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Learn all about the new Caseta SmartShades from Lutron! In this episode, Marc talks with Adam Mack, Senior Product Manager at Lutron, about their DIY-friendly SmartShades. From whisper-quiet motors to seamless integration with Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit, these shades are built to enhance comfort, privacy, and energy efficiency. They also make smart home automation more accessible than ever before. Plus, we dive into installation tips, pricing, and how Caseta shades differ from Lutron's Serena line. Chapters 00:17 – Intro to Adam Mack and Caseta SmartShades 01:14 – What is Caseta and how it fits into Lutron's ecosystem 02:39 – Caseta SmartShades announced at CES 2025 03:11 – Differences between Serena and Caseta shades 04:47 – DIY installation and design focus 06:08 – Smart assistant compatibility and Pico remotes 08:19 – Creative automations and accessibility benefits 10:49 – How quiet are the motors? 11:46 – Designing for DIYers 12:52 – Why only 2 colors and 2 styles (for now) 14:35 – Transparent, fixed pricing explained 15:29 – Hub requirements and how to get started 16:30 – Future updates and app experience 17:02 – Where to buy Caseta SmartShades Quotes “If you can hang a picture, you can hang one of our shades.” – Adam Mack “Being able to control what used to be very analog devices in a natural and easy way is almost liberating.” – Marc Aflalo “You truly can set it and forget it.” – Adam Mack Links
At the Flic table at Pepcom at CES in Las Vegas, Laura Ruiz Asenjo demonstrated how their new Flic Duo smart button can not only control your home automation devices, but can also have accessibility and safety uses. Integrated with Apple HomeKit and Matter, and can soon be preordered at a discount. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
At the Flic table at Pepcom at CES in Las Vegas, Laura Ruiz Asenjo demonstrated how their new Flic Duo smart button can not only control your home automation devices, but can also have accessibility and safety uses. Integrated with Apple HomeKit and Matter, and can soon be preordered at a discount. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Our third 2024 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide features picks from Rosemary Orchard, Jeff Gamet, David Ginsburg, and Chuck Joiner. Some unusual non-tech picks are included, as well as several practical items that everyone should consider. (Part 1) Today's MacVoices is supported by 1Password and their new 1Password Extended Access Management. Security for the way we work today, Learn about the problems it solves at 1Password.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Rosemary Orchard's Picks: Belkin SoundForm Connect AirPlay 2 Adapter & Airplay 2 Receiver - Wireless Streaming for Apple Devices to Bluetooth Speakers - Optical & 3.5mm Speaker Inputshttps://amzn.to/491LzDT Anker USB C Cable, 4 ft 2-in-1 USB C to USB C Cable 140W Max, Fast Charging for iPhone 16 Series, MacBook, iPad, and Morehttps://amzn.to/3ZkDBSO David Ginsburg's Picks: 3 in 1 Charging Station for iPhone 16/15/14/13/12 Series, Travel Charger for Multiple Deviceshttps://amzn.to/4921i5L Elgato Stream Deck +, Audio Mixer, Production Console and Studio Controllerhttps://amzn.to/4g32tUN Jeff Gamet's Picks: ExcelMark Personalized Book Embosserhttps://amzn.to/3ZkG8MR SketchBoxhttps://getsketchbox.com/ Chuck Joiner's Picks: Audioengine A5+ Wireless Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakershttps://amzn.to/4fJmSym Philips Hue Bloom White and Color Ambiance Smart Lamp, Works with Amazon Alexa, Apple Homekit and Google Assistanthttps://amzn.to/416DknV Guests: Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Rosemary Orchard is a nerd, automator, and chocaholic. When she's not making Shortcuts or podcasting about them, you'll frequently find her discussing her love of iPads and other Apple technology on RosemaryOrchard.com, Automators, Nested Folders, The Sweet Setup, and ScreenCastsOnline. She is runs WhenWorks to help you schedule appointments more efficiently. Originally from the UK she now calls Vienna, Austria, home…until she returns to the U.K. Follow her on Twitter. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Our third 2024 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide features picks from Rosemary Orchard, Jeff Gamet, David Ginsburg, and Chuck Joiner. Some unusual non-tech picks are included, as well as several practical items that everyone should consider. (Part 1) http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV24283.mp3 Today's MacVoices is supported by 1Password and their new 1Password Extended Access Management. Security for the way we work today, Learn about the problems it solves at 1Password.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Rosemary Orchard's Picks: Belkin SoundForm Connect AirPlay 2 Adapter & Airplay 2 Receiver - Wireless Streaming for Apple Devices to Bluetooth Speakers - Optical & 3.5mm Speaker Inputs https://amzn.to/491LzDT Anker USB C Cable, 4 ft 2-in-1 USB C to USB C Cable 140W Max, Fast Charging for iPhone 16 Series, MacBook, iPad, and More https://amzn.to/3ZkDBSO David Ginsburg's Picks: 3 in 1 Charging Station for iPhone 16/15/14/13/12 Series, Travel Charger for Multiple Devices https://amzn.to/4921i5L Elgato Stream Deck +, Audio Mixer, Production Console and Studio Controller https://amzn.to/4g32tUN Jeff Gamet's Picks: ExcelMark Personalized Book Embosser https://amzn.to/3ZkG8MR SketchBox https://getsketchbox.com/ Chuck Joiner's Picks: Audioengine A5+ Wireless Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers https://amzn.to/4fJmSym Philips Hue Bloom White and Color Ambiance Smart Lamp, Works with Amazon Alexa, Apple Homekit and Google Assistant https://amzn.to/416DknV Guests: Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Rosemary Orchard is a nerd, automator, and chocaholic. When she's not making Shortcuts or podcasting about them, you'll frequently find her discussing her love of iPads and other Apple technology on RosemaryOrchard.com, Automators, Nested Folders, The Sweet Setup, and ScreenCastsOnline. She is runs WhenWorks to help you schedule appointments more efficiently. Originally from the UK she now calls Vienna, Austria, home…until she returns to the U.K. Follow her on Twitter. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
In this episode, we cover four standout products from SwitchBot that streamline smart home and personal device management. First up, the SwitchBot Hub 2 integrates infrared remote controls and automation, featuring a Swiss-made temperature/humidity chip, adaptive light sensor, and Matter compatibility for easy integration with Apple HomeKit. Users can automate home comfort and control appliances with voice commands or a smartphone. Next, the SwitchBot Meter Pro (CO2) monitors indoor air quality, tracking CO2 levels, temperature, and humidity in real-time with an adjustable LCD display and app-based data storage, perfect for enhancing health in various environments.We also discuss the SwitchBot Meter Pro, a versatile temperature and humidity monitor with a large display and support for external sensors, enabling users to monitor multiple locations. Integrating with Alexa and other voice assistants, it allows for hands-free operation and humidifier automation. Finally, the ultra-thin SwitchBot Wallet Finder Card works with Apple Find My, offering precise tracking, three-year battery life, and a waterproof design, making it a dependable, convenient tracking tool for everyday use. Tune in to explore how these devices can simplify and elevate your living spaces. Follow AndroidGuysTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/androidguysTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@androidguysofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/androidguysYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AndroidGuyscomOfficialWebsite: http://www.androidguys.comFollow Scott WebsterTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/swebster77Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottwebsterFollow Luke GaulTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/lukegaulInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukegaul
Voici notre podcast de fin d'année où nous vous proposons une sélection d'idées cadeaux accessibles pour Noël. Nous espérons que cette sélection fera plaisir à vos proches et pourquoi pas à vous même. Les membre de l'équipe vous propose leurs idées cadeaux, technologiques ou non mais intéressant à leurs yeux. En fin d'article vous trouverez les liens vers nos idées cadeaux des années précédentes. Alain Station météo connectée EVE Room pour l'intérieur. Station météo connectée EVE Weather pour l'extérieur. Nota : ces produits nécessitent l'utilisation de point d'accès supportant les protocoles Thread et Matter. Dans l'environnement Apple, HomePod de 2ème génération, HomePod Mini ou Apple TV récente, dans l'environement Amazon Alexa un appareil Echo récent compatible et avec Google Home, un appareil Google Nest compatible. Cédric Belkin SoundForm Connect AirPlay 2. Notre podcast de présentation. Alternative au produit ci-dessus : Eve Play. Amplificateur Hi-Fi NAD D3045. Fabrice Jeu de société “L'Imposteur”. A fait l'objet d'un coup de coeur dans notre Hebdoxytude 367. Détecteur de Présence Intelligent Meross. Compatible avec Matter, Apple HomeKit, Alexa et Google Home. Jacques FLORINOX COUTEAU PLIANT KIANA (fabriqué en FRANCE) Blanc. Bleue. Gris. Jaune. Orange. Rose. Vert. Satechi Porte-Passeport de Voyage compatible avec Apple Localiser (Charge Sans Fil). Nico Aidait Indicateur de Niveau de Liquide avec Alarme vibrante et sonore.. Friteuse sans huile Mi Smart Air Fryer. Philippe Montre EUTOUR Magnétique à Billes (plusieurs couleurs disponibles). Microphone USB Senheiser Profile, avec pieds de table, avec bras articulé, filtre anti-pop. Notre podcast de présentation. Sof Carte Anti RFID/NFC, Protège Toutes Vos Cartes Bancaires des Hackers. Anker Prime Power Bank - Chargeur Portable 250W. Stéphane Tour de cou “mains libres” magnétique compatible MagSafe (à partir de l'iPhone 12). Enregistreur audio Zoom H4 Essential. - Notre podcast de présentation. Pakc d'accessoires APH–4E. Nos idées cadeaux des années précédentes N'hésitez pas à aller jeter un coup d'oeil dans nos idées cadeaux des années précédentes, vous y trouverez des produits sympa et toujours d'actualité qui pourraient plaire. Idées cadeaux accessibles pour Noël 2023. Idées cadeaux accessibles pour Noël 2021. Idées cadeaux accessibles pour Noël 2020. Idées cadeaux accessibles pour Noël 2019. Idées cadeaux accessible pour Noël 2018. Idées cadeaux accessibles pour Noël 2017. Toute l'équipe d'Oxytude vous souhaite un très joyeux Noël 2024 !
Reports are trickling out that Apple plans to expand into different product categories. What to know about Bluesky, the social media network growing in popularity and users following the U.S. elections. And some advancements with ChatGPT and OpenAI that seek to help users out more daily. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg joins the show to discuss how Apple is aiming to catch up with the smart home market by releasing a wall-mounted, AI-powered display unit. Mikah Sargent continues the conversation on Apple with the company's push into other markets with glasses, home devices, and mixed-reality headsets. Following the 2024 U.S. elections, there's been more chatter about Bluesky, a social media network alternative to Twitter / X. So, what is Bluesky? And Mikah talks about how ChatGPT is starting to work with other apps on your Mac computers, and OpenAI almost ready to launch a tool to help its users automate tasks. Host: Mikah Sargent Guest: Mark Gurman Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com for Tech News Weekly uscloud.com INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT - code TWIT100 cachefly.com/twit
Reports are trickling out that Apple plans to expand into different product categories. What to know about Bluesky, the social media network growing in popularity and users following the U.S. elections. And some advancements with ChatGPT and OpenAI that seek to help users out more daily. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg joins the show to discuss how Apple is aiming to catch up with the smart home market by releasing a wall-mounted, AI-powered display unit. Mikah Sargent continues the conversation on Apple with the company's push into other markets with glasses, home devices, and mixed-reality headsets. Following the 2024 U.S. elections, there's been more chatter about Bluesky, a social media network alternative to Twitter / X. So, what is Bluesky? And Mikah talks about how ChatGPT is starting to work with other apps on your Mac computers, and OpenAI almost ready to launch a tool to help its users automate tasks. Host: Mikah Sargent Guest: Mark Gurman Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com for Tech News Weekly uscloud.com INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT - code TWIT100 cachefly.com/twit
Reports are trickling out that Apple plans to expand into different product categories. What to know about Bluesky, the social media network growing in popularity and users following the U.S. elections. And some advancements with ChatGPT and OpenAI that seek to help users out more daily. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg joins the show to discuss how Apple is aiming to catch up with the smart home market by releasing a wall-mounted, AI-powered display unit. Mikah Sargent continues the conversation on Apple with the company's push into other markets with glasses, home devices, and mixed-reality headsets. Following the 2024 U.S. elections, there's been more chatter about Bluesky, a social media network alternative to Twitter / X. So, what is Bluesky? And Mikah talks about how ChatGPT is starting to work with other apps on your Mac computers, and OpenAI almost ready to launch a tool to help its users automate tasks. Host: Mikah Sargent Guest: Mark Gurman Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com for Tech News Weekly uscloud.com INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT - code TWIT100 cachefly.com/twit
Reports are trickling out that Apple plans to expand into different product categories. What to know about Bluesky, the social media network growing in popularity and users following the U.S. elections. And some advancements with ChatGPT and OpenAI that seek to help users out more daily. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg joins the show to discuss how Apple is aiming to catch up with the smart home market by releasing a wall-mounted, AI-powered display unit. Mikah Sargent continues the conversation on Apple with the company's push into other markets with glasses, home devices, and mixed-reality headsets. Following the 2024 U.S. elections, there's been more chatter about Bluesky, a social media network alternative to Twitter / X. So, what is Bluesky? And Mikah talks about how ChatGPT is starting to work with other apps on your Mac computers, and OpenAI almost ready to launch a tool to help its users automate tasks. Host: Mikah Sargent Guest: Mark Gurman Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com for Tech News Weekly uscloud.com INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT - code TWIT100 cachefly.com/twit
Reports are trickling out that Apple plans to expand into different product categories. What to know about Bluesky, the social media network growing in popularity and users following the U.S. elections. And some advancements with ChatGPT and OpenAI that seek to help users out more daily. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg joins the show to discuss how Apple is aiming to catch up with the smart home market by releasing a wall-mounted, AI-powered display unit. Mikah Sargent continues the conversation on Apple with the company's push into other markets with glasses, home devices, and mixed-reality headsets. Following the 2024 U.S. elections, there's been more chatter about Bluesky, a social media network alternative to Twitter / X. So, what is Bluesky? And Mikah talks about how ChatGPT is starting to work with other apps on your Mac computers, and OpenAI almost ready to launch a tool to help its users automate tasks. Host: Mikah Sargent Guest: Mark Gurman Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com for Tech News Weekly uscloud.com INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT - code TWIT100 cachefly.com/twit
Reports are trickling out that Apple plans to expand into different product categories. What to know about Bluesky, the social media network growing in popularity and users following the U.S. elections. And some advancements with ChatGPT and OpenAI that seek to help users out more daily. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg joins the show to discuss how Apple is aiming to catch up with the smart home market by releasing a wall-mounted, AI-powered display unit. Mikah Sargent continues the conversation on Apple with the company's push into other markets with glasses, home devices, and mixed-reality headsets. Following the 2024 U.S. elections, there's been more chatter about Bluesky, a social media network alternative to Twitter / X. So, what is Bluesky? And Mikah talks about how ChatGPT is starting to work with other apps on your Mac computers, and OpenAI almost ready to launch a tool to help its users automate tasks. Host: Mikah Sargent Guest: Mark Gurman Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com for Tech News Weekly uscloud.com INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT - code TWIT100 cachefly.com/twit
Reports are trickling out that Apple plans to expand into different product categories. What to know about Bluesky, the social media network growing in popularity and users following the U.S. elections. And some advancements with ChatGPT and OpenAI that seek to help users out more daily. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg joins the show to discuss how Apple is aiming to catch up with the smart home market by releasing a wall-mounted, AI-powered display unit. Mikah Sargent continues the conversation on Apple with the company's push into other markets with glasses, home devices, and mixed-reality headsets. Following the 2024 U.S. elections, there's been more chatter about Bluesky, a social media network alternative to Twitter / X. So, what is Bluesky? And Mikah talks about how ChatGPT is starting to work with other apps on your Mac computers, and OpenAI almost ready to launch a tool to help its users automate tasks. Host: Mikah Sargent Guest: Mark Gurman Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com for Tech News Weekly uscloud.com INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT - code TWIT100 cachefly.com/twit
Reports are trickling out that Apple plans to expand into different product categories. What to know about Bluesky, the social media network growing in popularity and users following the U.S. elections. And some advancements with ChatGPT and OpenAI that seek to help users out more daily. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg joins the show to discuss how Apple is aiming to catch up with the smart home market by releasing a wall-mounted, AI-powered display unit. Mikah Sargent continues the conversation on Apple with the company's push into other markets with glasses, home devices, and mixed-reality headsets. Following the 2024 U.S. elections, there's been more chatter about Bluesky, a social media network alternative to Twitter / X. So, what is Bluesky? And Mikah talks about how ChatGPT is starting to work with other apps on your Mac computers, and OpenAI almost ready to launch a tool to help its users automate tasks. Host: Mikah Sargent Guest: Mark Gurman Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com for Tech News Weekly uscloud.com INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT - code TWIT100 cachefly.com/twit
Dans l'actu des nouvelles technologies et de l'accessibilité de cette semaine : Philippe vend son Mac Mini M2 Pro (2023) L'annonce est disponible sur la page du site : Petites annonces de l'équipe. Du côté des applications et du web Microsoft rattrape Apple avec l'intégration de l'OCR dans l'application Windows Photos - une nouveauté importante pour l'accessibilité. Google Chrome, OCR dans la visionneuse PDF. Une fonction d'accessibilité intéressante pour les malvoyants dans iOS 18. Nouvelle version importante de Microsoft Seeing AI avec la description de vidéo et OCR de PDF. Dans l'AppStore et dans Google Play. Du nouveau dans le Windows Store. L'application Sensibo pour iOS est désormais totalement accessible. - Sensibo Air - Contrôleur pour climatiseur. Compatible Google, Alexa, Siri et Apple HomeKit. Utilisateurs d'AirPods Pro 2, testez votre audition même si ce n'est pas encore disponible dans votre pays. Commande à saisir : x-apple-health://HearingAppPlugin.healthplugin/HearingTest. Le reste de l'actu APIDV : enquête sur l'accessibilité numérique. Foire Aux Questions Cette semaine, une question de Bertram au sujet de l'utilisation de GPS sur iPhone. Applis citées en réponse : Google Maps. StreetNav. Voice Vista. Blind Square. Remerciements Cette semaine, nous remercions Fabienne, jean-Eric, Jean-Marc, Jean-Pierre, Marie-Jeanne et Ultra-son pour leurs infos ou leur dons. Si vous souhaitez vous aussi nous envoyer de l'info ou nous soutenir : Pour nous contactez ou nous envoyez des infos, passez par le formulaire de contact sur le site. Pour faire un don sur PayPal ou en cryptomonaie c'est à l'adresse : oxytude.org/don. Faites vos achats sur Amazon en passant par notre lien affilié oxytude.org/amazon., ça nous aide sans augmenter le prix de vos achats Pour animer cet épisode Pascale, Philippe et Stéphane.
This week's episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast Join Michael Sorg, John Chichilla, and Dave Podnar as they dive into the latest geeky news and gadgets from Pittsburgh. This episode features a range of topics including innovative car tech, photo editing apps, and the latest in mini PC technology. Here's a detailed breakdown of the episode: Wireless CarPlay Touchscreen (https://www.amazon.com/): John introduces a wireless CarPlay touchscreen with a built-in 4K dash cam, ideal for upgrading older cars. This gadget offers features such as wireless CarPlay, Android Auto, and a backup camera. Dave Podnar's Awesome Thing of the Week: RNI Aero App (https://apps.apple.com/): Dave talks about the RNI Aero app that applies infrared filters to photos, creating a unique, stylized look. Perfect for landscape photography enthusiasts. John Chichilla's Second Awesome Thing: Modern Mini PC (https://www.amazon.com/): Chilla introduces a powerful mini PC with Intel's Ultra 5 AI chipset, 32GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD. It's a versatile device for those looking for a portable yet powerful computing solution. Michael Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week: Anchor Soundcore Q20 Headphones (https://www.amazon.com/): Michael shares his experience with the affordable and high-quality Anchor Soundcore Q20 headphones, which offer noise cancellation and Bluetooth connectivity. Additional Discussions: Homebridge for HomeKit Compatibility (https://homebridge.io/): Chilla explains how Homebridge allows users to integrate various smart home devices into Apple HomeKit, even if they are not natively compatible. Autobiographer App (https://autobiographer.com/): Michael explores the concept of the Autobiographer app, which uses AI to help users write their life stories by asking guiding questions. Supreme Court and Content Moderation: A brief discussion on recent Supreme Court decisions regarding content moderation and the implications for social media platforms. Technical Issues: Michael experiences some technical difficulties during the show, providing a real-time demonstration of troubleshooting on the fly. Tune in for these exciting discussions and get your dose of the latest in tech and gadgets from the AwesomeCast crew! Don't forget to support the show on Patreon and stay connected through their social media channels. Please review and let me know if there are specific links you would like to include for each item. Subscribe to the Podcast: awesomecast.com Sorgatron Media Podcast Network Feed: sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we're sharing and to join the discussion! You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Special Thanks to kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!
This week's episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast Join Michael Sorg, John Chichilla, and Dave Podnar as they dive into the latest geeky news and gadgets from Pittsburgh. This episode features a range of topics including innovative car tech, photo editing apps, and the latest in mini PC technology. Here's a detailed breakdown of the episode: Wireless CarPlay Touchscreen (https://www.amazon.com/): John introduces a wireless CarPlay touchscreen with a built-in 4K dash cam, ideal for upgrading older cars. This gadget offers features such as wireless CarPlay, Android Auto, and a backup camera. Dave Podnar's Awesome Thing of the Week: RNI Aero App (https://apps.apple.com/): Dave talks about the RNI Aero app that applies infrared filters to photos, creating a unique, stylized look. Perfect for landscape photography enthusiasts. John Chichilla's Second Awesome Thing: Modern Mini PC (https://www.amazon.com/): Chilla introduces a powerful mini PC with Intel's Ultra 5 AI chipset, 32GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD. It's a versatile device for those looking for a portable yet powerful computing solution. Michael Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week: Anchor Soundcore Q20 Headphones (https://www.amazon.com/): Michael shares his experience with the affordable and high-quality Anchor Soundcore Q20 headphones, which offer noise cancellation and Bluetooth connectivity. Additional Discussions: Homebridge for HomeKit Compatibility (https://homebridge.io/): Chilla explains how Homebridge allows users to integrate various smart home devices into Apple HomeKit, even if they are not natively compatible. Autobiographer App (https://autobiographer.com/): Michael explores the concept of the Autobiographer app, which uses AI to help users write their life stories by asking guiding questions. Supreme Court and Content Moderation: A brief discussion on recent Supreme Court decisions regarding content moderation and the implications for social media platforms. Technical Issues: Michael experiences some technical difficulties during the show, providing a real-time demonstration of troubleshooting on the fly. Tune in for these exciting discussions and get your dose of the latest in tech and gadgets from the AwesomeCast crew! Don't forget to support the show on Patreon and stay connected through their social media channels. Please review and let me know if there are specific links you would like to include for each item. Subscribe to the Podcast: awesomecast.com Sorgatron Media Podcast Network Feed: sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we're sharing and to join the discussion! You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Special Thanks to kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!
Summary In this conversation, Emily Hughes from Lutron discusses the various aspects of Lutron lighting control. She explains the benefits of lighting control, including the ability to automate and control lights from a smart device. Emily also highlights Lutron's holistic approach to lighting control and their innovations in the industry. She introduces Lutron's product lineup, including the Caseta wireless solution, RadioRA 2, and Homeworks. Emily discusses the differences between these solutions and the considerations for choosing the right one for a room. She also explains the concept of a panelized system in Homeworks, where all the lighting fixtures are wired back to a central panel. This conversation explores the benefits of smart lighting control and automation. The discussion highlights the inconvenience of traditional switches and the transition to automation for convenience. The concept of zone lighting is replaced by scenes, allowing users to customize lighting for different environments. The use of apps and schedules enhances automation and simplifies control. Safety and security are improved through automated lighting and integration with security systems. The conversation also touches on the integration of lighting control with other systems such as Ring, Sonos, and Apple HomeKit. The importance of designing lighting systems with purpose is emphasized. Takeaways Lutron offers a range of lighting control solutions, including Caseta wireless, RadioRA 2, and Homeworks. Lighting control allows for automation and control of lights from a smart device, providing convenience and energy efficiency. Lutron takes a holistic approach to lighting control, considering both artificial and natural light sources. The choice of lighting control solution depends on the specific needs and goals of the space, such as the number of rooms, level of customization, and integration with other systems. Homeworks offers a panelized system, where all the lighting fixtures are wired back to a central panel, reducing wall clutter and providing a clean aesthetic. Smart lighting control and automation offer convenience and ease of use. Scenes allow users to customize lighting for different environments and activities. Apps and schedules enhance automation and simplify control. Automated lighting improves safety and security. Integration with other systems expands the capabilities of smart lighting control. Designing lighting systems with purpose is essential for a seamless user experience. Chapters 00:00Introduction and Technical Difficulties 02:50Background of Lutron and Introduction of Guest 03:20Overview of Lutron Lighting Control 06:15Benefits of Lighting Control 07:37Different Aspects of Lighting Control 09:07Controlling Natural Light 10:04Holistic Approach of Lutron 12:19History and Innovations of Lutron 15:32Lutron's Product Lineup 16:31Choosing the Right Solution for a Room 19:05Tape Light and Shades in RadioRA 2 21:01Difference Between RadioRA 2 and Homeworks 25:42Panelized System in Homeworks 30:07The Inconvenience of Traditional Switches 31:06Automation and Convenience 32:03Transition from Zone Lighting to Scenes 33:25Customizing Lighting for Different Environments 35:48The Benefits of App-Based Lighting Control 37:10Schedules and Automation 38:31Safety and Security with Lighting Automation 39:54Geofencing and Remote Control 41:18Integration with Ring and Other Systems 45:00Occupancy Sensors for Convenience 51:58Integration with Sonos and Apple HomeKit 52:58Enhancing Safety and Security with Ring Integration 57:01Designing Lighting Systems with Purpose
At CES in Las Vegas, we got to see a different kind of smart home device controller when Gerry Koser, Marketing Manager for Linxura, gave us a briefing on their hardware device that lets you control up to 52 of your devices in an easy-to-understand, easy-to-use hockey puck-size and shape that fits in the palm of your hand. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Linxura, a smart controller for home automation, can manage up to 52 smart devices, including lights, shades, and door locks. The controller is equipped with a screen that can simultaneously display four devices. By rotating a wheel, one can navigate between different devices. It provides various control options, such as a single click for activation, a double click for deactivation, or a toggle function. For instance, the volume of a speaker or the intensity of a light can be adjusted by clicking and rotating the wheel.Smart controller for home automationThe Linxura Smart Controller can directly control a wide range of devices, and it can also be integrated with popular smart home platforms like Alexa, Google Home, and IFTTT. Additionally, the controller will soon support Samsung SmartThings, Apple HomeKit, and the Matter Protocol. This compatibility ensures that users can control thousands of devices, with more being added regularly.To configure the controller, users need to download the Linxura app and connect the controller to their Wi-Fi network. The app supports direct control of certain devices like Sonos, Philips Hue, and LIFX. For devices not directly supported, users can set them up through other platforms like Alexa or Google Home. Users can create actions or routines to control their devices by connecting the app to these platforms.In terms of battery life, the Linxura Smart Controller offers a long-lasting battery that ensures users can rely on it for extended periods without needing to constantly recharge. This is especially important for those who heavily rely on their smart devices and want a controller that can keep up with their daily needs.A vast array of compatible devicesOne of the standout features of the Linxura Smart Controller is its compatibility with various platforms. Users can connect and control their smart devices from different brands and platforms, making it a versatile and convenient tool for managing their smart home. Whether it's controlling lights, thermostats, security cameras, or other smart devices, the Linxura Smart Controller can seamlessly integrate with them all.Additionally, the Linxura Smart Controller boasts extensive device support. This means that users can connect and control a wide range of smart devices, ensuring that they can manage all aspects of their smart home from a single device. The ability to control multiple devices from one central hub simplifies the user experience and eliminates the need for multiple apps or controllers.Flexibility in your hand or on the wallAnother exciting feature of the Linxura Smart Controller is its programmable capabilities. Users can customize and create their automation routines, allowing them to set specific actions or schedules for their smart devices. Whether it's turning on the lights at a certain time, adjusting the thermostat based on the weather, or activating security features when leaving the house, the Linxura Smart Controller offers flexibility and personalization in home automation.The controller is designed with convenience and flexibility in mind. It can be mounted on a wall or placed on a tabletop, and it has a backlight for easy visibility in the dark. The device has a long battery life, lasting up to three months on a single charge.The company is also working on a new feature that provides real-time feedback on device settings. For example, if a user adjusts the thermostat, the controller will display the current temperature percentage. This feature enhances the user experience and allows for precise control over devices.Conclusion: An inexpensive controller for your whole smart homeOverall, the Linxura Smart Controller offers a comprehensive solution for controlling and managing smart devices in the home. Its compatibility with various platforms, extensive device support, and programmable features make it a convenient and powerful tool for home automation. With its user-friendly interface and long battery life, the Linxura Smart Controller provides a seamless and efficient way to control and customize the smart home experience.The Linxura Smart Controller is priced at $99.99 and comes in multiple colors. To purchase one for yourself, check out their website.Interview by Scott Ertz of F5 Live: Refreshing Technology.Sponsored by: Get $5 to protect your credit card information online with Privacy. Amazon Prime gives you more than just free shipping. Get free music, TV shows, movies, videogames and more. The most flexible tools for podcasting. Get a 30 day free trial of storage and statistics.
Linxura, a smart controller for home automation, can manage up to 52 smart devices, including lights, shades, and door locks. The controller is equipped with a screen that can simultaneously display four devices. By rotating a wheel, one can navigate between different devices. It provides various control options, such as a single click for activation, a double click for deactivation, or a toggle function. For instance, the volume of a speaker or the intensity of a light can be adjusted by clicking and rotating the wheel.Smart controller for home automationThe Linxura Smart Controller can directly control a wide range of devices, and it can also be integrated with popular smart home platforms like Alexa, Google Home, and IFTTT. Additionally, the controller will soon support Samsung SmartThings, Apple HomeKit, and the Matter Protocol. This compatibility ensures that users can control thousands of devices, with more being added regularly.To configure the controller, users need to download the Linxura app and connect the controller to their Wi-Fi network. The app supports direct control of certain devices like Sonos, Philips Hue, and LIFX. For devices not directly supported, users can set them up through other platforms like Alexa or Google Home. Users can create actions or routines to control their devices by connecting the app to these platforms.In terms of battery life, the Linxura Smart Controller offers a long-lasting battery that ensures users can rely on it for extended periods without needing to constantly recharge. This is especially important for those who heavily rely on their smart devices and want a controller that can keep up with their daily needs.A vast array of compatible devicesOne of the standout features of the Linxura Smart Controller is its compatibility with various platforms. Users can connect and control their smart devices from different brands and platforms, making it a versatile and convenient tool for managing their smart home. Whether it's controlling lights, thermostats, security cameras, or other smart devices, the Linxura Smart Controller can seamlessly integrate with them all.Additionally, the Linxura Smart Controller boasts extensive device support. This means that users can connect and control a wide range of smart devices, ensuring that they can manage all aspects of their smart home from a single device. The ability to control multiple devices from one central hub simplifies the user experience and eliminates the need for multiple apps or controllers.Flexibility in your hand or on the wallAnother exciting feature of the Linxura Smart Controller is its programmable capabilities. Users can customize and create their automation routines, allowing them to set specific actions or schedules for their smart devices. Whether it's turning on the lights at a certain time, adjusting the thermostat based on the weather, or activating security features when leaving the house, the Linxura Smart Controller offers flexibility and personalization in home automation.The controller is designed with convenience and flexibility in mind. It can be mounted on a wall or placed on a tabletop, and it has a backlight for easy visibility in the dark. The device has a long battery life, lasting up to three months on a single charge.The company is also working on a new feature that provides real-time feedback on device settings. For example, if a user adjusts the thermostat, the controller will display the current temperature percentage. This feature enhances the user experience and allows for precise control over devices.Conclusion: An inexpensive controller for your whole smart homeOverall, the Linxura Smart Controller offers a comprehensive solution for controlling and managing smart devices in the home. Its compatibility with various platforms, extensive device support, and programmable features make it a convenient and powerful tool for home automation. With its user-friendly interface and long battery life, the Linxura Smart Controller provides a seamless and efficient way to control and customize the smart home experience.The Linxura Smart Controller is priced at $99.99 and comes in multiple colors. To purchase one for yourself, check out their website.Interview by Scott Ertz of F5 Live: Refreshing Technology.Sponsored by: Get $5 to protect your credit card information online with Privacy. Amazon Prime gives you more than just free shipping. Get free music, TV shows, movies, videogames and more. The most flexible tools for podcasting. Get a 30 day free trial of storage and statistics.
Paul is recovering from being sick, and kicks the show off with "Paul's Computer Corner!" Drew plays the worst game ever while Paul ruminates on a board game on a computer. Drew buys a new charger. Paul upgrades his office with some new gear. Recorded 01/11/2024 Show Links: Infinite Chicken Nuggets (giphy) Root Board Game Asymmetric Board Games Anker Power Bank, 60,000mAh Portable Charger 87W with Smart Digital Display, Retractable Auto Lighting and SOS Mode, (PowerCore Reserve 192Wh) for Laptop, Travel, and Outdoor Camping Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station, 1800W (Peak 2400W) Solar Generator, Full Charge in 58 Min, 1056wh LiFePO4 Battery for Home Backup, Power Outages, and Outdoor Camping (Optional Solar Panel) Onvis Smart Button, 5-Keys Smart Switch, Scene Controller, Compatible with Apple HomeKit, Automatically Trigger Accessories & Scenes-Thread Pangea Audio DS200 All Steel Heavy Duty Floor Bookshelf Speaker Stands 100 lbs Capacity Pair (32 Inch)
Dataz wonders if the Moon landing is real and the Sad Dads have concerns. Foo makes sure his kids understand the hot water heater. Gym has a sad revelation regarding his MyQ garage door opener and Apple HomeKit and has found a possible solution. Foo gave up on Philips Hue. Foo misses his fireplace and starts using YouTube to play fireplace videos, Gym suggests MagicFireplace on AppleTV. Gym remembers the carpet rake. Plus more!
The MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide Panel #3 of Brett Terpstra, Mark Fuccio, and Patrice Brend'amour offer up some unusual picks that range from geeky to practical. (Part 1) This MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Live!, our live show on Tuesday nights at 8 PM ET, 5 PM PT, whatever time that is wherever you are. Join in the discussions in the chat on our YouTube channel at YouTube.com/MacVoicesTV and share your opinions on the topics of the hour. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00:41 Introduction to MacVoices Gift Guide 0:07:28 Flume Smart Home Water Meter: Monitor and conserve water usage 0:10:53 A House for Sale: $249, No Plumbing or Wires 0:12:53 Choosing the right hard drives for your RAID setup 0:15:20 Considerations when selecting the appropriate drive size and model 0:20:33 Importance of Backing Up Data 0:21:37 The Versatility of the Stream Deck 0:23:57 Stream Deck: A Gateway to Automation 0:28:08 Kasa Smart Mini Plug - A Convenient Home Automation Solution 0:30:19 Samsung USB-C Flash Drive: Fast and Portable Storage 0:32:35 Potential Displacement and Portability Issues 0:33:40 Smart Home Picks: Nanoleaf Essential Light Strips 0:43:43 Compatibility and Software Challenges with Home Automation Links: Brett Terpstra's Picks: ShiftCam SnapGrip - Mobile Battery Grip with Wireless Shutter Button - Magnetic Mount Snaps on to Any Phone - Built in Powerbank with Qi Wireless Charging - Tabletop Dock https://amzn.to/46pFKgE CapGrip II Smartphone Camera Grip Holder w Remote Control Shutter 1/4" Tripod Mount Phone Clip https://amzn.to/3T1oyuT Kasa Smart Plug Mini 15A, Apple HomeKit Supported, Smart Outlet Works with Siri, Alexa & Google Home, UL Certified, App Control, Scheduling, Timer, 2.4G WiFi Only, 4-Pack https://amzn.to/3MGQQGH Elgato Stream Deck Pedal – Hands-Free Studio Controller, 3 macro footswitches, trigger actions in apps and software https://amzn.to/40DCL2J Elgato USB-C Stream Deck +, Audio Mixer, Production Console and Studio Controller for Content Creators, Streaming, Gaming, with Customizable Touch Strip dials and LCD Keys https://amzn.to/3ug3Nkx Mark Fuccio's Picks: Flume 2 Smart Home Water Monitor & Water Leak Detector: Detect Water Leaks Before They Cause Damage. Monitor Your Water Use to Reduce Waste & Save Money. Installs in Minutes, No Plumbing Required https://amzn.to/47elUWQ SAMSUNG Type-C™ USB Flash Drive, 256GB, Transfers 4GB Files in 11 Secs w/Up to 400MB/s 3.13 Read Speeds, Compatible w/USB 3.0/2.0, Waterproof https://amzn.to/3G8JV5r Patrice Brend'amour's Picks: Western Digital 16TB WD Gold Enterprise Class Internal Hard Drive https://amzn.to/47euULD Nanoleaf Essentials Matter Bluetooth & Thread Smart LED Lightstrip 200" Smarter Kit (5m) - RGB & Whites, Controller, App & Voice Control (Works with Apple Home, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings) https://amzn.to/3sAOrqj Chuck Joiner's Picks: Elgato Stream Deck XL – Advanced Studio Controller, 32 macro keys, trigger actions in apps and software https://amzn.to/3SCHtfc Smart Light Bulb, meross Smart WiFi LED Bulbs Compatible with Apple HomeKit, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant and SmartThings, Dimmable E26 Multicolor 2700K-6500K RGBWW, 900 Lumens 60W Equivalent, 4 Pack https://amzn.to/3syrWCz Flame King YSNPQ810CGA Propane Torch Weed Burner with Integrated Lighter https://amzn.to/40WD1dv amFilm Easiest Installation OneTouch for iPhone 15 Pro Max [6.7 Inch] Screen Protector Tempered Glass + Camera Lens Protector, Auto-Alignment Tech, Bubble Free, Case Friendly, Anti-Scratch https://amzn.to/3MMLk5L amFilm (2 Pack for iPad Pro 12.9 (2022, 2021, 2020, 2018) Glass Screen Protector for iPad Pro 12.9 inch, Tempered Glass, Ultra Sensitive, Face ID and Apple Pencil Compatible https://amzn.to/3ug7U0a Guests: Patrice Brend'amour is the creator, advocate and Product Manager of a global healthcare software initiative, which is not only pushing the industry to provide user-centered solutions using the latest advances in UX and technology, but also advancing the sharing of medical information between healthcare providers across the world. She is also an avid podcaster, mainly in the technology space, as well as a maintainer and contributor to a number of open source projects. Everything she does can be linked to from The Patrice, You can follow her on Twitter, and engage with her on the podcast, Foodie Flashback. Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon. Brett Terpstra is a coder, writer and web developer. He works behind the scenes at blogs including Engadget, Joystiq and The Unofficial Apple Weblog. He also writes for The Unofficial Apple Weblog, and contributes to Macworld. Brett develops Marked for Mac and recently co-authored “60 Mountain Lion Tips” with David Sparks for the iBookstore. He discusses all things “nerd” on his podcasts, Systematic and Overtired.You can find Brett as “ttscoff” on Twitter, and at his website, brettterpstra.com. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
The MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide Panel #3 of Brett Terpstra, Mark Fuccio, and Patrice Brend'amour offer up some unusual picks that range from geeky to practical. (Part 1) MacVoices Live! This MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Live!, our live show on Tuesday nights at 8 PM ET, 5 PM PT, whatever time that is wherever you are. Join in the discussions in the chat on our YouTube channel at YouTube.com/MacVoicesTV and share your opinions on the topics of the hour. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00:41 Introduction to MacVoices Gift Guide 0:07:28 Flume Smart Home Water Meter: Monitor and conserve water usage 0:10:53 A House for Sale: $249, No Plumbing or Wires 0:12:53 Choosing the right hard drives for your RAID setup 0:15:20 Considerations when selecting the appropriate drive size and model 0:20:33 Importance of Backing Up Data 0:21:37 The Versatility of the Stream Deck 0:23:57 Stream Deck: A Gateway to Automation 0:28:08 Kasa Smart Mini Plug - A Convenient Home Automation Solution 0:30:19 Samsung USB-C Flash Drive: Fast and Portable Storage 0:32:35 Potential Displacement and Portability Issues 0:33:40 Smart Home Picks: Nanoleaf Essential Light Strips 0:43:43 Compatibility and Software Challenges with Home Automation Links: Brett Terpstra's Picks: ShiftCam SnapGrip - Mobile Battery Grip with Wireless Shutter Button - Magnetic Mount Snaps on to Any Phone - Built in Powerbank with Qi Wireless Charging - Tabletop Dock https://amzn.to/46pFKgE CapGrip II Smartphone Camera Grip Holder w Remote Control Shutter 1/4" Tripod Mount Phone Clip https://amzn.to/3T1oyuT Kasa Smart Plug Mini 15A, Apple HomeKit Supported, Smart Outlet Works with Siri, Alexa & Google Home, UL Certified, App Control, Scheduling, Timer, 2.4G WiFi Only, 4-Pack https://amzn.to/3MGQQGH Elgato Stream Deck Pedal – Hands-Free Studio Controller, 3 macro footswitches, trigger actions in apps and software https://amzn.to/40DCL2J Elgato USB-C Stream Deck +, Audio Mixer, Production Console and Studio Controller for Content Creators, Streaming, Gaming, with Customizable Touch Strip dials and LCD Keys https://amzn.to/3ug3Nkx Mark Fuccio's Picks: Flume 2 Smart Home Water Monitor & Water Leak Detector: Detect Water Leaks Before They Cause Damage. Monitor Your Water Use to Reduce Waste & Save Money. Installs in Minutes, No Plumbing Required https://amzn.to/47elUWQ SAMSUNG Type-C™ USB Flash Drive, 256GB, Transfers 4GB Files in 11 Secs w/Up to 400MB/s 3.13 Read Speeds, Compatible w/USB 3.0/2.0, Waterproof https://amzn.to/3G8JV5r Patrice Brend'amour's Picks: Western Digital 16TB WD Gold Enterprise Class Internal Hard Drive https://amzn.to/47euULD Nanoleaf Essentials Matter Bluetooth & Thread Smart LED Lightstrip 200" Smarter Kit (5m) - RGB & Whites, Controller, App & Voice Control (Works with Apple Home, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings) https://amzn.to/3sAOrqj Chuck Joiner's Picks: Elgato Stream Deck XL – Advanced Studio Controller, 32 macro keys, trigger actions in apps and software https://amzn.to/3SCHtfc Smart Light Bulb, meross Smart WiFi LED Bulbs Compatible with Apple HomeKit, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant and SmartThings, Dimmable E26 Multicolor 2700K-6500K RGBWW, 900 Lumens 60W Equivalent, 4 Pack https://amzn.to/3syrWCz Flame King YSNPQ810CGA Propane Torch Weed Burner with Integrated Lighter https://amzn.to/40WD1dv amFilm Easiest Installation OneTouch for iPhone 15 Pro Max [6.7 Inch] Screen Protector Tempered Glass + Camera Lens Protector, Auto-Alignment Tech, Bubble Free, Case Friendly, Anti-Scratch https://amzn.to/3MMLk5L amFilm (2 Pack for iPad Pro 12.9 (2022, 2021, 2020, 2018) Glass Screen Protector for iPad Pro 12.9 inch, Tempered Glass, Ultra Sensitive, Face ID and Apple Pencil Compatible https://amzn.to/3ug7U0a Guests: Patrice Brend'amour is the creator, advocate and Product Manager of a global healthcare software initiative, which is not only pushing the industry to provide user-centered solutions using the latest advances in UX and technology, but also advancing the sharing of medical information between healthcare providers across the world. She is also an avid podcaster, mainly in the technology space, as well as a maintainer and contributor to a number of open source projects. Everything she does can be linked to from The Patrice, You can follow her on Twitter, and engage with her on the podcast, Foodie Flashback. Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon. Brett Terpstra is a coder, writer and web developer. He works behind the scenes at blogs including Engadget, Joystiq and The Unofficial Apple Weblog. He also writes for The Unofficial Apple Weblog, and contributes to Macworld. Brett develops Marked for Mac and recently co-authored “60 Mountain Lion Tips” with David Sparks for the iBookstore. He discusses all things “nerd” on his podcasts, Systematic and Overtired.You can find Brett as “ttscoff” on Twitter, and at his website, brettterpstra.com. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? 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You don't need smart home gadgets to make your home a little smarter. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some clever ways to add automation to your home without the need for smart home accessories. Make a grocery list in Reminders on iPhone Organize cables into mesh bags NFC Tags WiFi QR Code Generator Basic HomeKit Automation if you have a HomePod: Reset the volume daily One Smart Home Gadget recommendation: Smart plug for your Christmas tree/holiday lights/entryway lamp! The best Apple HomeKit tips and tricks News Apple supercharges Logic Pro with powerful tools for music creation on Mac and iPad Final Cut Pro takes video editing on Mac and iPad to the next level with powerful new features Apple TV+ announces new animated Peanuts feature film project D.C. Unveils Its Newest Solution To Car Theft: Apple AirTags Shortcuts Corner Myles is looking for a way to scan documents for work and home with different output destinations for both. Walt wants to know if it's possible to create a Shortcut that sends a notification based on certain weather requirements. Feedback & Questions David and Mark reveal that they, too, have experienced Bluetooth dropouts in iOS 17. The signal on Vernon's iPhone 15 Pro Max keeps dropping out and shifting to SOS mode. App Caps Rosemary's App Cap: CardBoard: Board Game Scoring Mikah's App Cap: Premium Prints by Google Photos Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can contribute to iOS Today by leaving us a voicemail at 757-504-iPad (757-504-4723) or sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv. Sponsor: securemyemail.com/twit Use Code TWIT
You don't need smart home gadgets to make your home a little smarter. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some clever ways to add automation to your home without the need for smart home accessories. Make a grocery list in Reminders on iPhone Organize cables into mesh bags NFC Tags WiFi QR Code Generator Basic HomeKit Automation if you have a HomePod: Reset the volume daily One Smart Home Gadget recommendation: Smart plug for your Christmas tree/holiday lights/entryway lamp! The best Apple HomeKit tips and tricks News Apple supercharges Logic Pro with powerful tools for music creation on Mac and iPad Final Cut Pro takes video editing on Mac and iPad to the next level with powerful new features Apple TV+ announces new animated Peanuts feature film project D.C. Unveils Its Newest Solution To Car Theft: Apple AirTags Shortcuts Corner Myles is looking for a way to scan documents for work and home with different output destinations for both. Walt wants to know if it's possible to create a Shortcut that sends a notification based on certain weather requirements. Feedback & Questions David and Mark reveal that they, too, have experienced Bluetooth dropouts in iOS 17. The signal on Vernon's iPhone 15 Pro Max keeps dropping out and shifting to SOS mode. App Caps Rosemary's App Cap: CardBoard: Board Game Scoring Mikah's App Cap: Premium Prints by Google Photos Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can contribute to iOS Today by leaving us a voicemail at 757-504-iPad (757-504-4723) or sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv. Sponsor: securemyemail.com/twit Use Code TWIT
You don't need smart home gadgets to make your home a little smarter. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some clever ways to add automation to your home without the need for smart home accessories. Make a grocery list in Reminders on iPhone Organize cables into mesh bags NFC Tags WiFi QR Code Generator Basic HomeKit Automation if you have a HomePod: Reset the volume daily One Smart Home Gadget recommendation: Smart plug for your Christmas tree/holiday lights/entryway lamp! The best Apple HomeKit tips and tricks News Apple supercharges Logic Pro with powerful tools for music creation on Mac and iPad Final Cut Pro takes video editing on Mac and iPad to the next level with powerful new features Apple TV+ announces new animated Peanuts feature film project D.C. Unveils Its Newest Solution To Car Theft: Apple AirTags Shortcuts Corner Myles is looking for a way to scan documents for work and home with different output destinations for both. Walt wants to know if it's possible to create a Shortcut that sends a notification based on certain weather requirements. Feedback & Questions David and Mark reveal that they, too, have experienced Bluetooth dropouts in iOS 17. The signal on Vernon's iPhone 15 Pro Max keeps dropping out and shifting to SOS mode. App Caps Rosemary's App Cap: CardBoard: Board Game Scoring Mikah's App Cap: Premium Prints by Google Photos Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can contribute to iOS Today by leaving us a voicemail at 757-504-iPad (757-504-4723) or sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv. Sponsor: securemyemail.com/twit Use Code TWIT
You don't need smart home gadgets to make your home a little smarter. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some clever ways to add automation to your home without the need for smart home accessories. Make a grocery list in Reminders on iPhone Organize cables into mesh bags NFC Tags WiFi QR Code Generator Basic HomeKit Automation if you have a HomePod: Reset the volume daily One Smart Home Gadget recommendation: Smart plug for your Christmas tree/holiday lights/entryway lamp! The best Apple HomeKit tips and tricks News Apple supercharges Logic Pro with powerful tools for music creation on Mac and iPad Final Cut Pro takes video editing on Mac and iPad to the next level with powerful new features Apple TV+ announces new animated Peanuts feature film project D.C. Unveils Its Newest Solution To Car Theft: Apple AirTags Shortcuts Corner Myles is looking for a way to scan documents for work and home with different output destinations for both. Walt wants to know if it's possible to create a Shortcut that sends a notification based on certain weather requirements. Feedback & Questions David and Mark reveal that they, too, have experienced Bluetooth dropouts in iOS 17. The signal on Vernon's iPhone 15 Pro Max keeps dropping out and shifting to SOS mode. App Caps Rosemary's App Cap: CardBoard: Board Game Scoring Mikah's App Cap: Premium Prints by Google Photos Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can contribute to iOS Today by leaving us a voicemail at 757-504-iPad (757-504-4723) or sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv. Sponsor: securemyemail.com/twit Use Code TWIT
You don't need smart home gadgets to make your home a little smarter. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some clever ways to add automation to your home without the need for smart home accessories. Make a grocery list in Reminders on iPhone Organize cables into mesh bags NFC Tags WiFi QR Code Generator Basic HomeKit Automation if you have a HomePod: Reset the volume daily One Smart Home Gadget recommendation: Smart plug for your Christmas tree/holiday lights/entryway lamp! The best Apple HomeKit tips and tricks News Apple supercharges Logic Pro with powerful tools for music creation on Mac and iPad Final Cut Pro takes video editing on Mac and iPad to the next level with powerful new features Apple TV+ announces new animated Peanuts feature film project D.C. Unveils Its Newest Solution To Car Theft: Apple AirTags Shortcuts Corner Myles is looking for a way to scan documents for work and home with different output destinations for both. Walt wants to know if it's possible to create a Shortcut that sends a notification based on certain weather requirements. Feedback & Questions David and Mark reveal that they, too, have experienced Bluetooth dropouts in iOS 17. The signal on Vernon's iPhone 15 Pro Max keeps dropping out and shifting to SOS mode. App Caps Rosemary's App Cap: CardBoard: Board Game Scoring Mikah's App Cap: Premium Prints by Google Photos Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can contribute to iOS Today by leaving us a voicemail at 757-504-iPad (757-504-4723) or sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv. Sponsor: securemyemail.com/twit Use Code TWIT
You don't need smart home gadgets to make your home a little smarter. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some clever ways to add automation to your home without the need for smart home accessories. Make a grocery list in Reminders on iPhone Organize cables into mesh bags NFC Tags WiFi QR Code Generator Basic HomeKit Automation if you have a HomePod: Reset the volume daily One Smart Home Gadget recommendation: Smart plug for your Christmas tree/holiday lights/entryway lamp! The best Apple HomeKit tips and tricks News Apple supercharges Logic Pro with powerful tools for music creation on Mac and iPad Final Cut Pro takes video editing on Mac and iPad to the next level with powerful new features Apple TV+ announces new animated Peanuts feature film project D.C. Unveils Its Newest Solution To Car Theft: Apple AirTags Shortcuts Corner Myles is looking for a way to scan documents for work and home with different output destinations for both. Walt wants to know if it's possible to create a Shortcut that sends a notification based on certain weather requirements. Feedback & Questions David and Mark reveal that they, too, have experienced Bluetooth dropouts in iOS 17. The signal on Vernon's iPhone 15 Pro Max keeps dropping out and shifting to SOS mode. App Caps Rosemary's App Cap: CardBoard: Board Game Scoring Mikah's App Cap: Premium Prints by Google Photos Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can contribute to iOS Today by leaving us a voicemail at 757-504-iPad (757-504-4723) or sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv. Sponsor: securemyemail.com/twit Use Code TWIT
You don't need smart home gadgets to make your home a little smarter. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some clever ways to add automation to your home without the need for smart home accessories. Make a grocery list in Reminders on iPhone Organize cables into mesh bags NFC Tags WiFi QR Code Generator Basic HomeKit Automation if you have a HomePod: Reset the volume daily One Smart Home Gadget recommendation: Smart plug for your Christmas tree/holiday lights/entryway lamp! The best Apple HomeKit tips and tricks News Apple supercharges Logic Pro with powerful tools for music creation on Mac and iPad Final Cut Pro takes video editing on Mac and iPad to the next level with powerful new features Apple TV+ announces new animated Peanuts feature film project D.C. Unveils Its Newest Solution To Car Theft: Apple AirTags Shortcuts Corner Myles is looking for a way to scan documents for work and home with different output destinations for both. Walt wants to know if it's possible to create a Shortcut that sends a notification based on certain weather requirements. Feedback & Questions David and Mark reveal that they, too, have experienced Bluetooth dropouts in iOS 17. The signal on Vernon's iPhone 15 Pro Max keeps dropping out and shifting to SOS mode. App Caps Rosemary's App Cap: CardBoard: Board Game Scoring Mikah's App Cap: Premium Prints by Google Photos Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can contribute to iOS Today by leaving us a voicemail at 757-504-iPad (757-504-4723) or sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv. Sponsor: securemyemail.com/twit Use Code TWIT
In this episode of DXP we whine and moan about getting old, focusing in particular on whether it's worth it to live for a long time. We discuss the issue of "cutting out toxic people," wondering just how much of its justification is just psychobabble. We make fun of evangelicalism's sensationalism, and then share biebers involving Apple Homekit and Britney mics.
Au programme de l'actu des nouvelles technologies et de l'accessibilité cette semaine : Conférence Google I/O 2023 Google I/O 2023 : Search, Bard, Gmail, Maps… Toutes les annonces de la keynote. Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel 7a : Google dévoile une salve de nouveaux matériels. Le Nest Locator Tag confirmé par le site de Google pour concurrencer l'AirTag. Du côté des applications et du web Oxytude est sur Mastodon. Pour nous suivre, c'est ici. VoiceDream Reader passe sur un modèle par abonnement pour les nouveaux clients. A-Eye, une appli iOS de description d'environnement et radar. Des nouveautés dans VoiceOver pour macOS Ventura. L'app Xbox pour PC permet désormais de trouver des jeux selon leurs fonctions d'accessibilité et durée. Le reste de l'actu TEFI, le chien robot pour guider les aveugles. Foire Aux Questions Cette semaine nous avons une question de Lionel à propos d'un référentiel des produits connectés compatibles avec l'environnement Apple HomeKit. Le site officiel Apple sur le sujet. L'application Home Devices pour iOS (en anglais). Remerciements Cette semaine, nous remercions Arnaud, Claire, Leonardo, Lucas, Rodrigue, Samantha et Ultra-son pour leurs infos ou leur dons. Si vous souhaitez vous aussi nous envoyer de l'info ou nous soutenir : Pour nous contactez ou nous envoyez des infos, passez par le formulaire de contact sur le site. Pour faire un don sur PayPal c'est par l'adresse courte paypal.me/oxytude. Faites vos achats sur Amazon en passant par le lien oxytude.org/amazon, ça nous aide sans augmenter le prix de vos achats. Pour animer cet épisode Alain, Jacques et Philippe.
В начале апреля Яндекс представил новые устройства для умного дома, включая обновленную «Станцию Макс», «Хаб» для управления умным домом и набор собственных датчиков. Сегодня выпуск подкаста состоит из двух частей. В первой части наш постоянный автор Владимир Плотников поделится своим опытом использования этих устройств. Во второй части Марат Мавлютов, руководитель направления «Умный дом» в Яндексе, расскажет о том, как Яндекс работал над ними и о планах компании по развитию экосистемы умного дома. Таймкоды: 00:00:00 — Интро У нас в гостях наш постоянный автор Владимир Плотников О чем сегодняшний выпуск 00:02:31 — Как выглядит модельный ряд умных колонок Яндекса 00:03:26 — Яндекс Станция Макс с ZigBee Проверить устройства на совместимость с Zigbee Проверить серийный номер Яндекс Станции 00:08:50 — Хаб Яндекса для устройств 00:16:12 — Датчики Яндекса для умного дома Датчик температуры и влажности Датчик движения и освещения Датчик открытия дверей и окон Беспроводная кнопка Датчик протечки воды 00:21:12 — Обновление приложения «Дом с Алисой» от Яндекса Если остались вопросы по новым устройствам Яндекса, то заходите к нам в чат и пишите @dswng! 00:24:17 — Перемещаемся в студию. У нас в гостях Марат Мавлютов, руководитель направления «Умный дом» в Яндексе 00:24:57 — Как Яндекс работает над саунддизайном своих устройств Ссылка на лекцию WWDC про саунддизайн 00:28:13 — Обсуждаем, когда Алиса сможет работать с запросами, которые содержат несколько условий, и как еще можно улучшить работать со сценариями 00:33:20 — Кто добавляет поддержку и функциональность устройств сторонних производителей с прямым подключением к Станциям и новому хабу – Яндекс или производитель? 00:35:14 — Обновление Яндекс Станции Макс выглядит минорным. Не было сомнений, что добавление Zigbee – мало для обновления флагманского продукта? 00:40:56 — Стоит ли ожидать расширения линейки датчиков непосредственно от Яндекса? Сертификация Яндекса для устройств умного дома для сторонних производителей 00:44:49 — Как Яндекс взаимодействует со сторонними производителями устройств для умного дома 00:46:42 — В чем главная проблема популяризации умного дома и когда протокол Matter станет единым стандартом? История про картельный сговор производителей лампочек в начале XX века 00:52:53 — Какая Яндекс Станция самая популярная и в каких нишах можно ждать появления новых продуктов Яндекса? 00:59:57 — Как Яндекс обучал диалоговый движок Алисы на данных из Twitter 01:03:55 — Почему в колонках Яндекса нет AirPlay или Spotify Connect? 01:05:59 — Вопросы от слушателей: Когда голосовая модель Алисы начнет использовать аналог ChatGPT Когда будет реализована поддержка Aqara cube с хабами Яндекс Можно ли реализовать включение / выключение сетевых устройств через Алису Есть ли в умном доме Яндекс совместимость с Apple HomeKit Будет ли развиваться умный дом Яндекса в направлении автоматизации, а не голосового управления? Планируется ли поддержка камер видеонаблюдения Aqara на Яндекс Станции 2? Добавьте в сценариях возможность установки двух условий - по срабатыванию датчика «и» голосовой команде, а не «или». Почему не реализовали поддержку подключения Bluetooth-устройств? Как будет происходит переход на Matter? Смогут ли приглашенные пользователи в приложении «Умный дом» создавать и редактировать сценарии? Появится в приложении возможность управлять будильниками? 01:23:35 — Завершение и прощание → Почта editor@beardycast.com → Patreon Patreon → Наши подкасты The Big Beard Theory | BeardyBuilding | Похоже, я фотограф | Батина Консоль | Это мы смотрим | Купертино → Соцсети @BeardyShow | @BeardyTheory | Telegram → По вопросам сотрудничества Наши рекламные кейсы и медиакит Пишите на почту editor@beardycast.com
In episode 199, David and Donna teach you how to set up and control smart home products using your iPhone. Learn why Apple HomeKit compatibility is so important, why a smart door lock and thermostat are essential, and which are the very best brands to buy. To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.
In episode 199, David and Donna teach you how to set up and control smart home products using your iPhone. Learn why Apple HomeKit compatibility is so important, why a smart door lock and thermostat are essential, and which are the very best brands to buy. To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.
This week we look at an article in the Washington Post that talks about Four Golden Rules of Home Automation and we discuss whether switching back to cable is worth it. We also have your emails and the week's news. News: Samsung's SmartThings Station Helps You Keep Track Of Your Smart Home And Connected Devices Sharp Plans to Enter U.S. Smart TV Market With New Sets Based on Roku's New 'OLED Reference Design' YouTube Experiments With FAST Channels Google's next 4K Chromecast remote will wave goodbye to batteries Denon Releases AVR-X4800H Receiver Featuring 3D Audio And 8K Video Other: The Future of Screens Is So Top-Secret, I Can't Show It Yet - CNET Home Automation Golden Rules Washington Post columnist Geoffrey Fowler has four Golden Rules for automating your home. These rules were posted in the Washington Post online on January 6, 2023 (Your smart home can be dumb. Here's how to do it the right way). 1) Don't fall in the app trap! Be wary of installing any critical home feature that only works with an app. You need to be able to unlock your door or turn on lights the old fashioned way as a backup. This is why I stopped using Philips Hue bulbs, even though I know they have many fans. 2) Build your smart home in Switzerland … metaphorically. Many of these products limit your options. For example, Amazon's smart plugs only work with Alexa. You might love Alexa today, but you don't know what voice AI, smartphone or face computer you might be using in five years. If you can, pick products that say they work with Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit and a new smart home standard called Matter. (Note: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos owns The Washington Post.) 3) Look out for spies. Some companies collect and store a suspiciously large amount of data. I'm looking at you, Amazon. In some cases, you can adjust settings to tell them to collect less information — our Privacy Reset guide can help. But the best products don't live in the cloud and collect as little data as possible, like ones made by the brand Eve. 4) Security is your responsibility. You need a different password and two-factor authentication for every home product, or you're inviting hackers into your home. Shira, I can tell you're about to say, “This is why a dumb home is good!” But if you get this basic right, you'll be fine. Why I'm Switching Back to Cable TV Cord-cutting—the act of ditching traditional cable TV—has been gaining popularity for over a decade. Streaming is great, but it's not the home run it used to be. In fact, I made the decision to switch back to cable. Full Article here… The author of this article goes through the same progression we have. In the Early days he says: The rise of streaming live TV services came at a perfect time for me. I was living on my own for the first time, and cable wasn't something I wanted to deal with. When Sling TV was announced, I was very excited, and I signed up immediately, He does what we all did. Because there are no required boxes or commitments he tried them all! We both have done the same. And for one reason or another Braden ended up with YouTubeTV and Ara with DirecTV Stream. His thoughts: The early days of streaming live TV was great. The channel packages were small and very affordable. Most services let you choose from add-on bundles to expand your channel list. It was pretty easy to get the channels you wanted without much extra “fluff” jammed in. However, in the years since, I've watched as these services have ballooned in channel lineup size and price. The dream of “al la carte TV” never really materialized. This brings us to today, where streaming live TV is not much different than cable TV. All true! So the author looked at going back to cable. To my surprise, I discovered I could save a whopping $30 per month (taxes and fees included) by ditching Sling TV and adding a TV package to my internet package. Ah, but I'll need a clunky cable box again, right? Turns out Comcast finally gives you the option to only use the Xfinity Stream app. As much as I don't like Comcast, it was hard to pass up this deal. I could get the same channels I had, save $30 per month, and still watch it on my phone or smart TV—no extra hardware required. I never thought I would say this, but I am a cable TV customer again. We are in the Cox Cable world and our plans would cost us about $115 more to get similar TV service and we would need a streaming box. Our current IPTV service runs us about $80 so it is not as cut and dry. Plus we don't need a box! We will not be switching back to cable anytime soon!
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Although we have discussed automation and digital assistants in the past (see previous episodes), we haven't discussed the actual process of setting up those automations to increase your home/life efficiency. In this episode of Brothers in Tech, the brothers walk through several examples of how to pair up some triggers and actions in both Amazon's Alexa and Apple's HomeKit apps. Tune in to learn about the process, and hopefully spark some ideas of ways of bringing automation into your home. And, even though the “Let's Rock” automation didn't work for us at the end of the show…have no fear, we realized after the show what we did wrong (changed the set-up earlier in the show!). Brian = Facepalm.Products/Apps mentioned in this episode: Amazon Alexa (Dot, Show), Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Ecobee, Hue, Kasa, Wyze, Wiz, WeMo, Atomi SmartYour Hosts:Alan Jackson (the older Brother) is a producer of online content with Jackson Creative and survey researcher with Jackson Insight.Brian Jackson (the younger Brother) is an Associate Professor of Kinesiology at Pacific University and Product Director/Consultant at Senaptec, Inc..Have any feedback for the Brothers regarding this topic (or future topics)? Visit www.Brothers-In-Tech.com or email info@themesh.tv.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week LG Debuts a new 4K UST Laser Projector and we discuss five mistakes everyone makes with Sonos Soundbars. Finally, Samsung begins integrating it's SmartThings home automation platform with Matter capable devices. We also read your emails and the week's news. News: Hey Sonos! Company Debuts Entry-Level Soundbar, Voice Control For Music, And New Roam Colors Google TV app to add casting as Android TV ecosystem grows to 110M monthly active device Disney+ beats estimates with 7.9M new subscribers in Q1 Samsung SmartThings begins testing Matter devices on its platform Roku and Element partner for their first outdoor TV LG Debuts New 4K UST Laser Projector LG Electronics is expanding its premium CineBeam 4K laser projector lineup with the new Ultra Short Throw (UST) laser projector (model HU915QE), the follow up to the HU715Q released earlier this year. LG's latest flagship home cinema solution can produce sharp 90-inch images when placed 2.2 inches (5.6 centimeters) from the wall, or 120 inches at a distance of 7.2 inches (18.3 centimeters). The HU915QE plays movies and streaming content in 4K HDR, using HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping to analyze and adjust image brightness every single frame. With LG's webOS smart platform onboard, the HU915QE lets users watch all their favorite shows from streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, YouTube, and Apple TV without an additional device. They can also wirelessly stream content via Screen Mirroring, Apple AirPlay2, and Bluetooth. On top of that, its built-in 2.2 Channel, 40-watt speaker system enhances the viewing experience with strong, rich audio. Users can also connect up to two LG Bluetooth speakers at once. LG CineBeam 4K laser projector (model HU915QE) with the latest UST technology will be available in the first half of 2022. No pricing available but Value Electronics is advertising it for $6000 to $6500.. 5 mistakes everyone makes with Sonos soundbars Got a Sonos Beam or Arc? Don't make these classic mistakes Full article here… Mistake 1: ignoring Trueplay room calibration Mistake 2: leaving the TV's sound output in PCM Mistake 3: not trying the speech enhancement feature Mistake 4: not playing with the 'Loudness' feature Mistake 5: missing the new height adjustment feature HOW SAMSUNG'S SMARTTHINGS IS THINKING ABOUT MATTER AND THE FUTURE OF THE SMART HOME The smart home is about to change. Soon, you won't have to choose a smart light bulb or door lock just because it works with your smart speaker. Instead, you'll be able to buy a smart device, bring it home, and it will work with any voice assistant or app you choose. At least, that's the promise behind Matter, a new standard created by Samsung, Google, Apple, and Amazon. Most importantly, you won't be locked into the platform you chose. If you decide you want to switch to SmartThings from Google Home, or go with Amazon Alexa over Apple HomeKit, any Matter-enabled devices can come with you. Full article here… Founded 10 years ago on Kickstarter, SmartThings is one of the only standalone consumer smart home hubs from the early days of the DIY smart home boom that's still alive and kicking. The SmartThings hub is one of the few consumer-level devices with multiple radios in it, including Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and Z-Wave, allowing it to control a much wider range of smart home devices. It also works with cloud-to-cloud software services and is one of the most compatible smart home platforms. There's voice assistant support, too, for both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant as well as Samsung's Bixby. It was acquired by Samsung in 2014. Since the acquisition, Samsung has moved away from manufacturing any SmartThings hardware, offloading both the standalone hub and many of the sensors to device maker Aeotec. The company has said it's focusing all efforts on the SmartThings app and supporting Samsung's connected products through software. The following are questions to Mark Benson, the newly appointed Head of SmartThings US, Samsung's home automation arm What is the future for the SmartThings hub with Matter on the horizon? The standalone SmartThings V3 Hub and the Aeotec SmartThings Hub will be updated to support Matter when it launches in the fall. SmartThings is getting integrated more deeply across the Samsung portfolio, with SmartThings Hub software built into select 2022 Samsung Smart TVs, Smart Monitors, and Family Hub refrigerators. These devices will also allow users to connect a wide variety of existing smart home devices, as they will be updated to get Matter as a controller support, as the new standard becomes available. We also plan to support Matter as a controller on our SmartThings Hub V2. This will enable our existing users to connect and control Matter devices. Will the built-in hubs have any low-power wireless radios, as the standalone hubs do? What about Thread? Low-power wireless protocols are a crucial part of the Matter standard and will definitely come to the Samsung SmartThings products with built-in hub functionality. More details to come later on actual implementation of Thread technology, but Thread's really important to us. Communication with Zigbee devices will be possible through the SmartThings Dongle, allowing connectivity to a wide range of smart home devices. You say Samsung is integrating Matter as a controller — does this mean that Samsung's connected devices (washing machines, robot vacuums, TVs, etc.) will not be exposed to other Matter controllers (such as Amazon Alexa or Apple HomeKit)? This year, we will focus our efforts on bringing Matter as a controller to multiple surfaces across the Samsung portfolio. This means most 2022 Samsung Smart TVs, Smart Monitors, and Family Hub refrigerators. SmartThings Hubs will not act as a Matter bridge, so non-Matter devices will not be bridged or exposed to other Matter controllers. That said, Matter-enabled SmartThings hubs will continue to support existing devices and protocols (e.g. Zigbee, Z-Wave) to provide SmartThings customers with flexible connectivity options. Where do you see Matter taking SmartThings? With connectivity becoming more standardized, where SmartThings competes in the future will be different. The user experience is the competitive space that will differentiate platforms and companies — things around use cases in the home, cooking, taking care of your pets, managing energy usage, setting the lighting just right, and locking the doors at night. Having those things just work and be simple and easy to understand so that users can control their homes and manage their homes well is why we're excited about Matter.
Apple HomeKit jest z nami od 2014 roku a rozwiązania inteligentnego domu oferowane przez konkurencję, jeszcze dłużej. Mimo to nie mamy ani wyraźnego lidera ani wiodącego standardu. Być może to się wkrótce zmieni? Kropla drąży skałę, dlatego wierzymy, że dzieło grupy pasjonatów i zapaleńców, których w tym odcinku kompotu mamy przyjemność gościć, odciśnie piętno w tej materii. Na okoliczność odważnego projektu pt. LuON „przesłuchujemy ojców założycieli”: Jaromira Koppa oraz Dawida Olczaka, których wielu z Was na pewno zna z innych przedsięwzięć. Witryna projektu LuON Tip odcinka: Case study z festiwalu PolAndRock. Zapraszamy również do nagrania specjalnego MacGadki z naszym skromym udziałem, oraz do dołączenia do zbiórki w serwisie siepomaga. Partnerem applejuice i sponsorem podkastu kompot jest firma Synology. Nasz podkast znajdziecie w Apple Podcasts (link), możecie też dodać do swojego ulubionego czytnika RSS (link), obejrzeć na YouTube (link), wysłuchać w serwisach: Spotify (link), Google Podcasts (link), TuneIn (link), Overcast (link), Castbox (link), PlayerFM (link), Pocket Casts (link), myTuner (link) lub przesłuchać bezpośrednio w przeglądarce (link). Zapraszamy do kontaktu na Twitterze: Remek Rychlewski @RZoG. Marek Telecki @mantis30. Natomiast całe przedsięwzięcie firmuje konto @ApplejuicePl.
This week we take a look at aptX HD Bluetooth: What is it? What devices and headphones support it? We also ask if Lutron Caseta Smart Home Products are the answer to Wifi Issues for homes with a lot of 2.4Ghz wifi devices? We read your emails and look at the week's news as well. News: Denon Expands Hi-Res Speaker Ecosystem With Denon Home Wireless Subwoofer Netflix Testing Shared Account Discount Pricing ‘Daredevil,' 'Jessica Jones,' 'The Punisher' and more are now streaming on Disney Plus Sky Looks Set To Broadcast Live Formula 1 In 4K HDR For The First Time This Weekend aptX HD Bluetooth: What is it? What devices and headphones support it? If there's one thing we've learned over the years it's that plenty of people will happily sacrifice audio quality for convenience. The popularity of music streaming services and wireless headphones are proof of that. Although seldom a match for a well-recorded LP or good pair of wired headphones, they sure are mighty handy. Full article here… Lutron Caseta Smart Home Products - The answer to Wifi Issues? A couple of weeks ago we received an email from Robert Iadevaia extolling the virtues of hub based smart home devices. Specifically Lutron Caseta. Robert pointed out that using a hub connected to the network with an ethernet cable that in turn talks with the wireless devices on a separate proprietary network offloads the demands on the Wifi network, which will increase the reliability of both the Wifi network and the smart home devices. I did a deeper dive into this after receiving an email from Robert Spivack of DoItForMe.Solutions. Robert and I had a conversation discussing the way Lutron works and after the call I bought a Starter kit that included a Hub, two dimmers, and two pico remote controls for $170 from Amazon. Note - If you plan on installing the Pico remote in place of another switch as part of a three way light control you will need two wall plate brackets that cost $6 each. Hub Features: Works with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and the Google Assistant Does not interfere or compete with Wi-Fi connected devices because it transmits on the same frequencies as a garage door opener. The lower frequency the devices operate on extend the range of devices. Supports up to 75 Caseta devices Switch Installation: These are the easiest switches I have ever installed! There are only two wires and a ground. The switches do not need the white neutral wire which makes it a great choice for older homes. The other interesting part of the install is that it doesn't matter where you connect the line and load wires on the switch. You can install these without a volt meter. Just make sure you turn off the power! The three way switch is just as easy. There is no need for the traveler wire so you cap it off. You will, however, need to connect the line and load lines in the remote switch location so that the circuit is completed. But other than that, you install the wall plate bracket and put the remote into it and put the switch cover on and you are done. Lutron App: The app is pretty basic but gets the job done. If you use Alexa, HomeKit, or Google Home, you will use it to add the devices and nothing else. But you can manage your entire Luton based home with the app if you choose. Adding devices is much faster than using the Home app and the nice thing is when the device is added it automatically shows up in the Home app. This is provided that you added the hub to Homekit. The other automation systems work just as easily. You have to add and pair the remote as well. However, you can pair remotes with switches without the need of the app. The remote does not show up in the Home app so it can only control Lutron devices. You can control the Lutron devices with other remotes in your automation system if you want. Performance: Lightning fast! 100% reliable! Yes it's only been four days but one of the switches that was replaced needed to be reset about every three days. I like the switches so much I bought three more! And on a side note, they have wall plugs that cost $45 but they are only two prongs. They do dim however. Not a requirement for me. In my quest to reduce the number of wifi devices I wanted to swap out a few of my current wall plugs but the two prong socket is an issue for me. Fortunately el Gato sells a three prong plug that is bluetooth based that supports Thread for $40. When I was done. I replaced Five wall switches and two wall plugs for about $500. My automation got more responsive and reliable and as a side benefit, my wifi performance for the other devices on my network improved dramatically. If you have a lot of devices in your system and the response is a bit flaky, you should seriously consider trying out Lutron Caseta Smart Home Products!
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This week we take a look at two articles comparing Apple services to Google and Amazon. Which service is right for you? It will be a shocker how they decide! We also spent some time with the smallest thing in subwoofers this week. The SVS 3000 Micro. This small subwoofer packs a big punch. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. Apple HomeKit vs Google Assistant If you are trying to decide between Google Home or Apple Home for your smart home system, we've researched and compared the two platforms to help you decide which is the best smart home system for your home. Full article here... Apple Music vs. Amazon Music: Which music service wins? Both Apple Music and Amazon Music have made some big changes. Apple Music has launched both lossless music streaming and spatial audio support, while Amazon has taken the lossless capabilities of its Amazon Music HD tier and added the high-fidelity feature to Amazon Music Unlimited at no extra charge. Full article here... SVS 3000 Micro Subwoofer Review We all know that sound is a huge part of our home theater experience and the subwoofer is a huge part of the sound. What if we told you the subwoofer is actually a Micro part? See what we did there?? SVS has designed and built a subwoofer that is small enough to fit into any space but packs a huge punch! We are talking about the 3000 Micro which is available today for $799. Specifications: Dimensions (including grilles): 10.9” (278mm) H X 11.7” (297mm) W X 10.7” (271mm) D Weight: 22.5lbs (10.2kg) Dual opposing 8-inch active drivers designed acoustically and electrically in parallel 800-watt RMS, 2,500-watt peak Sledge STA-800D amplifier with fully discrete MOSFET output Frequency Response 23Hz to 240Hz +/-3dB When we first saw this subwoofer we thought it would be perfect for use with a computer. Most desktop speakers do not provide enough bass and considering the size of the 3000 Micro we thought it would be a perfect marriage. And it was! The Mico produces a clean, tight bass that makes listening to music on the computer almost as fun as listening on a dedicated music setup. Being less than a foot cubed it can easily fit on, next to, or under any desk. The rear panel has all the controls you need to tune the subwoofer to your liking including presets so you can easily change the output to match what you are doing. But even better than that, SVS has an app that connects to the 3000 Micro via bluetooth to make configuring and changing the settings simple and easy. This allowed us to really explore and dial in the subwoofer to our liking. All subwoofers going forward need this kind of control! The fit and finish on all SVS products is amazing and the 3000 Micro is no exception. It comes in two colors, Piano Gloss black and Piano Gloss white. Dare we say there is not one athstetics committee member that can complain about the diminutive subwoofer being displayed proudly in any room of the house. Performance We take a practical approach to measuring subwoofer performance. Can it rattle the walls? Do our spouses yell at us to turn down the bass? Do we feel the bass in our chest? The answer to all three is a resounding yes!! For a test of the pure bass capabilities we used the track Woofer Test by Bad Ass Sound System (BASS). If you try playing this on your phone or normal desktop speakers you get a bunch of dead air because your speakers can not reproduce frequencies that go that low. The 3000 Micro had no issues whatsoever with this track! You could clearly hear the sweep of frequencies until it went so low that you could only feel it. And you knew it was working because it was rattling the walls. At one point Ara's wife came into the office from the adjoining room asking what the hell was going on. Fortunately she just laughed and said, “Oh a new toy, have fun but I'm trying to work so try not to break anything!” So nice having a wife who understands!! After the raw sound tests we listened to music on full range speakers that Ara built. We set the amplifier to send everything below 100Hz to the subwoofer. We listened to our standards, Tin Pan Alley by Stevie Ray Vaughn and California Roll by Snoop Dog. Really it's only the first ten seconds of California Roll. Both were tight and clean. It was hard to believe a small subwoofer like this could produce sound so big. The 3000 Micro exceeded our expectations not only for a subwoofer this size but of subwoofers in general. Who is the 3000 Micro for? Everyone! Seriously, you can justify buying this subwoofer If you own an apartment and want to add bass to your home theater without taking up a lot of space. If you live in a house but can't find a good spot for a subwoofer because they are too big, this is a great solution. Not only because it's small, but because it performs like subwoofers twice it's size. You've heard the term “punches above its weight class”? That fully applies here. If you spend a lot of time working on your computer but want to listen to music you can now focus on small desktop speakers that handle the mid and high frequencies and let the 3000 Micro do the heavy lifting at the low end. And don't forget gamers, especially if you game on a PC. Conclusion At $799 the SVS 3000 Micro is not the cheapest subwoofer on the market. In fact SVS sells the SB 1000 Pro in a similar finish for $100 less. It too will rattle walls with a low end frequency of 20Hz but it's a few inches bigger. In actuality the SB-1000 in the Black Ash finish may be the best value in a subwoofer costing only $499. But if you want similar performance in a compact package that looks stunning, we recommend spending the additional $200 to buy the 3000 Micro. No compromises required!
CES Awards This week we wrap up our CES 2021 coverage with the CES Awards show. We look at what Products Engadget, Digital Trends, CNET, and CES thought were notable and newsworthy. As usual we look at your emails and discuss the news of the week. Engadget Best of CES 2021 finalists! The full list is found here… Samsung Bot Handy TCL Wearable Display - It has two Full HD OLED screens that create a 140-degree field of view... and that's it. There's no battery onboard or chunky arms for processors (although a small onboard chip powers the displays). Just connect the device to your phone, laptop or tablet via USB-C to project your media to the glasses. Earin A-3 - The A-3 are shaped almost like little discs with thin ovals slightly sticking out of one side. Not only are they much more discreet than standard earbuds, but they have no left or right designation so you can freely swap them between ears. The open design lets you listen to tunes while also allowing you to hear what's going on around you. Although they don't have active noise cancellation, the A-3 include wind noise reduction algorithms to improve the listening experience. Sony 360 Reality Audio speakers (SRS-RA5000 and SRS-RA3000) - The SRS-RA5000 and SRS-RA3000 are WiFi-connected wireless units that work in a similar fashion to Sonos. If the music you're listening to isn't in the 360 format, the speakers are equipped with an algorithm that converts the content. TCL Alto R1 soundbar Samsung JetBot 90 AI+ Best TV Products - LG C1 OLED, TCL 6-Series (8K), Samsung Neo QLED, Sony Cognitive Processor XR Digital Trends The 15 coolest gadgets at CES 2021 The full list is found here… LG Transparent Smart Bed TV - Imagine waking up in the morning, giving a little stretch and a yawn, and then activating a 55-inch Minority Report-level transparent screen, one that rolls up from the bottom of your bed and displays the day's weather, traffic, news, and social media streams. Samsung's Micro-LED TVs Samsung JetBot 90 A.I.+ CNET Best of CES 2021 The full list is found here… LG Transparent OLED Display Concept TCL TVs expand to 85 inches and 8K Alarm.com Touchless Video Doorbell - Instead of pushing a button, this new doorbell from Alarm.com uses a doormat and AI to detect when someone has arrived at your doorstep, and lets you talk to them through an app with the built-in camera and microphone. It's a touchless system for the age of the coronavirus. Samsung Robot Butler (Bot Handy) Kohler Touchless Toilet Samsung JetBot 90 AI CES 2021 Innovation Awards The full list is found here… 1MORE ColorBuds True Wireless Headphones - The 1MORE ColorBuds are a colorful, dynamic true wireless earbud that is designed to not only match your style, but also match your everyday needs. The ColorBuds bring artistry to sound to create a fashionable, colorful hifi true wireless product that was designed with ultra-lightweight compact earbuds and a compact case making it the ultimate sound accessory. The newest onboard Bluetooth chipset enables mirroring mode, which is better than the standard master and slave format. This increases the antennae efficiency while solving issues of high latency. Four brilliant colors mean there is one for everyone's style or look. Mark Levinson № 5206 Precision Preamplifier - The No 5206 (~$9K) Blends the finest materials, technology, and artisanship for exceptional beauty and performance with a fully discrete, dual-monaural unified class A unified line stage, which has been awarded two patents, a class A headphone output, and a hybrid gain topology MM/MC phono stage. Outstanding digital audio capability with AES, S/PDIF, asynchronous USB inputs for high-resolution playback of PCM (up to 32 bit/384kHz) and DSD (up to 11.2MHz), MQA full decode and Bluetooth with aptX-HD. Extensive control options with Ethernet, USB, RS-232, IR input, and 12V trigger I/O, the included custom aluminum remote, and the Mark Levinson 5Kontrol app. LG CineBeam Laser 4K - LG HU810P (~$2.7K) is a home cinema 4K UHD Laser projector that delivers premium picture quality regardless of viewing environment and lighting conditions while offering easy installation. XGIMI RS - Premium 4K Home Theater - XGIMI 4K 3D LED home projector provides unparalleled 2000 ANSI lumen, 300'' giant screen and intelligent XGIMI INUI in a very portable size. Built-in two 8W 55 mm Harman Kardon speakers produce incredible sound, the advanced projection adjustment technology ensures the easiest setup and creates the best user experience. LG Eclair (QP5) - LG Eclair QP5 is an innovative 3.1.2-channel speaker system designed for customers craving three-dimensional audio quality without the traditional sound bar design. This compact speaker, with up-firing drivers, supports Dolby Atmos as well as DTS:X for more immersive audio experiences. The speaker even comes with a new low-vibration subwoofer that offers an impressively booming sound that will not annoy the neighbors. eufy Security eufyCam 2 Pro - The eufyCam 2 Pro ($320) is eufy Security's most advanced battery camera security system to date. The system boasts 2K resolution, 365 days' battery life, local storage, Apple HomeKit support, and an on-device AI for smart and accurate detection. Plus, it has advanced features, including an IP67 weatherproof rating, two-way audio, and clear night vision. eufy Security Smart Lock Touch&WIFi - The eufy Security Smart Lock features 3D fingerprint recognition, built-in Wi-Fi for remote control, 1-year battery life, and IP65 weatherproofing. Smart Lock can unlock within just 1.3 seconds with a single touch of a finger. It's one of the safest, most convenient, and most reliable fingerprint networked smart door locks that supports fingerprint recognition, digital buttons, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi remote control, and physical keys for 5 ways to unlock. Arlo Essential Indoor Camera - The Arlo Essential Indoor Camera ($130) is a smart indoor security solution that offers ultimate privacy and secure indoor monitoring. The versatile camera enables users to monitor babies, pets, elderly family members and more in the home. Featuring an easy-to-control, automated privacy shield, the camera gives families the final decision on when they want the device on or off, resulting in unparalleled peace of mind. This Essential Indoor Camera boasts 1080p HD video, a 130-degree diagonal field-of-view, motion and audio detection and two-way audio. Broad platform compatibility with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and IFTTT enables easy interaction, automation and control. Arlo Touchless Video Doorbell - The Arlo Touchless Video Doorbell is a proximity-sensing front door monitoring security solution designed to alert users on visitor's approach, before they ring the doorbell. The Touchless Video Doorbell provides industry-leading vertical field of view for an expansive and precise front porch picture. Users can see visitors from head-to-toe and packages on the doorstep thanks to 180-degree viewing angle, optimized 1:1 aspect ratio and full HD video quality, enabling vivid details. Direct-to-mobile SIP calls, clear, two-way audio and pre-recorded, quick-reply messages enable convenient, in-the-moment communication with visitors. The Touchless Video Doorbell connects directly to WiFI and is hardwired for power. LG 65-inch OLED 4K TV (Model OLED 65G1) - LG 65-inch 4K OLED TV 65G1 featuring the α9 Gen 4 AI Processor delivers incredible picture and sound quality for the most immersive viewing and home entertainment experiences. LG 83-inch OLED 4K TV (Model OLED 83C1) - The 83C1 is the latest OLED TV by LG and is packed with advanced features such as fast speeds for less input lag and 4K HFR technology, which makes playing games and watching sports incredibly enjoyable. Samsung 85” QN900A MINI LED TV - The 85” Q900 miniLED TV uses new advancements in Samsung's image processing technology to deliver exemplary picture quality—creating the perfect showcase for professional photographers, designers, artists, or anyone who wants an outstanding visual experience. Samsung 88” MICROLED TV - Samsung has pioneered modular MicroLED technology, paving the way for the next generation of stunning displays. Samsung's new 88'' MicroLED TV takes that outstanding picture quality even further using Active Matrix LED technology to create a wider range of brightness, perfect black levels without reflection or light leakage, and zero blur or delay.
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