and along with that the benefits that hiring a home tech professional adds to the experience. Thank you for your veiws, listens, shares and feedback on the podcast. If you've enjoyed the content over the years please leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help us reach a wider audience. Stay tuned for more tech talk from JJ and Kris. Catch up with all The Digital Ramble videos and podcasts at our website: DigitalRambleShow.com Thank you to all of the Patreons that support the show. If you would like to support us, contribute here: https://www.patreon.com/thedigitalramble Your hosts: The Digital Ramble The Digital Ramble Socials: Facebook . YouTube . Instagram Music provided by: https://www.bensound.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support

JJ and Kris are back with more Digital Rambles and this episode goes deep into the home cinema rabbit hole and asks the question, is a soundbar better than an AV reciever? Thanks for listening and please get in touch with the show if you have a home technology question. www.digitalrambleshow.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedigitalramble/support