Podcasts about Ecobee

On this week's show look at five trends that are shaping home theaters in 2025 and we look at what will drive home automation into the next decade. Pulse we read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Kaleidescape Introduces the New Strato M Movie Player Police shut down Minecraft movie screening after audience trashes theater SVS 5000 R|Evolution Series Subwoofer Other: When Google Assistant is phased out, what happens to our smart speakers? Here are Five Trends Shaping Home Theater Experiences in 2025: 1. Immersive Audio Systems: Dolby Atmos and DTS:X continue to dominate, with more homes adopting multi-dimensional sound setups. Ceiling speakers and soundbars with upward-firing drivers are increasingly popular, creating a cinema-like audio bubble. 2. 8K Resolution Adoption: While 4K remains standard, 8K TVs and projectors are gaining traction as prices drop and content becomes more available. Upscaling tech also enhances older media, making the jump to 8K more appealing. 3. Smart Integration: Home theaters are syncing up with smart home ecosystems—think voice-controlled lighting, motorized screens, and AI-driven content recommendations. Systems like Google Home or Alexa are seamlessly tied to AV receivers and streaming devices. 4. Modular and Compact Designs: Space-saving solutions are on the rise. All-in-one projectors with built-in streaming, or modular furniture with hidden speakers, cater to smaller living spaces without sacrificing quality.   5. Gaming-Centric Features: With next-gen consoles and PCs pushing boundaries, low-latency displays (120Hz+ refresh rates) and variable refresh rate (VRR) support are must-haves. Home theaters are doubling as gaming hubs, blending entertainment modes. Will AI Drive Home Automation into the Next Decade? One of the biggest advancements in home automation technology in recent years is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning into smart home systems. This has taken home automation beyond simple remote control and scheduling to a level where devices can learn from user habits, adapt to preferences, and make intelligent decisions autonomously. Those who are fans of AI point to smart thermostats like the Nest or Ecobee and claim that these devices don't just follow a preset schedule anymore—they analyze your temperature preferences, daily routines, and even local weather patterns to optimize heating and cooling. Over time, they adjust themselves to save energy while keeping you comfortable, often without any manual input.  But this isn't really asking Ai to do much. Once you set a thermostat with your preferences it just needs to determine whether you are home or away and go into the appropriate mode. There is nothing revolutionary or even AI about it.  However, AI-powered hubs like Amazon's Alexa, Google Home, or Apple's HomeKit have gotten smarter with natural language processing and interoperability. They c an now coordinate multiple devices—lights, locks, cameras, appliances—through a single voice command or trigger complex routines based on contextual cues like, “I'm home” could unlock the door, turn on lights, and start the coffee maker. The latest advancements also include predictive behavior, where systems anticipate needs—like dimming lights when it's movie time or locking doors when you leave—based on historical data. What's making this possible is the combination of faster processors, cheaper sensors, and cloud computing, alongside AI models that can crunch data in real time. Add in 5G and Matter (the new universal smart home standard), and you've got faster, more reliable communication between devices, even across different brands.  But a real game-changer is edge AI—processing data locally on devices rather than in the cloud. This boosts speed, privacy, and reliability, even if your internet drops. Picture a security camera that instantly recognizes a package delivery and unlocks the door for the courier, all without checking with the cloud first. So what do you think will drive home automation in the future? 

In this podcast episode recorded at ISE 2025 in Barcelona, host Walt Zerbe and a diverse panel of experts discuss the latest trends in audio technology and smart home integration. They explore the convergence of software and hardware, the role of AI in enhancing user experiences, and the ethical implications of data collection. We emphasize the importance of standards for interoperability, the impact of lighting on health, and the growing market for high-quality, aesthetically pleasing audio solutions. The episode concludes with a call to embrace technological advancements to improve quality of life.   Here are the mentions with timestamps arranged by topic: Tools and Technologies "Nest Thermostat": "00:04:16" "Ecobee": "00:12:38" "AI Algorithms for Lighting Control": "00:19:32" Concepts and Terms "Surveillance Economy": "00:03:26" "AI in Smart Homes": "00:07:07" "Lighting and Health": "00:16:54" "Smart Home Technology": "00:20:30" Notable People "Tony Fadell": "00:04:16" "LaDonna Erickson": "00:16:54" "Andy Bull": "00:16:54" "Bruce Clark": "00:16:54" "Peter Diamandis": "00:22:01" General Observations "Audio Technology": "00:10:11" Videos and Talks "Stage Talks on YouTube": "00:18:22" "YouTube Video": "00:27:02" Links "CEDIA (Custom Design and Installation Association)": "00:28:12"

At Pepcom at CES in Las Vegas we found about the latest from ecobee and how their products work together in a synergistic fashion. Karthiga Vezhavendan, Senior Product Engineer and Brendan Coady, Staff Product Manager talk about their new, value-oriented thermostat option as well as how that, along with their video doorbell and door sensors integrate to deliver superior performance over stand-along options.  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 Pepcom at CES in Las Vegas we found about the latest from ecobee and how their products work together in a synergistic fashion. Karthiga Vezhavendan, Senior Product Engineer and Brendan Coady, Staff Product Manager talk about their new, value-oriented thermostat option as well as how that, along with their video doorbell and door sensors integrate to deliver superior performance over stand-alone options.  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

This episode of the Startup CEO Show delves deep into the world of sustainable business practices and corporate responsibility with Stuart Lombard, the visionary behind Ecobee. Mark MacLeod guides the conversation through Lombard's philosophy on building a company that not only succeeds financially but also makes a positive impact on the world. Lombard shares compelling examples of how Ecobee integrated sustainability into its core business model, from reducing packaging and optimizing shipping methods to negotiating better payment terms with suppliers. He explains how these practices not only reduced the company's environmental footprint but also improved its bottom line, challenging the notion that sustainability always comes at a cost. The discussion also touches on Ecobee's innovative "donate your data to science" program, which allowed the company to contribute to groundbreaking research in energy efficiency and senior care. Lombard's insights demonstrate how corporations can act as responsible citizens in their communities while driving innovation and growth. Don't miss this inspiring conversation that will change the way you think about business and sustainability.-------------------------------------Since 1999, I have sat at the right-hand side of the leaders of high growth technology companies as either a CFO, VC or deal maker. I served as CFO for software companies including Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) and Freshbooks. As a CFO I experienced outright failures, wildly profitable exits, and everything in between.I was a General Partner in Real Ventures, Canada's largest and most active seed stage fund. My investments there include the fund's largest cash on cash and highest IRR returns to date. Most recently, I founded SurePath Capital Partners the leading investment bank for SMB SaaS companies where we did hundreds of millions in financing and exit transactions.Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themarkmacleod/Connect on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/markmacleod_Contact Mark: https://markmacleod.me/

On this week's show: Eero ventures outdoors with their new Wi-Fi 7 device, Sonos makes waves with their Arc Ultra soundbar and Sub 4 announcements while maybe planning premium headphones, Wiim partners with Audio Pro, Philips Hue adds customizable lighting effects, Kwikset and Ecobee expand their smart lock integrations, Arlo introduces their first wired floodlight camera, TJ checks out Nanoleaf's new outdoor lights, Gavin dives into Home Assistant's LLM Vision capabilities, a pick of the week, project updatres, and so much more!

In October 2022, the government of Ontario in Canada issued a directive to its Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to increase investments in energy efficiency and demand management; the lowest-cost ways of meeting system needs. These increased investments enabled additional demand-side management programming, including the "Save on Energy Peak Perks" program. Close coordination between the IESO, service provider EnergyHub, and partners including ecobee and Renew Home (formerly Google Nest) was essential to delivering rapid scale for the Peak Perks program.The result? Ontario IESO built Canada's largest VPP in just six months with the capacity to deliver a peak demand reduction of up to 90 MW, equivalent to taking a mid-sized Canadian city off the grid during peak times. Join us to learn more about how this program was developed and launched so quickly and effectively, as well as its lessons learned.

“The world is loopy. Everything is a cycle. Everything is a product of compounding changes.” Summer is almost over, so hear from these Canadian tech leaders as you prepare to get back to work in September. Featuring insights from Michael Katchen (Wealthsimple), Daniel Eberhard (Koho), Dax Dasilva (Lightspeed), Stuart Lombard (Ecobee), and Tobi Lütke (Shopify). Presented by AWS Startups: accelerate your innovative ideas with AWS credits of up to $100,000 through the AWS Activate program.  

Greg Fyke is president and CEO of ecobee, the Toronto-based smart home company known for its pioneering smart thermostat and a growing ecosystem of devices, including security systems and smart doorbells. A former Amazon Alexa executive, he's personally based in Seattle, exemplifying how remote work has transformed the geography of the tech industry. Fyke succeeded ecobee founder Stuart Lombard as the company's CEO last fall upon Lombard's retirement.  On this episode of the GeekWire Podcast, Fyke discusses the emerging "golden age" of smart home technology; ecobee's focus on simplicity, long-term functionality, and integration across ecosystems; its competition with Amazon and Google; and its approach to automation and artificial intelligence. Other topics include ecobee's November 2021 acquisition by Generac, and their broader focus on energy management solutions, leveraging components like home batteries, solar energy, and intelligent control systems. The Verge: How Ecobee is becoming the smart home company Nest should have been Greg Fyke on the HomeKit Insider podcast. With GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop. Audio editing and production by Curt Milton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for a conversation with Penny Farinha, VP of Human Resources at Ecobee, a company founded with the goal of offering people smart home solutions that enable planet-positive actions. Penny shares her upbringing on a dairy farm and how it shaped her work ethic and determination. She discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with people you can learn from and the impact of the products at Ecobee on the environment. Penny emphasizes the need to be nimble and adaptable in a high-growth environment and the value of giving people opportunities to learn and grow. The episode concludes with a discussion on the legacy of Ecobee and the impact it has had on energy consumption."The environmental impact that Ecobee has had is the legacy that makes me feel so proud." ~ Penny FarinhaKey TakeawaysGrowing up on a dairy farm instills a strong work ethic and determination.Surrounding yourself with people you can learn from is crucial for personal and professional growth.Being nimble and adaptable is essential in a high-growth environment.Giving people opportunities to learn and grow fosters their confidence and success.Ecobee's products have had a significant positive impact on energy consumption and the environment.Brought to you by Aria Benefits and Life & Legacy Advisory Group

This week on HomeKit Insider, Ecobee CEO Greg Fyke joins your host to break down the future of the smart home including Matter adoption, and new product categories, among other topics. We also go through the news including the launch of the Sonos Ace headphones, a new affordable Home Key smart lock, and lots more.  Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail us hereSponsored by:Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekitHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showUgmonk M3 OrganizerAqara U50 Smart Lock20% discount code valid until May 31: USCAU50PEdifier D32 AirPlay speakerSonos Ace Headphones & Roam 2Hands on Sonos AceRoam 2 announcedApple TV Storage issueEcobee websiteThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Benjamin talks with Penny Farinha, VP of HR at ecobee. Penny recounts her unexpected journey from intending to pursue law to becoming a cornerstone in HR, helping to grow ecobee from 75 to 650 employees and navigate its acquisition. She highlights the significance of understanding human behavior and creating a culture of transparency, connection, and growth. Penny emphasizes the value of resilience and adaptability in scaling a startup and shares how ecobee's commitment to innovation and employee development has been key to its success. Tune in for insights into building a thriving workplace culture in the tech industry. More about Penny and ecobee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pennyfarinha/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecobee/ https://www.ecobee.com/en-us/ hyrd: https://hyrd.ai/ https://www.instagram.com/gethyrd/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/gethyrd/ https://www.facebook.com/gethyrd/ https://twitter.com/gethyrd CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCAST!!! get hyrd Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@gethyrd https://open.spotify.com/show/2OHMNxXljWpKs1hU5eDqm2 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-hyrd/id1621089768 https://music.amazon.de/podcasts/d9924d00-9a8d-4882-9b27-b2f4d7fa9e2e/get-hyrd

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“There's a big difference between wanting to be great and being great.” After a 16-year run leading Ecobee, Stuart Lombard has stepped down as CEO and president of the smart thermostat maker. He joins the BetaKit Podcast to discuss lessons learned, building hardware in Canada, and "becoming the smart home company Nest should have been." Sponsored by the Master of Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MEIE) Program at Toronto Metropolitan University—learn how MEIE can help accelerate your career or bring your startup idea to life.

Your hosts discuss Level's new WiFi smart lock models, rumors of AirTag 2 in 2025, and delve into the features of ecobee's wired smart doorbell camera.Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on Threads@stephenrobles on Twitter@stephenrobles on ThreadsStephen on MastodonEmail us hereHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showAqara Camera E1 Launches in China, International Release to Follow - Homekit News and ReviewsLevel Adds WiFi Models To Smart Lock Range - Homekit News and ReviewsAirTag 2 rumored to arrive in early 2025Hydro Flask TrackerLipro Releases First HomeKit Enabled Ceiling Lights - Homekit News and ReviewsNew Yeelight 'Beam' Light Bar with Matter Available to Preorder - Homekit News and ReviewsTapo C125 | AI Home Security Wi-Fi Camera | TP-LinkTC73 | Pan/Tilt AI Home Security Wi-Fi Camera | TapoSmart Doorbell Camera (wired) | ecobeeTimePorter Watch Band Wall MountOwl Home - An all-in-one Apple Home, Hey Google and iFTTT smoke alarmSwitchBot S10. A 100% automated floor cleaning robot. by Wonder Tech Lab — KickstarterAirversa Humidifiers for Home Bedroom Large Room Smart Works with Apple Home over

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Penny Farinha (VP, Human Resources, ecobee) joined us on The Modern People Leader.  We talked about scaling the ecobee people team from 1 to 25, how her role has evolved, and why more companies should admit when they don't have all the answers. This episode was brought to you by Learnerbly. Get a free 7-day trial of Learnerbly here: https://get.learnerbly.com/mpl/ Timestamps: (6:57) Growing the HR team from 1 to 25 (9:44) Why we should be jealous she gets to work at Ecobee (14:47) Building HR functions from scratch (16:32) How her role has changed over the last 7 years (20:14) Being able to leverage a larger HR team after being acquired (23:14) Creating more pathways in tech for marginalized groups (29:14) Conflict resolution (32:14) Admitting when we don't have all of the answers (43:04) Rapid fire questions Subscribe to the MPL Weekly Digest: https://forms.gle/qdt6YaWULfoEHb6n8 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-modern-people-leader

Stuart Lombard has built and sold several companies, as well as having been a VC on the other side of the table. His latest venture, ecoBee, has acquired funding from top-tier investors like Energy Impact Partners, Thomvest, Relay Ventures and Amazon's Alexa Fund.

This week we start the show with my first impressions of the Aqara FP2 mmWave sensor. This $83 sensor can detect multiple people in a room, light settings, and falls. It's also one of the first presence sensors that uses radar to detect people as opposed to interruptions in infrared light. (The newest Ecobee thermostat … Continue reading Episode 420: First impressions of the new Aqara mmWave sensor The post Episode 420: First impressions of the new Aqara mmWave sensor appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

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Listen to a recap of the best deals and news from 9to5Toys each day at noon. 9to5Toys Daily is available on iTunes and Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed. New episodes of 9to5Toys Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in iTunes/Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they are available. Save $79 on Apple's 10.2-inch iPad and score an all-time low of $250 Amazon clears out Samsung Galaxy S22 5G with $170 discount to second-best price of $680 ecobee's new Smart Thermostat Enhanced uses HomeKit to heat your space at $160 (Save $30) Host Rikka Altland  Links: Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Follow us on Twitter! Like our Facebook page! Download the 9to5Toys app! Subscribe to our newsletter!

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In this episode of IoT Podcast: Over the Air, Ryan Prosser, CEO of Very, is joined by Stuart Lombard, Founder & CEO at Ecobee. They discuss how Ecobee has been challenging the big names in the IoT industry. They also discussed the idea behind the Ecobee thermostat product and how it has been integrated into smart homes to improve the owner's experience.

Welcome back Hustlers! We are back this week with a new episode with Sefunmi Osinaike. If you're unfamiliar with Sefunmi, he is the co-founder of Join Colab.io. Join Colab is a platform that positions individuals to get jobs in tech. It has a variety of courses which equips people with the skills they need to have to get coveted jobs. In this episode, you'll get to hear how Sefunmi began his entrepreneurial journey while studying engineering at The University of Waterloo. He gained his knowledge and skills while becoming a Product Manager at prestigious companies such as Microsoft, Apple, Ecobee, and Copper. With the knowledge gained from these companies, it led him to writing his book called ‘How To Product' which he launched on Product Hunt. His book was a massive success with thousands of downloads that ultimately led him to building an e-learning platform to expand on the ideas in the book. In this episode we talk about: - What makes a great product manager - Early entrepreneurial failures while at University of Waterloo - Writing ‘How To Product' - The success that came with writing a great book - Launching an e-learning platform - Going full-time on a business during the pandemic - How anyone can learn a skill on ‘Join Co.lab ‘and get a high paying job in tech DM us on Instagram at @247hustler on what you thought of the episode and for more content.

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For decades Americans have relied on wood, oil, and gas to power, heat, and cool our homes, and the water we use to drink, cool, and bathe in. But these things have helped fuel our climate crisis – by some estimates, residential energy use accounts for about 20% of US greenhouse gas emissions. That's a lot. Not to mention, burning wood inside and using gas stoves and fireplaces, and water heaters are just straight-up terrible for our health.  Great news though. An electric future awaits us, and now, having passed the IRA, there are a huge variety of rebates to help you electrify your home, to become less dependent on the grid, to save money over time, and breathe cleaner air inside AND outside. But where do you start? It's a great question, and one I've been wrestling with recently. I want to make my home reliable, resilient, and healthier. And together, with you and millions of other Shit Givers, I want to take a huge chunk out of US emissions, to slow the climate crisis.  But in order to do so, I needed some help.  So I called John Semmelhack. John is co-owner, with Neil Comparetto, of The Comfort Squad LLC, a home performance contracting + consulting firm serving Charlottesville, VA, and Richmond, VA. John is a pioneering practitioner of the "electrify everything” movement and is the self-declared “Minister of Heat Pumps” for the Southeast U.S. And his company, The Comfort Squad, helps clients create healthy, comfortable homes that run on clean electricity.  Today we're going to take you on one of his standard home performance assessments and paint a picture for you of the healthier, all-electric home. ----------- Have feedback or questions? http://www.twitter.com/importantnotimp (Tweet us), or send a message to questions@importantnotimportant.com New here? Get started with our fan favorite episodes at https://www.importantnotimportant.com/podcast (importantnotimportant.com/podcast). ----------- INI Book Club: https://bookshop.org/a/8952/9780593237083 (All We Can Save) edited by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katherine K Wilkinson Find all of our guest recommendations at the INI Book Club: https://bookshop.org/lists/important-not-important-book-club (https://bookshop.org/lists/important-not-important-book-club) Links: https://twitter.com/johnsemmelhack (Follow) John on Twitter Follow The Comfort Squad on https://twitter.com/comfortsquadva?lang=en (Twitter )and check out their https://www.comfortsquad.us/ (website) https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/financial-incentives (Check out) the federal and state financial incentives to electrify your home https://www.rewiringamerica.org/electrify-home-guide (Read )Rewiring America's guide to electrify your home https://www.ecobee.com/en-ca/ (Get) an Ecobee smart thermostat https://www.consumerreports.org/electric-smoothtop-induction-cooktops/the-best-induction-cooktops-a1194688661/ (Find )an induction cooktop https://www.consumerreports.org/products/water-heaters-32960/electric-water-heater-200221/view2/ (Find) an electric or heat pump water heater https://upgrade.blocpower.io/ (Electrify) your apartment building with Bloc Power https://www.ohmconnect.com/ (Save) energy and money with Ohm Connect https://humless.com/product/go-200/ (Buy )a solar powered battery with Humless https://www.blipenergy.com/ (Pre-order) your smart home battery https://communitysolar.energysage.com/ (Find) your local solar farm https://www.solarunitedneighbors.org/ (Get) solar power for your home https://twitter.com/leahstokes?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Follow) Dr Leah Stokes on Twitter https://twitter.com/emilygrubert?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Follow) Emily Grubert on Twitter https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2020-05-06/socalgas-union-leader-protest-threat-no-social-distancing (Find out )why SoCal Gas sucks Follow us: Subscribe to our newsletter at...

Today, Sam is talking to Stuart Lombard, Founder and CEO of ecobee. Today, they'll be discussing the struggles of bringing the first WIFI-connected thermostat to market, both the early hurdles and excitement when Google's nest came to market, and the importance of resisting impulses to maintain focus and discipline. ecobee is the global leader of WIFI connected thermostats that help millions of consumers save money, save energy, and seamlessly bring home automation into their lives If you'd like to get in touch with us, email us at launchlessons@airwallex.com, or contact our host, Sam Kothari, on LinkedIn. For show notes and past guests on Launch Lessons, please visit airwallex.com/launchlessons. Follow Airwallex: Website: airwallex.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/airwallex/ Twitter: twitter.com/airwallex Follow Sam: Twitter: twitter.com/samk92 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kotharisam

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.

Summer is here, and the time is right….to talk about A/C! You may be thinking that there has not been a lot of advancements in home climate control options, but the Brothers are here to make sure you are up to date on alternatives to the standard HVAC (which we now know what the letters stand for…). So, listen/watch to learn about some potentially more efficient options for not only cooling down your home this summer…but controlling your cooling system. Plus, you get to hear us brainstorm about how to solve Alan's 3rd floor cooling issues…as hearing about Alan's problems are always fun. System-types mentioned in this episode: Ductless/Mini Split, Ceiling Fans, Window Units, HVACProducts mentioned in this episode: Ecobee, Nest, Honeywell Your 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 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.

We look at the future of smart agriculture tech with Benjamin Turner, the Chief Operating Officer of Agrimetrics. Plus, what would a world without flying look like? We talk to Jocelyn Timperley, author of an article in the BBC Future that examines a future without airplanes. Also, we speak to ecobee's co-founder and CEO, Stuart Lombard about their energy-saving smart home products. In Socially Speaking, we discuss the social media war between Meta and TikTok. Links to this week's stories and discussion: [08:10] Benjamin Turner: https://agrimetrics.co.uk (agrimetrics.co.uk) [16:40] Apptastic: brought to you by https://www.ecobee.com/en-ca/ (ecobee) [24:30] Jocelyn Timperley: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200317-climate-change-cut-carbon-emissions-from-your-commute (BBC Future article) [32:34] Stuart Lombard: https://www.ecobee.com/en-ca/ (ecobee) [42:07] The Social Media War Between Meta and TikTok You can also find both https://twitter.com/ambermac (AmberMac) and https://twitter.com/MBancroft80 (Michael B) on Twitter.

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iOS 15.5 brings HomePod Wi-Fi strength meter, Sonos mini sub leaked, we review ecobee's new premium and essential thermostats, Eve launches its outdoor floodlight camera, and we cover Pebblebee location item trackers.Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts.Sponsored by: Kolide: Send your employees automated Slack messages with security and privacy recommendations! Get a FREE Kolide Gift Bundle after trial activation when you visit: kolide.com/homekit HomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the show Aqara Unveil Xingyao Smart Lock with Built-in Camera HomeKit mmWave Presence Sensor Unveiled by LifeSmart Eve Outdoor Cam Netatmo Floodlight Camera Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium review: The best HomeKit thermostat gets better ecobee smart thermostats Pebblebee Clip Pebblebee Card Smart Vents | Flair HomeDevices app Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

This week on HomeTech: Onkyo files for bankruptcy, Vivint woes, Sonos might get a baby sub, Ecobee launches a new thermostat, TPLink launches a smart home line, and of course a fun pick of the week!

The Double Tap team are all back together again for another hour of tech news, chat and opinion. After a short discussion on upcoming travel concerns, Marc tells us about some of the new tech gadgets he's been playing with this week. But will Steven and Shaun be impressed with a smart barbeque, a pool cleaning robot, new Ecobee thermostats and a fly-anywhere DJI Drone? Probably not, seeing as Steven has started to de-clutter his tech life, starting with his audio equipment. He's got rid of his mixers, processors and studio microphones in favour of a simple USB microphone and a computer. Is this really all he needs? In other Steven buying news, he has ordered a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. Despite Google recently announcing the new Google Pixel Watch, Steven really wants to test the accessibility features and usability on the Samsung Classic smart watch when paired with his Samsung Galaxy Flip 3 phone. Will it stay on his wrist or be doomed to be thrown in the never-to-be-seen-again tech drawer? To celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we then take a look at Apple's recent announcement of their new upcoming accessibility features. With customizable sound recognition, Apple Watch mirroring and new VoiceOver languages, there is a lot to be excited about. But one feature in particular has Shaun jumping for joy: the new Door Detection feature will be able to locate the entrance to a building and tell you information, such as if the door is open or closed, any text or numbers on the door, the location of the handle, etc. Is this finally a solution to the last 10 yards problem, or will it mean you'll need to upgrade to an iPhone with a Lidar sensor?

On this episode we welcome ecobee President and CEO Stuart Lombard. He dives into the company's latest smart thermostats the Smart Thermostat Premium and Smart Thermostat Enhanced. We discuss all the innovation that goes into creating the next generation smart home device, the support customers get and the magical benefits of controlling your home's temperature from anywhere. ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium ($249.99 USD/$329.99 CAD) and ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced ($189.99 USD/$239.99 CAD) are available to purchase on ecobee.com, through select retail partners including Amazon, Lowe's, Home Depot and Best Buy, via an ecobee certified installer or local utilities. ecobee3 lite is available for $149.99 USD/$199.99 CAD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did y'all know that almost a quarter of people who buy a smart home device, hire a professional to install it? That's just one of the facts I learned at the Parks Associates event happening this week in Dallas. We talk about that before focusing on Google's plans for Matter and SmartThings new Matter testing … Continue reading Episode 372: Ecobee embraces radar sensors! The post Episode 372: Ecobee embraces radar sensors! appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

Stuart Lombard, CEO of ecobee, joins Dylan Welch at The Green Summit to share how ecobee is transforming how smart homes work and how they will lead to enough energy efficiency to provide major US cities with energy.Support the show

This week we look at 5 mistakes people make with their TV Settings and how to fix them and long time listener Jerry documents his transition from the Insteon Home Hub to Home Assistant. We have no email but we do discuss some of the week's news in an episode that includes a discussion about Mead, Bourbon, Beer, and Moonshine!  News: Harman Kardon Citation MultiBeam 1100 soundbar boasts Dolby Atmos audio Roku welcomes Apple Music to its lineup Alexa can tell you when your security camera detects a person or package Wyze takes on Ecobee, Nest with new room sensors for its smart thermostat 5 mistakes everyone makes with LG OLED TVs, and how to fix them Thanks to their irresistible combination of futuristic, super-slim designs and consistently outstanding picture quality, LG OLED TVs have become the darlings of the high-end TV world – they're not only among the best OLED TVs, but the best TVs of any kind. The problem is that few TVs are set up to deliver their best possible viewing experience out of the box, so if you haven't picked the right settings, you're not getting the most from your TV. So let's look here at some of the most common set up mistakes LG OLED owners make that may be stopping them from getting the viewing experience they deserve. Full article here… Cheat Sheet for Insteon Replacement with HomeAssistant (2.0)  Like many I was shocked to see my Insteon hub with a permanent red light and my expensive IOT  devices inoperative.   A good number of ex-Insteon users are looking to other implementations of home management system  and I soon discovered that HomeAssistant does work with Insteon Devices. The help pages are well done and explain the procedures well. I am back up and running with HomeAssistant following the  instructions, but it is not simple and here are some of the fine points.  The definitive solution involves either the HomeAssistant server hardware or a Rasberry Pi with the  software installed. You can run the system using Virtual system implement ations such as Microsofts's  Hyper-V or VirtualBox.   I suggest you try Virtual Box before you decide to buy dedicated hardware. I found the Hyper-V  unusable, as I have with other implementations, but the VBox works… though was not stable enough in  my hands for a permanent install.  So with Ara's financing I bought a Raspberry Pi on Amazon with the additional bits and pieces you NEED:  mico-SD card for the system; mini-HDMI connector for a display as well as getting a mouse and  keyboard to attach and of course an ethernet cable. Here are the nice install instructions:  https://www.home-assistant.io/installation/raspberrypi/  The set-up is self generated and you really just follow the questions.   If you did this right, the home screen will appear on any web browser populated by a lot of devices you never thought you had, including the hub..  Each of these will then show up on your home screen which is your interface, as well as on your smart  phone. My goal was to get the cameras that I use in my astronomical observatory to work, which I did https://www.astrobin.com/users/jerryyyyy/  There are many viable “canned” interfaces and contingency programming and the home page is entirely  customizable… I am still learning and a real time sink. The biggest problem is initializing some devices. The hub interface seems worthless as it never showed  all my devices and I basically had to add them back in one by one. I made a spreadsheet with the MAC  address and set fixed IP addresses for many… If you do not know what I am talking about when I  mention MAC addresses or IP addresses, you will be in trouble because you need to mess with your  router and set up “fixed IP addresses” for some devices… also cameras have BOTH Wi-Fi and Ethernet  MAC Addresses… On the other hand, if you know what I am talking about, this is a piece of cake.  My to-do list:  Get the motion sensor up and running (Appears to be impossible).  See if there is a way to pan work the cameras (Maybe learning more Python).  Get the GPS location off my iPhone into the system… yes you can get this through the App.  Find some good models for home pages and automations… there are tons but hard to choose.  The one I have is pretty basic.  Bottom line, all in all this is a viable option if you are familiar with the basics of networking.  Essential Afterthought: How to back-up your installation. I learned that to shut down the Pi you do not  pull the power cord… you go to the Linux shell and “sudo halt” luckily my install came back after that  adventure. You can backup and reinstall the SD card contents using Win32 Disk Imager:  https://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager/  If you put this system together, you do not want to lose it!  

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We kick off the show review Apple's "Peek Performance" event, including Mac Studio vs. Mac Pro, Level Lock releases a number keypad, ecobee SmartCamera has some impressive features, and we review the Find My enabled Chipolo Card Spot. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Sponsored by: Hunter Douglas: Take advantage of the Season of Style rebate savings event at: hunterdouglas.com/homekit HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe. Links from the show HomePod mini is now available in Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland Linestand Linedock Level Bolt Smart Lock - Amazon Level Keypad now available to order, compatible with HomeKit-enabled Level locks Level Lock Smart Lock - Touch Edition - Amazon ecobee SmartCamera – Indoor WiFi Security Camera Arlo Chime 2 - Amazon Chipolo CARD Spot Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Generac buys Toronto-based Ecobee for $770 million after the company struggled to compete with Google and Amazon. Two companies are vying for a potential acquisition of Vancouver-based Millennial Lithium Corp. And consumer groups and Bell are urging Canada's telecom regulator to hold off on an upcoming hearing of the Rogers-Shaw merger. Celebrating something? Let us know for a shoutout here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/GuHjLDoa The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions. Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal.

In 2014, energy waste and consumption in North America was on a troubling upward trend. Combating energy waste became a massive movement that saw large players like Nest, Ecobee, and Google enter the fray. Competition increased as brands ...(Read more). 

Go to our episode post to subscribe to our podcast and get all the story links: ​ https://www.datacollaboration.org/post/the-data-drop-news-for-friday-may-7-2021 In this episode: - Google's new privacy plan off to a rough start - FLoC lacks support - Germany files antitrust complaint against Apple - G7 signs join data declaration - GDPR for AI - Is the FBI deleting your files? - Amazon pressured Ecobee to collect user data - Plus, this week's Drop Shots! The Data Drop News is a production of the Data Collaboration Alliance, a nonprofit working to advance data ownership through pilot projects in sustainability, healthcare, education, and social inclusion, as well as free training in the data collaboration methodology. Visit datacollaboration.org

Tu te demandes peut-être si tu devrais investir dans un thermostat intelligent tel que le Ecobee. Aujourd'hui, je fais le bilan avec toi de mon expérience avec ce type de thermostat! -- Lance ton balado rapidement et gratuitement: https://www.varmedia.com/courses/formation-podcast-gratuite-en-ligne/ -- Francis Parent-Valiquette ( https://santro.show/me_joindre/ ) Crédit narration en introduction: Xich-Vê Hô https://www.linkedin.com/in/xichveho/

Smart home technology is one of the fastest growing industries, thanks in part to devices and services such as Nest, Ecobee, Google Home, Amazon Echo and Apple. Research from Parks Associates from its Q4 2019 survey of 10,000 broadband households found that over 41% of US broadband households now own a smart home device, a 20% growth rate from one year ago. With all this connectivity in the home and enablement to better monitor, manage and control appliances, lighting and security that it brings to the consumer, what role does all of this ability bring to the grid? Utilities are forging ahead with bold efforts targeted at grid modernization, much of which focuses on greater situational awareness and action. In the connected home, consumers are also focusing not only on awareness, but conditional actions based on comfort, convenience and logical actions. Are we at the nexus of both of these innovations, can the grid benefit and support the smart home and vice versa? Denise Ernst, Vice President of Parks Associates, discussed all this with EnerNex host Ron Chebra live from DistribuTECH 2020 in San Antonio.

Smarthome Buying Guide 2019 We have been touting the Smarthome for a few years now but somehow have never put together a Buying Guide. So for 2019 we are going to fix that. Afterall, this is the year of home automation.  This list we will only contain products that work on both iOS and Android platforms. As a result, this list will not contain some manufactures which may limit some of the things your platform of choice is capable of. The good news is if you see a product that you like on this list you can be assured that it will work in your home. One thing we would like to mention and if you already have home automation devices you already know this. No matter what product you have, home automation will give you the occasional headache. There have been times where it seemed all my devices stopped working then just as quickly everything settles out. There is a good chance that the issue was wifi related but I never really know for sure. If you use a dedicated system like Insteon, Crestron, or Control 4 you may see less issues. But if you do see issues it may cost you money to bring in an expert or with Insteon cause you frustration finding a solution buried deep down some user forum. Bottomline, home automation is good but it's not perfect. Even for experts like us.  Doorbell Ring - Prices range from $100 to $200 depending on the model. Who doesn't want to answer the door from work?? But seriously it's nice to see when a package is left at your door or if someone is trying to get into your house that shouldn't be. You can go the battery operate route or connect it to the existing wiring. Either way you will be up and running in an hour. Ring also has an app creates a virtual neighborhood watch community that lets you know what's happening around you. If you like Ring they have a family of devices to help you monitor your home.    Door Lock Schlage Smart Locks -  Prices range from $150 - $250 depending on model. Now that you have a way to remotely answer your door you may want a way to let someone in your house. A smart lock can do that. Schlage makes locks that work with Homekit, Google Home, SmartThings and more. It can even work in concert with your Ring Doorbell. Track who enters your home via a custom entry code. You can even make codes work on specific days between specific hours. There is a peace of mind you get when you know that your door is indeed locked! Garage Door myQ Smart Garage Door Opener - Street price less than $50. You can have the same peace of mind knowing that you drove away and didn't forget to close the garage door as well! The adapter is compatible with just about every garage door opener that was built in the last 20 years. Easy to install and controllable via your mobile phone. The myQ Smart Opener integrates with Apple's Homekit and Amazon's Echo. Lighting There are at least a dozen manufacturers of smart lighting and almost all of them do not need a hub. They even integrate with the Echo and Homekit so why then are be picking a light system that needs a hub? That's because the Hue Light System is quite possible the best thing you can do to your house! You can get a starter kit as low as $70. But that's only the beginning. There are hue lights for anything and everything including bulbs, lamps, light strips, indoor, and outdoor. There are even accessories that include, motion detectors, remotes, and even plugs!! If you want you can spend hundreds of dollars creating dramatic lighting scenes both inside and outside your home. Hue is compatible with Homekit, Amazon Echo, Google Assistant, and even Microsoft Cortana. Once you get done creating incredible scenes and timers you will simply forget that you spent $50 on a hub.  Smart Plugs Our advice here… go cheap! Wall plugs just need to turn on and off.  Not much else. Find a plug that works with Homekit, Amazon Echo, or Google Assistant and be done with it. We found one that works with all three!! The Wemo Smart Plug (made by Belkin) costs $20! It's small enough that it does not obscure the other plug but can handle 15A! If you are looking for the one device to start you down the home automation path this is it! Switches When it comes to switches we were torn. We had such a bad experience with Leviton Decora Smart switches when they first came out. They would lose wifi connections constantly requiring full resets to get them back. They did release a firmware upgrade that has seemed to fix the issue. We have been running for about five months with no issues. But we are still gunshy in giving this our full recommendation. We are gaining more confidence in the $50 device with each passing week.  But what will get our full recommendation is the iDevices Wifi enable dimmer switch. It costs twice as much as the Leviton device however. In the three years we have been using this device it has been offline for a total of about twenty minutes.  Thermostats If you have a smart home you'll want to be able to control the temperature and for that you have  a few options. We have installed and used thermostats made by Honnywell, Insteon, and Ecobee. We have experience with the Nest as well. There are plenty of options out there but we have settled on the ecobee 3 ($199). It has a good physical interface as well as great looking apps. It has full Homekit, Google, Alexa, SmartThings integration. You can even buy additional sensors so you can average out the temperature across your entire home. It's kind of nice being able to tell your voice assistant to set the temperature in your house to 72 degrees and not have to get out from under your warm covers! Cameras So many cameras out there. Over the years we have tried at least a dozen brands. If you have a Ring doorbell you may want to use the Ring cameras. They have great night time picture quality and tie in nicely with the Ring doorbell and sensors. They start at about $60 and go as high as $200. If Ring isn't your thing we highly recommend the Logitech Circle 2. THese cameras have a great picture during the day and a good picture at night. The Ring camera is better at night. Both can store your images in the cloud but offer a premium plan for a yearly fee. The Circle 2 cameras start at about $100 for a battery operated one and $180 for a wired camera. The Circle 2 are indoor outdoor. The Ring makes ones specifically designed for outdoor use. Motion Sensors You'll want motion sensors to make lights turn on or let you know if someone is in your house. If you use Hue lights, we strongly recommend their sensors (Hue Motion Sensor $40). The battery lasts for more than a year and the sensor responds immediately.  For the non-Hue people we recommend using your wireless camera as a sensor. And if you don't have a camera you're out of luck… just kidding. Find a sensor that works with your platform of choice. So what we are saying is if you don't have a hue light system we don't care what you do! LOL not really. We don't have enough experience with motion sensors that are multi platform. Smoke/CO2 Detector  Smoke Detector are important as are carbon monoxide detectors. How about one device that does both? The Onelink Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector runs about $80 and will let you know if it's going off via it's Android and iOS apps. It's even Homekit and Alexa compatible.  Moisture/Water Sensor We saved the most important device for last! Braden can tell you first hand (twice) that a water leak costs you money and inconvenience! A Leak Detector is a must. Our pick is a little different than placing moisture detectors around the house. In its simplest form all it will do is let you know that there is a leak. If you are at home you can shut off the water. If you are away from home you could call a friend and ask them if they can shut off your water. Perhaps you can set up individual valves that can be controlled automatically to shut off your water. Our pic is a little different. The Flo by Moen connects to your main water line where it comes into the house. It measures flowrate and helps you manage your water usage. It can detect a leak of just drips or full on pipe burst. It will let you know that the water is when it shouldn't and will automatically shut down your water.  Say you left the house and you set the system to away. You will get a notification that water is flowing. If you are doing laundry no big deal. If you know nothing is supposed to be on you can shut it down remotely. Or you can say, I am away so shut down if you sense water. There is an iOS and Android app. It costs about $900 installed so it may cost more money but it does so much more than a simple moister detector.

Black Friday Guide 2019 Well Black Friday is almost here. Just like all the years we've talked about it, there are some exceptional deals to be had. The question is where do you put your focus. If you're going to wait in line somewhere, where is the right place to maximize your reward for that time? Resources: www.blackfriday.com www.blackfriday.fm www.bfads.net Target Doors Open 5:00PM on Thursday and close at 1:00AM on Friday then reopen 7:00 AM on Friday Hisense 65" 4K ROKU TV - Black (65R6D) $279.99 Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones was $299.99 now $129.99 TCL 40" 1080p Smart LED Roku TV (40S325) was $259.99 now $169.99 Samsung 50" 4K UHD HDR Smart TV was $349.99 now $279.99 LG 43” 4K UHD Smart LED HDR TV (43UM6910PUA) was $349.99 now $ 229.99 Phillips 50" Roku UHD HDR Smart TV was $329.99 now $179.99 Amazon Fire TV Stick with all-new Alexa Voice Remote (2nd Generation) was $24.99 now $19.99 Roku Streaming Stick+ Black (3810R) was $49.99 now $29.99 Samsung 65" Smart 4K UHDTV was $899.99 now $599.99 Polaroid 32" LED HDTV was $119.99 now $69.99 LG 65" UHD HDR Smart TV was $699.99 now $479.99 Anker PowerCore 15,600mAh Power Bank - Black was $39.99 now $24.99 Google Nest Cam Indoor Security Camera was $199 now $159 Google Home Smart Speaker $49 True wireless headphones ranging from $35 to $75 So so much more!!  BestBuy Doors Open Thanksgiving day at 5:00PM Shop online all day  Samsung 70" LED 6 Series 4K UHDTV was $899.99 now $549.99 Insignia 58" LED 4K UHDTV + Amazon Echo Dot was $479.99 now $199.99 Amazon Fire TV Stick w/ Alexa Voice Remote was $39.99 now $19.99 JLab Audio JBuds Air True Wireless Earbud Headphones was $49.99 now $29.99 LG 55" 4K LED UHDTV UK6090PUK was $399.99 now $299.99 Amazon - Fire HD 8 - 8" - Tablet - 16GB 8th Generation, 2018 Release - Black was $79.99 now  $49.99 Beats by Dr. Dre - Beats Studio³ Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - Shadow Gray was $349.99 now $199.99 Package - Ring - Peephole with Chime - Satin Nickel and Amazon - Echo Show 5 Smart Display with Alexa - Charcoal was $209.99 now  $179.99 Arlo - Pro 4-Camera Indoor/Outdoor Wireless 720p Security Camera System - White was $649.99 now $399.99 Samsung - 75" Class - LED - Q60 Series - 2160p - Smart - 4K UHD TV with HDR was $1999.99 now $1499.99 Hisense - 65" Class - LED - H6500F Series - 2160p - Smart - 4K UHD TV with HDR was $499.99 now $299.99 Insignia - 58 Class - LED - 2160p - Smart - 4K UHD TV with HDR - Fire TV Edition was $479.99 now $199.99 Samsung - 65" Class - LED - NU6900 Series - 2160p - Smart - 4K UHD TV with HDR was $549.99 now $479.99 Sony, TCL and VIZIO TV Deals ??? LG - 82" Class - LED - UM8070PUA Series - 2160p - Smart - 4K UHD TV with HDR was $1999.99 now $1599.99 Sony - 85" Class - LED - X900F Series - 2160p - Smart - 4K Ultra HD TV with HDR was $3499.99 now $2999.99 Pioneer - Elite 7.2-Ch. Bluetooth Capable with Dolby Atmos 4K Ultra HD HDR Compatible A/V Home Theater Receiver - Black was $499.98 now $379.98 Many many more! Check out the ad Wal*Mart Online Wed 11/27 @ 10:00 PM Eastern in stores Thanksgiving @ 6:00PM onn. 40" Class FHD (1080P) Roku Smart LED TV (100005395) - $ 98 onn. 50" Class 4K Ultra HD (2160P) HDR10 Roku Smart LED TV (100005396) $148 SAMSUNG 50" Class 4K UHD 2160p LED Smart TV with HDR UN50NU6900 - was $328 now $278 SAMSUNG 55" Class 4K UHD 2160p LED Smart TV with HDR UN55NU6900 - was $378 now $328 Rca 720p Roku Smart Home Theater Projector (RPJ133) - $99 Google Smart TV Kit: Google Home Mini and Chromecast, Walmart Exclusive - was  $64 now $35 VIZIO 65" Class V-Series 4K Ultra HD (2160P) HDR Smart TV (V655-G9) (2019 Model) -  was  $528 now $398 Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones - Beats Pop Collection - Pop Blue - was $199 now $129 Google Home Mini - Chalk - was $25 now $19 Roku Ultra Streaming Media Player 4K/HD/HDR 2019 with Premium JBL Headphones - was $99 now $48 JLab Audio JBuds Air Executive True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds + Charging Case - Black - was $69 now $34 onn. White In-Ear True Wireless Earbuds with Charging Case - was $24.88 now $15 (These look like Apple Ear Buds Knock offs) DVDs at $3.96, Bluerays at $5.96 and 4K UHD at $7.96 Costco In-Store Black Friday Sale begins November 29, 2019 Online Black Friday Sale begins November 28, 2019 LG 55" Class 7 Series 4K UHD LED LCD TV $349.99 LG 65" Class 7 Series 4K UHD LED LCD TV $499.99 Samsung 58" Class 6 Series 4K UHD LED LCD TV $379.99 Samsung 55" Class - Q7D Series - 4K UHD QLED LCD TV $999.99 Samsung 55" Class - Q6D Series - 4K UHD QLED LCD TV $699.99 Samsung 75" Class 6 Series 4K UHD LED LCD TV $749.99 Vizio 75" Class PX Series 4K Quantum Color LED LDC TV $1699.99 Sony Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones $129 LG 77" Class C9 Series 4K UHD OLED TV (Online Only) $4949.99 LG 86" Class 8 Series 4K UHD LED LCD TV $1949.99 Sonos Play 1 Wi-Fi Speaker $229.99 Ring Video Doorbell 2 w/ 1-Year Protect Plus $129.99 Ring Stick Up Camera Battery $379.99 (Costco sells a three pack for $249 so this may be a four pack or come with some other special features. Details may become evident at checkout))  Netgear Orbi Whole Home Wi-Fi Systems $299   Vizio 70" Class V Series 4K UHD LED LCD TV (11/28 Online Only) $599.99 Bose Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones $269.99 TCL 65" Class 6-Series 4K UHD LED LCD TV $599.99 Sonos Playbar Bundle w/ Wall Mount Kit $529 Vizio 65" Class PX-Series 4K UHD Quantum LED LCD TV $999.99 Sonos Beam Soundbar Shadow Edition $299.99 TCL 65" Class 6-Series 4K UHD LED LCD TV $599.99 Google Nest Hello Video Doorbell w/ 6-month Nest Aware Subscription $169.99   Sam's Club In-Store Black Friday Sale begins November 29, 2019 at 7am Online Black Friday Sale begins November 28, 2019 Samsung 65" Curved 4K Smart HDR UHDTV (UN65RU730DFXZA) was $729 now $599 Vizio 65" P-Series Quantum X 4K HDR Smart TV (PX65-G) was $1399 now $879 LG 65" 4K Smart HDR UHDTV (65UM6900PUA) $479 Philips 75" 4K HDR Smart UHDTV (75PFL5704)  was $849 now $599 Sonos Beam - Shadow Edition $299 Bose SoundSport Pulse Wireless Headphones was $129.88 now $99.88 VIZIO SmartCast 44 5.1 Sound Bar System w/ Wireless Subwoofer (SB4451-C0) was $399 now $199 Other: Ecobee smart thermostat - Ecobee 3 was $249 now $199 Ecobee 3 lite was $169 now $139 via website Amazon - LG 82" 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV for $1,699.99 All-new Echo Dot with Clock for $34.99 Amazon Smart Plug was $24.99 now $4.99  Ring Indoor HD Security 2-Pack was $119.98 now $99.99 Big Lots Sentry Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds was $15 now $10 Overstock.com JBL Free X Truly Wireless Headphones $74.95 Overstock.com Beats By Dr Dre Beats Studio 3 Wireless Noise Cancelation Headphones $239.99 Samsung $400 off 50” QLED Smart 4K HDTV + Free Shipping was $1,099.99 now $699.99 Kohls - Xbox One S 1TB Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Bundle

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On this week's episode of HomeTech: Alexa acting like a creeper. Samsung's 2018 QLEDs put Bixby and SmartThings in the spotlight. An outdoor range for Philips Hue. A very, very good week for ecobee. The Apple-rumor-mill kicks into gear over a lower-priced HomePod. Some surprising follow-ups on last week's Mesh WiFi show. And much more...Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron!