Podcasts about Home Assistant

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On this week's show: Google Home lets you delete its pre-made routines, Sonos shows profit but not growth, IKEA's leaked Matter light driver, Heiman joins Works with Home Assistant with Thread-based safety sensors, a pick of the week, project updates, AI updates, and so much more!

Themen in dieser Folge:Home Assistant: UI-Änderungen, Apps vs. Integrationen und die Angst vor dem "Tamagotchi-Effekt".Energie: Testbericht zum Zendure Solarflow 2400 Pro und ein Blick auf das Solarkon-System.Vorschau: Was erwartet uns auf der Light + Building 2024?Gadgets: Switchbot E-Paper Frame und der smarte Kerzenwärmer (mit hohem Stromverbrauch für maximale Gemütlichkeit).Garten-Ausblick: Neue Trends bei Rasenmäher-Robotern (Lidar vs. RTK) und der Traum vom Yarbo auf der Pferdeweide.

On this week's show we review the Aqara FP2 Presence Sensor and ask are expensive audio wires bananas? We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news.  News: Netflix is about to stop working on some older smart TVs and consoles Another Cable TV Network Announces It Will Shut Down in April Broadband Usage Jumps by 9.9% in Q4 Peacock Strikes Gold With Outsized Olympics, Super Bowl Audiences Other: Neil Blanchard  "transmission line"Designs Aqara FP2 Presence Sensor Review The Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Buy Now $83) is a game-changer for smart home enthusiasts. Its standout feature is the ability to divide a room of 40㎡ or ~430 sq ft into multiple (up to 30) distinct zones using advanced mmWave radar technology. This allows for some really cool home automations like triggering kitchen lights when someone enters the boundary. This effectively allows one sensor to act like up to 30 allowing personalized scenes based on exact positions far beyond what standard motion sensors can do. Features:

On this week's show we discuss the details of Ara's new home's layout offering his perspectives on his choices for network, home theater, whole home audio and smart home functionality.  We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Kodak Luma 500 - Review Launch date, channel list for YouTube TV sports plan revealed Sony, the pioneer of Blu-ray Disc recorders, to pull plug on sales Price concerns remain the leading reason for streaming cancelations Other:  IKEA Smart Home Without Dirigera: Homey Pro, Home Assistant, HomeKit, Google, Alexa & Aqara Ara's New Home Design (Network, Smart Home, and AV) Last week Ara was out in Franklin TN meeting with electricians and security contractors to prewire his house with everything he needs to make adding smart home devices and A/V a snap. So what did he do? But first an email from longtime listener Jorge Beltran with some recommendations. Jorge's email  Guys: I am listening to the latest episode on a train delay in freezing NJ.  I heard the question about sound bar vs 3.1 system vs full surround. I advocate that if money permits and a remodel situation allows it, I would significantly recommend trying to install 5.1, 7.2, or you name it. I have a full theater with 11.2 in the basement that we enjoy and I adore. But we keep watching more and more in the family room next to the kitchen for whatever reason.  And I do enjoy a lot having a surround setup there too and kept adding to it (it was pre wired on a remodel). There was a high WAF in that room, so I went with in-walls for fronts and in-ceiling for rear surround and a couple more for front ATMOS.  Yes, the surrounds and ceiling speakers are not at the ideal locations but they really, really add to the experience, even for the super bowl ambiance.   A friend of mine just upgraded his whole house and used KEF on-walls, very thin, good looking, placed a bit higher and almost looked like a decoration in a more contemporary home.  The wife gave them a big approval.  I checked after looking at my wife's face but are out of my price range. For you Ara, another friend, a latin party guy, installed 6 speakers on vaulted ceilings in the family room next to a kitchen and surrounded by windows, and they work really great. Thus, my vote for Ara is to add ceiling speakers on his vault for surround effects.  Ask the builder to wire them and box them out like a traditional speaker and place them on the rafters.  You build so many speaker boxes already, this one can be made of MDF.  Even better, build your own speaker out of parts, install it on the rafters just below the sheetrock, add a grill and you have the best sounding and looking in-walls ever. Last one, a builder friend just added in walls / in ceilings that go behind the sheetrock.  I have not seen them yet.  No excuses gents. Sending a CafPow for the extra spackle. Jorge Ara's Setup Wifi and Network decision - Ubiquiti Dream Wi-Fi 6 $350 & Ubiquiti Networks UniFi 7 Pro Access Point (POE) $180 Cameras, doorbell, motion sensors - Aqara 4MP Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE  $190 & Aqara Smart Doorbell Camera G410  $130 & Aqara Presence Sensor FP2, mmWave Radar Wired Smart Motion Sensor $58 Light switches - Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch Kit w/ Hub $115. I am only having the company install one or two, I will do the rest as I learn our new routine and decide which switches need automation. I will make use of lamp modules as I prefer those types of lights to recessed lights.  Whole Home Audio - Ara to build/buy speakers and connect to the network via ethernet cables using WiiM Amp: Multiroom Streaming Amplifier $300 TV and Home Theater - For the family room I will use a large format TV with a soundbar. Right now I am leaning towards Sonos Beam Gen 2 and their wireless subwoofer (Sonos Sub 4 $760). For my theater in an upstairs den I will do a traditional setup with atmos. It will consist of an UST, Receiver, and 7.1.2 speakers. Eventually I will build out a more formal theater in the basement. If I live long enough LOL No traditional Cable RG6

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Episode Summary: Will and Brandt swap real-world stories about AI tools going off the rails, from hallucinated brand standards and fabricated form fields to image compression issues that break OCR workflows. They compare experiences across ChatGPT, Claude, and other platforms, unpack why defaults and guardrails matter, and discuss when advanced modes like agent or thinking actually help. Along the way, Will shares hands-on wins using Cursor and home automation, while Brandt highlights the risks of AI making things up instead of admitting uncertainty. Discussions Include:Brandt's experiences with ChatGPT hallucinating brand standards and form data when source files or images were unreadableWill and Brandt comparing Claude, ChatGPT, Perplexity, projects, GPTs, and agent mode behaviorThe dangers of AI defaults, image compression, and systems that refuse to say “I don't know”Will's recent successes using Cursor, Home Assistant, and automation powered by AI toolsQuotable Quotes (Should you choose to share): “So I fed it a blank document and it completely made up an entire brand standard and held me to it as I wrote my document.” - Brandt Krueger “Rather than saying, I don't have any data, it just completely made stuff up.” - Brandt Krueger “AI right now is just trying to be so helpful that they have programmed it to not say, I don't know.” - Will Curran “The fact that I have to go in here and say, do not make things up, is terrible for consumers.” - Brandt Krueger

Billiger heizen, komfortabler heizen, oder idealerweise beides: Das gelingt mit smarter Heiztechnik. Dazu gehören nicht nur smarte Thermostate, sondern auch weitere digitale Gehilfen, wie die c't-Redakteure Urs Mansmann und Stefan Porteck im Podcast diskutieren. Urs berichtet von monatlichen Verbrauchsübersichten, die manche Vermieter ihren Mietern erstellen müssen – was nur kaum jemand weiß. Urs erklärt, unter welchen Bedingungen man Anspruch auf diese Abrechnungen hat und was fernauslesbare Heizkostenverteiler damit zu tun haben. Dann geht es natürlich auch um smarte Thermostate. Wir vergleichen sechs aktuelle Modelle, beschreiben Einbau, Nutzen sowie Funkinfrastrukturen und erklären, warum Matter enttäuscht. Wir diskutieren, unter welchen Bedingungen Geofencing, Fenstersensoren und Raumthermostate funktionieren. Und wir tauschen Erfahrungen und Tipps aus. Die Systeme und Apps stoßen an ihre Grenzen, wenn man Thermostate und Sensoren verschiedener Hersteller mischen oder aufwendige Regeln nutzen möchte. Stefans Lösung: die Smart-Home-Plattform Home Assistant. Er beschreibt, wie man smarte Thermostate integriert, sie mit beliebigen Sensoren kombiniert und die Regeln implementiert. Zwischendurch weisen wir auf einen neuen YouTube-Kanal von heise hin: c't Phasenlage. Dort stellen wir Energiethemen wie Photovoltaik, Solarakkus, dynamische Stromtarife, Wärmepumpen und Smart Home miteinander verzahnt dar. Der Kanal richtet sich an technikinteressierte Einsteiger und Experten und bringt – hoffentlich – alle 14 Tage ein Video: https://www.youtube.com/@ctPhasenlage

Billiger heizen, komfortabler heizen, oder idealerweise beides: Das gelingt mit smarter Heiztechnik. Dazu gehören nicht nur smarte Thermostate, sondern auch weitere digitale Gehilfen, wie die c't-Redakteure Urs Mansmann und Stefan Porteck im Podcast diskutieren. Urs berichtet von monatlichen Verbrauchsübersichten, die manche Vermieter ihren Mietern erstellen müssen – was nur kaum jemand weiß. Urs erklärt, unter welchen Bedingungen man Anspruch auf diese Abrechnungen hat und was fernauslesbare Heizkostenverteiler damit zu tun haben. Dann geht es natürlich auch um smarte Thermostate. Wir vergleichen sechs aktuelle Modelle, beschreiben Einbau, Nutzen sowie Funkinfrastrukturen und erklären, warum Matter enttäuscht. Wir diskutieren, unter welchen Bedingungen Geofencing, Fenstersensoren und Raumthermostate funktionieren. Und wir tauschen Erfahrungen und Tipps aus. Die Systeme und Apps stoßen an ihre Grenzen, wenn man Thermostate und Sensoren verschiedener Hersteller mischen oder aufwendige Regeln nutzen möchte. Stefans Lösung: die Smart-Home-Plattform Home Assistant. Er beschreibt, wie man smarte Thermostate integriert, sie mit beliebigen Sensoren kombiniert und die Regeln implementiert. Zwischendurch weisen wir auf einen neuen YouTube-Kanal von heise hin: c't Phasenlage. Dort stellen wir Energiethemen wie Photovoltaik, Solarakkus, dynamische Stromtarife, Wärmepumpen und Smart Home miteinander verzahnt dar. Der Kanal richtet sich an technikinteressierte Einsteiger und Experten und bringt – hoffentlich – alle 14 Tage ein Video: https://www.youtube.com/@ctPhasenlage ► Die c't-Artikel zum Thema (Paywall): Warum sich Smart-Home-Technik beim Heizen lohnt: https://www.heise.de/select/ct/2026/2/2531707193918192880 Sechs smarte Heizkörperthermostate im Test https://www.heise.de/select/ct/2026/2/2531709064941120248 Smarte Thermostate mit Home Assistant ausreizen https://www.heise.de/select/ct/2026/2/2531709092450993844 Ohne Cloud: Heizungen von Bosch, Buderus und Junkers überwachen und steuern https://www.heise.de/select/ct/2026/2/2530709291970570642 Geld sparen mit monatlicher Verbrauchsübersicht für Heizung und Warmwasser https://www.heise.de/select/ct/2026/2/2532315372940530581

Billiger heizen, komfortabler heizen, oder idealerweise beides: Das gelingt mit smarter Heiztechnik. Dazu gehören nicht nur smarte Thermostate, sondern auch weitere digitale Gehilfen, wie die c't-Redakteure Urs Mansmann und Stefan Porteck im Podcast diskutieren. Urs berichtet von monatlichen Verbrauchsübersichten, die manche Vermieter ihren Mietern erstellen müssen – was nur kaum jemand weiß. Urs erklärt, unter welchen Bedingungen man Anspruch auf diese Abrechnungen hat und was fernauslesbare Heizkostenverteiler damit zu tun haben. Dann geht es natürlich auch um smarte Thermostate. Wir vergleichen sechs aktuelle Modelle, beschreiben Einbau, Nutzen sowie Funkinfrastrukturen und erklären, warum Matter enttäuscht. Wir diskutieren, unter welchen Bedingungen Geofencing, Fenstersensoren und Raumthermostate funktionieren. Und wir tauschen Erfahrungen und Tipps aus. Die Systeme und Apps stoßen an ihre Grenzen, wenn man Thermostate und Sensoren verschiedener Hersteller mischen oder aufwendige Regeln nutzen möchte. Stefans Lösung: die Smart-Home-Plattform Home Assistant. Er beschreibt, wie man smarte Thermostate integriert, sie mit beliebigen Sensoren kombiniert und die Regeln implementiert. Zwischendurch weisen wir auf einen neuen YouTube-Kanal von heise hin: c't Phasenlage. Dort stellen wir Energiethemen wie Photovoltaik, Solarakkus, dynamische Stromtarife, Wärmepumpen und Smart Home miteinander verzahnt dar. Der Kanal richtet sich an technikinteressierte Einsteiger und Experten und bringt – hoffentlich – alle 14 Tage ein Video: https://www.youtube.com/@ctPhasenlage ► Die c't-Artikel zum Thema (Paywall): Warum sich Smart-Home-Technik beim Heizen lohnt: https://www.heise.de/select/ct/2026/2/2531707193918192880 Sechs smarte Heizkörperthermostate im Test https://www.heise.de/select/ct/2026/2/2531709064941120248 Smarte Thermostate mit Home Assistant ausreizen https://www.heise.de/select/ct/2026/2/2531709092450993844 Ohne Cloud: Heizungen von Bosch, Buderus und Junkers überwachen und steuern https://www.heise.de/select/ct/2026/2/2530709291970570642 Geld sparen mit monatlicher Verbrauchsübersicht für Heizung und Warmwasser https://www.heise.de/select/ct/2026/2/2532315372940530581

Matter 2.0 et l’offensive IKEA On a déjà parlé de domotique sur XY Magazine mais il faut bien avouer que c’était un sujet de niche réservé à des bidouilleurs passionnés. Matter 2.0 et l’offensive IKEA c’est clairement l’entrée sur ce marché d’un géant de la distribution avec des prix très attractifs. Ce temps-là est officiellement révolu. En ce début d’année 2026, la maison connectée vit son “moment Windows 95” : une simplification radicale portée par la maturité du protocole Matter 2.0 et l’arrivé sur la marché mass market de géants comme IKEA. Si la technologie devient invisible et bon marché, elle change de statut. D’un hobby pour technophiles, elle glisse vers un équipement de base de l’habitat, presque au même titre que l’électricité ou l’eau courante. Mais cette “standardisation pour tous” est-elle un gage de liberté ou une nouvelle forme de dépendance ? Entre promesse d’interopérabilité totale et enjeux de souveraineté des données domestiques, XY Magazine décrypte la nouvelle infrastructure MATTER 2.0. Quand le le distributeur suédois démocratise le protocole MATTER 2.0 Le “Langage Universel” : Matter et Thread expliqués simplement Pour comprendre pourquoi cette transition est capitale, il faut distinguer deux technologies complémentaires qui travaillent en coulisses. Leur standardisation permet de produire des composants moins couteux et de les diffuser à grande échelle en s’appuyant sur les service Amazon, Apple et Google. • Matter : C'est le langage commun. C’est un standard universel qui permet à une ampoule connectée de “parler” nativement à un HomePod d’Apple, une enceinte Echo d’Amazon ou un Google Nest. Il garantit que tous vos appareils sont compatibles entre eux. • Thread : C'est le réseau de transport. Contrairement au Wi-Fi, qui sature vite, Thread est un réseau maillé (“mesh”) local. Chaque appareil branché renforce le réseau pour les autres. L’un de ses grands atouts est sa capacité “auto-réparatrice” : si un routeur (comme une prise connectée) est débranché, le réseau redirige automatiquement les données par un autre chemin pour maintenir la connexion. • Le Border Router : C’est le pont entre votre réseau internet et vos objets Thread. De nombreux appareils ,HomePod Mini, Apple TV 4K, Google Nest WiFi Pro, remplissent ce rôle. Matter 2.0, c’est la version boostée : plus puissante, plus rapide et surtout, plus sécurisée grâce à une cryptographie digne d’un film d’espionnage. Elle élargit son champ d’action à la gestion d’énergie et à la gestion de l’eau. La maison devient intelligente et éco-responsable. La domotique comme “Commodity” La fin de la barrière du prix : De la technologie de pointe à moins de 10 € IKEA s’est donné pour mission de démocratiser des technologies autrefois réservées aux technophiles avertis. L’annonce la plus marquante concerne le prix : la gamme débute aux alentours de 10 €, avec des produits phares comme un capteur de mouvement proposé à seulement 7,99 €. Pour ceux qui ne connaissent pas les prix, habituellement on est plutôt sur plus de 50€ pièce. Jusqu'à présent, la technologie de la maison connectée n'était pas facile à utiliser pour la plupart des gens, ni assez abordable pour que beaucoup l'envisagent. En intégrant Matter à ses produits, IKEA fait un grand pas dans la bonne direction. L’objectif du distributeur est de rendre la maison intelligente facile à utiliser, facile à comprendre et accessible au plus grand nombre. La gamme annoncée en janvier 2026 dépasse largement l’éclairage classique, même si l’on note une légère baisse de la qualité perçue des plastiques et du “clic” des boutons par rapport à l’ancienne génération. Il faut faire des compromis pour avoir des prix aussi agressifs. Avec des détecteurs et des capteurs, cette gamme devient complète pour un projet de domotique simple et peu couteux. Alpstuga : Ce contrôleur de qualité d’air surveille la température, l’humidité, les PM 2.5 et le CO2. Avec son look de radio-réveil, il affiche l’heure, mais attention : l’écran ne peut pas être éteint, ce qui peut gêner dans une chambre. Il nécessite une alimentation USB-C. Usage concret : Une LED orange s’allume lorsque le CO2 dépasse les seuils recommandés, signalant qu’il faut aérer. On a déjà traité de ce sujet, la qualité de l’air dans les logements est trop négligée Alpstuga Timer Flot : Un capteur de température et d’humidité discret. Son écran est éteint par défaut et s’active d’une pression. Il est ultra-réactif avec une mise à jour des données toutes les 5 minutes. Clipbook : Evolution du capteur Badring, ce détecteur de fuite d’eau possède deux broches sous l’appareil. Dès qu’elles touchent de l’eau, il fait retentir une alarme sonore puissante. Le petit plus : Il fonctionne de manière autonome. Même sans hub domotique, il sonnera pour vous prévenir d’un dégât des eaux. Prendre le contrôles de ses données Comme toujours avec l’informatique, on peut s’en remettre aux GAFAM ou prendre en main son système. Comme évoqué plus avant le protocole MATTER 2.0 est livré avec les services des principaux GAFAM. Mais vous pouvez aussi le gérer vous même en local. C’est tout de suite un peu plus complexe car il faut construire une infrastructure. Si vous avez NAS qui tourne en permanence, lancez vous avec home assistant. Home assistant est un OS et service indépendant qui vous permet de prendre en charge le protocole MATTER. Home assistant prend en charge tous les protocoles connus avec la possibilité d’être hébergé sur le serveur de votre choix. Vous gardez le contrôle de vos données. home assistant L’intégration avec Home Assistant est facilitée par l’émergence du standard Matter, qui permet d’unifier la communication entre les appareils de différents fabricants. Home Assistant peut être utilisé comme la plateforme centrale pour permettre à des objets utilisant différents protocoles, comme le Zigbee, d’interagir avec le reste de la maison. Pour les utilisateurs de cette solution, l’intégration des nouveaux produits Matter via Thread (comme la nouvelle gamme IKEA) est possible à condition de posséder un coordinateur réseau compatible, tel que le modèle MR1-U de chez SMLite. L’un des grands avantages de Matter est sa fonction « multi-admin », qui permet d’utiliser simultanément vos équipements sur plusieurs plateformes, incluant Home Assistant, Alexa ou Apple Home. Voici les points clés concernant l’usage de Home Assistant avec les nouveaux standards : Le cerveau du système : Il est possible de commencer avec un écosystème grand public simple (comme Apple Home) et d’ajouter Home Assistant plus tard pour gérer des automatisations plus complexes sans avoir à tout reconstruire. Visibilité des capteurs : Une fois connectés, les appareils remontent diverses informations précises sous forme d’entités. Par exemple, pour un capteur de mouvement, Home Assistant affichera la détection de mouvement, l’intensité lumineuse en lux et le niveau de batterie. Simplicité d’installation : Grâce au protocole Matter, l’ajout d’un produit se résume souvent à scanner un QR code pour qu’il soit reconnu par l’interface. Compatibilité étendue : Les capteurs de température, d’humidité, de fuite d’eau ou de qualité de l’air (PM 2.5 et CO2) sont pleinement compatibles et permettent de créer des scénarios basés sur les variations de ces données. Enfin, l’utilisation de Matter via Thread avec Home Assistant favorise un fonctionnement 100 % local, ce qui réduit les latences et évite la dépendance aux serveurs cloud des fabricants. La simplicité et la baisse des prix ne doit pas se payer par une perte de contrôle. Le CES 2026 a montré la voie suivi par les possibilité du protocole MATTER : serrures à reconnaissance faciale chez SwitchBot, thermostats muraux Thread chez Eve Systems, et éclairages immersifs chez Govee. IKEA continue d’innover avec des intégrations dans ses meubles qui sera plus poussée. Attention cependant, tout objet connecter communique avec son serveur. Si celui-ci est à l’étranger, vous ne maitrisez plus l’usage de vos données captées (présence, absence, températures, usages). Il faut garder en tête que ces données sont exploitées et revendues. C’est pour cela que je vous encourage à être hébergeur de vos données autant que possible pour en garder le contrôle. Par Régis BAUDOUINThe post Matter 2.0 et l'offensive IKEA : La domotique devient abordable pour tous first appeared on XY Magazine.

On this week's show: Control4 previews shiny new touchscreens and subscriptions, Google Home finally wakes up to buttons, and Ikea's Matter devices can't seem to "Thread the needle." Home Assistant wants your device data (respectfully), the 8K dream is officially dead (RIP pixels), and Nice and Yubii have ecosystem updates. Plus, a new dirt-hugging soil sensor, a pick of the week, project updates, an AI bot forces Gavin to spend money, and so much more!

Herman Miller Chair – https://ukstore.hermanmiller.com/collections/seating/ Fully Adjustable – very high quality chair Expensive but very good. Purchased second hand one on Facebook Marketplace, 1 hour away Built June 2025, so very new No headrest – but one has been purchased and will be delivered Researching and purchasing the best we can afford Tax Bill paid Keeping track of your energy usage Fuel company supplied In Home Display SMET2 compatible power monitoring Bright App – https://glowmarkt.com/bright Glow Display / CAD – https://www.hildebrand.co.uk/products/ihd-cad Works with Home Assistant so you can collect live fuel usage Watch for usage spikes quickly See custom usage for devices that report power usage, currently only washing machine and tumble dryer Tado X don’t report usage Electric sockets and power strips that report power usage are available Keep track of the power hungry devices in the home and office See your energy usage as a Sankey Chart Visit the website: https://www.thisweekwith.co.uk Drayson Design Website – https://www.draysondesign.com The Creative Tinker Website – https://www.thecreativetinker.com Facebook: https://www.thisweekwith.co.uk/facebook Youtube: https://www.thisweekwith.co.uk/youtube * Full transcript will be available on the website. We may receive a referral fee from any of our links which help towards the costs involved in creating this content for you.

On this week's show: [Gavin as a Service](https://www.youtube.com/@GavinAsAService) officially launches on YouTube and we have the exclusive! Sonos drops a new multi-zone Amp while Sony seems ready to drop the whole TV business. Amazon Sidewalk quietly infects Canada. ESPHome gets Control4 support, SwitchBot launches an AI hub with Home Assistant inside, and Zooz Z-Wave joins Apollo's party. Seth tests drives a new AI assistant, TJ is all in again with Sonos (not really), a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!

Learn about the coolest smart tech from CES 2026, including automated wood blinds, an ultra-wideband smart lock, and a shift toward Matter-powered devices. Will Apple step up and finally deliver the smart home features we've been waiting for? CES 2026 roundup: HomeKit, smart locks, robot vacuums, and more Ultra-wideband smart locks improve HomeKit proximity unlocking Matter standard reshapes smart home device compatibility and branding Aqara's Matter devices and integrated smart home ecosystem Fragmentation in smart home platforms driven by proprietary features Occupancy sensors versus motion sensors for smarter lighting automation Lutron's new smart blinds and humidity-sensing switches MOFT launches Find My-enabled MagSafe wallet and smart accessories News Apple launches AirTag 2 with louder speaker and better range Civilization VII announced for Apple Arcade alongside other upcoming games Shortcuts Corner Automating complex phone workflows medical education credits Host: Rosemary Orchard Guest: Stephen Robles Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: shopify.com/ios

Learn about the coolest smart tech from CES 2026, including automated wood blinds, an ultra-wideband smart lock, and a shift toward Matter-powered devices. Will Apple step up and finally deliver the smart home features we've been waiting for? CES 2026 roundup: HomeKit, smart locks, robot vacuums, and more Ultra-wideband smart locks improve HomeKit proximity unlocking Matter standard reshapes smart home device compatibility and branding Aqara's Matter devices and integrated smart home ecosystem Fragmentation in smart home platforms driven by proprietary features Occupancy sensors versus motion sensors for smarter lighting automation Lutron's new smart blinds and humidity-sensing switches MOFT launches Find My-enabled MagSafe wallet and smart accessories News Apple launches AirTag 2 with louder speaker and better range Civilization VII announced for Apple Arcade alongside other upcoming games Shortcuts Corner Automating complex phone workflows medical education credits Host: Rosemary Orchard Guest: Stephen Robles Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: shopify.com/ios

Learn about the coolest smart tech from CES 2026, including automated wood blinds, an ultra-wideband smart lock, and a shift toward Matter-powered devices. Will Apple step up and finally deliver the smart home features we've been waiting for? CES 2026 roundup: HomeKit, smart locks, robot vacuums, and more Ultra-wideband smart locks improve HomeKit proximity unlocking Matter standard reshapes smart home device compatibility and branding Aqara's Matter devices and integrated smart home ecosystem Fragmentation in smart home platforms driven by proprietary features Occupancy sensors versus motion sensors for smarter lighting automation Lutron's new smart blinds and humidity-sensing switches MOFT launches Find My-enabled MagSafe wallet and smart accessories News Apple launches AirTag 2 with louder speaker and better range Civilization VII announced for Apple Arcade alongside other upcoming games Shortcuts Corner Automating complex phone workflows medical education credits Host: Rosemary Orchard Guest: Stephen Robles Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: shopify.com/ios

Learn about the coolest smart tech from CES 2026, including automated wood blinds, an ultra-wideband smart lock, and a shift toward Matter-powered devices. Will Apple step up and finally deliver the smart home features we've been waiting for? CES 2026 roundup: HomeKit, smart locks, robot vacuums, and more Ultra-wideband smart locks improve HomeKit proximity unlocking Matter standard reshapes smart home device compatibility and branding Aqara's Matter devices and integrated smart home ecosystem Fragmentation in smart home platforms driven by proprietary features Occupancy sensors versus motion sensors for smarter lighting automation Lutron's new smart blinds and humidity-sensing switches MOFT launches Find My-enabled MagSafe wallet and smart accessories News Apple launches AirTag 2 with louder speaker and better range Civilization VII announced for Apple Arcade alongside other upcoming games Shortcuts Corner Automating complex phone workflows medical education credits Host: Rosemary Orchard Guest: Stephen Robles Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: shopify.com/ios

Welcome to Episode 420 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. In this episode, Scott is back for a lighthearted discussion on some of the new tech and toys and that Ben and Scott picked up over the holidays. Listen in as Ben tries to convince Scott he needs a 3D printer and some feedback on the gadgets they both picked up. Your support makes this show possible! Please consider becoming a premium member for access to live shows and more. Check out our membership options. Show Notes Bambu Lab P2S 3D Printer ViewSonic VP2788-5K 27″ 5K Mac-Ready Monitor with 100% sRGB, 99% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated, Advanced Ergonomics, Thunderbolt 4, USB Hub, HDMI, and DP for Home and Office Everyone needs a UPS Logitech MX Master 4, Ergonomic Wireless Mouse with Advanced Performance Haptic Feedback, Ultra-Fast Scrolling, USB-C Charging, Bluetooth, Windows, MacOS Aqara Presence Sensor FP300 Wireless 5-in-1 Motion Sensor with mmWave, PIR, Light, Temperature & Humidity Detection, Thread & Zigbee, Supports HomeKit, Home Assistant, Alexa, Google Home Unifi Motion Sensor About the sponsors Would you like to become the irreplaceable Microsoft 365 resource for your organization? Let us know!

Learn about the coolest smart tech from CES 2026, including automated wood blinds, an ultra-wideband smart lock, and a shift toward Matter-powered devices. Will Apple step up and finally deliver the smart home features we've been waiting for? CES 2026 roundup: HomeKit, smart locks, robot vacuums, and more Ultra-wideband smart locks improve HomeKit proximity unlocking Matter standard reshapes smart home device compatibility and branding Aqara's Matter devices and integrated smart home ecosystem Fragmentation in smart home platforms driven by proprietary features Occupancy sensors versus motion sensors for smarter lighting automation Lutron's new smart blinds and humidity-sensing switches MOFT launches Find My-enabled MagSafe wallet and smart accessories News Apple launches AirTag 2 with louder speaker and better range Civilization VII announced for Apple Arcade alongside other upcoming games Shortcuts Corner Automating complex phone workflows medical education credits Host: Rosemary Orchard Guest: Stephen Robles Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: shopify.com/ios

Deze aflevering vertellen De Groene Nerds je alles over een tot nu toe nog onbesproken thuisbatterij: de alleskunner, de op-maat thuisbatterij of de ultieme thuisbatterij. We zoeken nog naar een geschikte naam. Hij komt uit de stal van Sigenergy en is bovenal heel divers: van noodstroom tot je zonnestroom overdag opslaan voor ‘s avonds en zelfs met je auto je huis laden!Om hier alles over te weten te komen werken we deze aflevering samen met Stefan Bezuijen van MyBattery. Als installateur plaatst hij *alleen* Sigenergy thuisbatterijen en is er dus helemaal in thuis. Hij gaat je alles vertellen over de mogelijkheden:de aansturing: van nul-op-de-meter tot dynamisch en onbalanséchte noodstroomenergiemanagement & integraties met bv. Home Assistant & ShellyDC laden vanuit je zonnepanelenvehicle-to-grid (v2g)Kom gezellig bij De Groene Nerds Telegram communityHoofdstukken00:00 Welkom02:17 Soorten thuisbatterijen04:32 Wie is Stefan Bezuijen?06:31 Sigenergy07:47 Voordelen van Sigenergy batterijen10:23 Welke onderdelen zitten er in een batterijsysteem?18:37 Aansturing: van zelfverbruik tot onbalans31:09 Noodstroom35:12 DC zonnestroom opslaan39:35 Energiemanagementsysteem43:02 DC laden & vehicle to grid54:11 Wat kost een Sigenergy thuisbatterij systeem?ShownotesHet YouTube-kanaal van Stefan / MyBatteryWebsite van MyBatteryOnze aflevering over Home AssistantOns overzicht van slimme warmtepompenZonnepanelen uitzetten: zo doe je dat (slim en veilig)Henry Lootens over de staat van vehicle to grid (v2g)Guy De Preter test op zijn YouTube-kanaal Watt's Next? auto's die v2g ladenIn onze aflevering over EVCC hebben we het over het prioritiseren: wie heeft thuis voorrang op de stroom?

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On this week's show: CES 2026 gave us everything from refrigerators with ads and humanoid laundry bots to pool cleaners smarter than your thermostat. Amazon and Samsung double down on AI (for better or worse), IKEA floods the market with affordable Matter gear, and Ring keeps dancing with Sidewalk and privacy. Kwikset locks in a new Matter smart lock under $200, SwitchBot wants to do your chores, and Roborock dares to climb stairs. Plus, Home Assistant gets a powerful new Music Assistant, Bose open-sources old gear instead of bricking it, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!

Ya tengo en casa mi primer dispositivo Thread y es el nuevo sensor de CO2 y calidad del aire de IKEA. Llevo unos días probándolo y te cuento mis sensaciones con él y con su integración en Home Assistant.

Make a Logo on Fiverr CES Unveiled is always the appetizer before the main course, and for CES 2026 it once again delivered a dense, fast-moving look at where consumer and enterprise tech is heading next. Walking the show floor felt like a compressed version of the entire event: accessibility tech, smart home, robotics, energy, health, and creative tools all packed into one evening. It's also where you start to see early contenders for the Best of CES conversation, long before the doors officially open. The products below stood out as a strong cross-section of what's coming to CES 2026, from practical problem-solvers to genuinely futuristic ideas. A New Kind of Display for Dyslexia One of the more meaningful demos at CES Unveiled was a specialized monitor designed to help people with dyslexia read more comfortably. The display uses adjustable light frequency and brightness to reduce visual stress and the letter “doubling” effect many dyslexic readers experience. Instead of software tricks, this is a hardware-level solution built into the screen itself, letting each user tune the display to their own comfort level. It's a reminder that some of the most important innovation at CES isn't about flash, but about accessibility and quality of life. Lucrome's Electrochromic Smart Labels Lucrome showed off ultra-thin electrochromic panels that can be embedded directly into packaging or labels. These can change their display—lines, symbols, warnings, or indicators—using very little power and a simple battery source. The real promise here is dynamic packaging: freshness indicators on food, changing price or status tags, or smart logistics labels. Lucrome even picked up an Innovation Award, and it's easy to see why this could quietly change how physical products communicate information. Bienesis and Smart Crop Protection Agritech had a strong showing with Bienesis, a connected system designed to protect crops from weather and environmental threats. It uses a large, deployable canopy combined with sensors and a targeted deployment algorithm to respond to frost, hail, excessive sun, or moisture. Farmers can monitor and control the system from their phone, even when they're not in the field. It's a very “CES” take on farming: automation, connectivity, and data all coming together to protect yield and quality. RoboTin's All-in-One Cleaning Robot RoboTin is aiming high with a robot that doesn't just vacuum or mop, but also washes and dries carpets and cleans itself afterward. The base station handles dirty water, drying, and maintenance, turning the whole process into a largely hands-free experience. With a target price around $1,000, it's clearly positioned as a premium, do-everything floor care solution, and it shows how far home robotics have moved toward true automation. Droplet by Hydrific: Smarter Water Monitoring Smart home water management got a big upgrade with Droplet from Hydrific. Using ultrasonic sensors and a comprehensive app dashboard, it tracks real-time water usage, detects leaks, and can even integrate with systems like Home Assistant to shut off water remotely. For anyone who's ever worried about a burst pipe while away from home, this is exactly the kind of quiet, practical innovation that feels like a future necessity rather than a luxury. Kokomo: The Emotional Companion Robot Luden's AI brought Kokomo, a small companion robot designed around emotional interaction. It follows people, reacts with expressive “eyes,” and is meant to build a kind of emotional connection through daily interactions. While companion robots are still a developing category, Kokomo shows how much focus is now being placed on personality and behavior, not just movement and function. Allergen Alert: Portable Food Safety Food allergies are a serious, everyday concern, and Allergen Alert is tackling that with a portable device that can test food for allergens before you eat it. You place a small sample into the unit and it provides a readout indicating potential allergens like peanuts or shellfish. For people who constantly have to worry about cross-contamination, this kind of pocket-sized tester could be genuinely life-changing. Tovic's Electrochromic Glasses Tovic demonstrated electrochromic glasses that can switch from clear to tinted at the push of a button. They're designed for everything from sports to photography, where you might move quickly between indoor and outdoor environments. With UV400 protection and a battery that can last weeks with regular use, they're a slick example of how materials science keeps quietly improving everyday gear. Verge TS Pro Electric Motorcycle On the more dramatic end of the floor was the Verge TS Pro electric motorcycle. With claimed fast-charging, a long range, and sports-bike acceleration, it's another sign that electric vehicles aren't just about efficiency anymore—they're about performance and design too. With reservations already open and a premium price tag, this is clearly aimed at enthusiasts who want their EVs to make a statement. HP, AI NAS, and Smart Pet Tech HP showed off the ultra-compact EliteDesk 8 Mini G1a, an AI-ready desktop that underscores how small and powerful office PCs are getting. Nearby, an AI-powered NAS system focused on smarter data search and privacy showed how storage is evolving beyond simple file boxes. And in the pet tech corner, an AI-enabled cat food and water station demonstrated mood detection, health monitoring, and smart hydration—because of course even pet bowls are becoming intelligent. Teton Medical's Smart Ear Imaging Device Health tech also had a strong presence with Teton Medical's combined ear imaging and treatment device. It uses cameras and LED/infrared to inspect the ear, track temperature, and help detect inflammation or issues that could lead to hearing loss. It's positioned as something you could keep at home, making preventative care and monitoring far more accessible. LiberLive C2: A Stringless Guitar Music tech got a fun twist with the LiberLive C2, a completely stringless guitar-style instrument. Players press buttons and strum to trigger chords and patterns, with visual indicators guiding what to play next. It's compact, foldable, and designed to make playing and learning more approachable, blurring the line between instrument and interactive music system. EcoFlow Delta 3 and Pro Ultra X Power Stations Power and energy storage were big themes again this year, and EcoFlow's new Delta 3 series and Pro Ultra X systems showed why. These modular, stackable power stations can run anything from small devices to major home appliances, making them ideal for emergencies, RVs, or off-grid setups. The Pro Ultra X even picked up an Innovation Award, and it feels like a strong contender for any Best of CES shortlists in the power category. CES Unveiled 2026 made it clear that this year's show will be less about one single breakthrough and more about dozens of very practical, very real improvements across daily life, work, health, and creativity. If this is the preview, the full CES 2026 floor is going to be packed. Check out the Geekazine Merch, including "I AM AI " T-Shirt.  Thanks for reading! Don't forget to subscribe to Geekazine: RSS Feed - YouTubeTwitter - Facebook Tip Me via Paypal.me Send a Tip via Venmo RSS Bandwidth by Cachefly Get a 14 Day Trial Be a Patreon: Part of the Sconnie Geek Nation! Reviews: Geekazine gets products in to review. Opinions are of Geekazine.com. Sponsored content will be labeled as such. Read all policies on the Geekazine review page.  Reviews: Geekazine is also an affiliate of Amazon Last Updated on January 22, 2026 10:15 am by Jeffrey PowersThe post The Best of CES 2026 Unveiled appeared first on Geekazine.

We unleash a networking monitoring tool to spot new devices, track changes in real time, and fire alerts straight into Home Assistant, MQTT, and your phone.Sponsored By:Managed Nebula: Meet Managed Nebula from Defined Networking. A decentralized VPN built on the open-source Nebula platform that we love. CrowdHealth: Discover a Better Way to Pay for Healthcare with Crowdfunded Memberships. Join CrowdHealth to get started today for $99 for your first three months using UNPLUGGED. Support LINUX UnpluggedLinks:

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In our 100th episode, we celebrate three years of POD256 and almost two years of building the open-source Bitcoin mining stack. We share behind‑the‑scenes stories from our first Telehash block find and chart what's coming for 2026. We walk through how the 256 Foundation allocated over $400k in grants across Ember One (open hashboard design), Libre Board (open control board), Mujina (open miner firmware), and Hydra Pool (self‑hosted pool), and how these projects are already flipping the closed “black box” mining model on its head. We dive into progress updates: Mujina running on Bitaxe Gamma, early Ember One integrations and cooling, Hydra Pool one‑command spin‑ups, plus community contributions like Stratum v2 support and Home Assistant control; and preview our plan to run Telehash #3 on a fully open stack live. We also invite miners and devs to point hashrate, contribute code, and join us at Telehash and NEMS as we turn this momentum into a product-style demo of open mining in action.We revisit the wild Telehash night when an Apollo-powered solo pool briefly wrangled an exahash and struck block 881423 (shout-out to Megawatt!), reflect on building the 256 Foundation and this pod from the early “Hash Cast” days, and outline how anyone from heatpunks to large farms can plug into the stack. Finally, we highlight community calls to action: spin up Hydra Pool, hack on Mujina, help us evangelize at meetups and campuses, and support free and open-source mining. Last but certainly not least: Code is not crime, support the Samourai devs' families and sign the pardon petition here: https://billandkeonne.org

Jem and Justin wrap up the year with tales of inventory headaches, Home Assistant tinkering, and soft jaw frustrations on the new UMC. Dylan Jackson from Within Tolerance drops by to show off his fresh Hermle 250 setup. Plus: electrocution survival stories, air compressor mysteries, and why bricking your phone might be the ultimate productivity hack. Happy holidays from the shop floor.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicShop automation with Home Assistant (green hub)Stream DeckHacs - obscure 3rd party stuff for HAMains cable failureFusion MCPAir leak on UMCPS2 Turbine experimentsDylan Jackson joins the show! Within Tolerance - his podcastDylan's business, Proteum MachiningDylan's sick headphones from 3MAnyShortcut | Fusion | Autodesk App StoreProduct devNew ATC Pedestal versionsNew CNC ToolingNew CNC Tool holdersNew Fang Stock---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USA

The Great Holiday Homelab Special! Where our community brought their absolute best, from budget busters to beautiful disasters. Plus, a boosties celebration! Grab an eggnog and join us as we attempt to choose this year's winners.Sponsored By:Managed Nebula: Meet Managed Nebula from Defined Networking. A decentralized VPN built on the open-source Nebula platform that we love. 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if a device isn't trusted and secure, it can't log into your cloud apps. CrowdHealth: Discover a Better Way to Pay for Healthcare with Crowdfunded Memberships. Join CrowdHealth to get started today for $99 for your first three months using UNPLUGGED.Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for servers and storage. Maximize your hardware with unmatched flexibility. Support LINUX UnpluggedLinks:

In this cozy holiday episode of Linux Out Loud, Wendy, Nate, and Bill juggle Christmas chaos, retro joy, and serious tech lessons. Nate shares the excitement of finally getting his Commodore 64 Ultimate under the tree and rebuilding vintage Christmas trains, while Bill tells a powerful story about stepping into a network left behind after a colleague's passing—and why planning password and account access for loved ones matters more than any gadget. From Synology NAS upgrades and “you can never have too much storage” energy, to Fedora gaming projects, Bazite and Nobara, and the realities of traveling as a digital nomad, the crew covers a lot of nerd ground. They also dig into Home Assistant dashboards, smart bulbs and Christmas displays, securing IoT networks, and why Linux printing is still a little spicy even as it improves. Whether you're here for legacy planning, blinking LEDs, or just some winter-flavored banter, this episode wraps it all up with community love and future-topic teases. Find the rest of the show notes at: https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-118/ Visit the Tux Digital Merch Store: https://store.tuxdigital.com/ Connect with the Hosts: Contact Form: https://tuxdigital.com/contact Matt – @MattTDN on Twitter Wendy – @WendyDLN on Mastodon Nate – CubicleNate.com Bill – @ctlinux Special Guest: Bill.

In this episode, Todd and Jon discuss the latest AI agreements, updates to the Apple ecosystem (OS 26.2), and the history of PowerShell. The core discussion focuses on the "overcomplication issue" facing tech enthusiasts and offers hardware and software tips to simplify daily workflows. AI & Industry News Disney & OpenAI: The Walt Disney Company has reached an agreement to license characters to OpenAI's Sora. Google Labs: Todd joined the waitlist for "Google Disco," a tool that uses "GenTabs" to create interactive web apps and complete tasks using natural language without coding. Visual Podcasting: Todd discussed using "Nano Banana Pro" and Gemini to create visual whiteboard summaries for podcast notes. Apple OS 26.2 Updates watchOS 26.2: Features updates to Sleep Scores, which Jon notes can feel "judgmental" regarding sleep quality. iPadOS 26.2: Reintroduces multitasking features like slide over and enables "Auto Chapters" for podcasts. macOS 26.2: Introduces "Edge Light" (a virtual ring light for video calls) and "low latency clusters" for local AI development on M5 Macs. Tech History PowerShell Origins: Jeffrey Snover, creator of PowerShell, revealed in a blog post that "cmdlets" were originally named "Function Units" (FUs), reflecting the "Unix smart-ass culture" of the era. Discussion: Simplifying the Tech Stack The hosts discuss the tendency to overcomplicate setups, such as using Docker for RSS feeds or complex SSO for home use. They recommend the following simplifications: Hardware KableCARD: A credit-card-sized kit containing multiple adapters, a light, and a phone stand to replace carrying multiple cables. Presentation Remotes: Use a simple dedicated remote ($20–$30) or repurpose a Surface Pen via Bluetooth instead of relying on complex software solutions. Software Pythonista (iOS/macOS): Run simple local scripts (e.g., GPA calculators) rather than paying for dedicated subscription apps. Homebridge: A lighter-weight alternative to Home Assistant for connecting IoT devices (like Sonos) to Apple HomeKit. Troubleshooting Tip Pixel Tablet YouTube Glitch: If the YouTube app on the Pixel Tablet displays unusable, giant thumbnails, the fix is to clear both the app's cache and storage/memory.

In this episode, eco & Tyler welcome back Skot who was at the African Bitcoin Conference, this year hosted in Mauritius, where he spoke on open-source Bitcoin mining. We swap travel tales (including Scott's chaotic Paris layover) and impressions of Mauritius, the conference venue, and side events focused on Bitcoin education. We dig into mining headlines: Bitdeer's missed ASIC roadmap and investor lawsuit, Bitmain's history (Antbleed) and why open-source mining matters, and MicroBT's M70-series lineup pushing industrial-scale, three-phase miners. Skot explains the theory behind Bitdeer's hyped “adiabatic charge recovery logic,” why it's hard to scale, and how thermal and power density realities define miner design. We go deep on open hardware and firmware progress: Braiins' open control board, Secure Boot obstacles, and Mujina's modular path to safe, customizable, dev-fee-free mining; plus Skot's BitCrain control board concept for USB‑controlled fleets. We share shop-floor lessons building AddIt boards and Ember One prototypes (solder paste, tombstoning, reflow profiles) and celebrate practical innovation like Gridless's open-source JuaKali direct-DC solar mining kit. On home-mining UX, Tyler demos new Home Assistant integrations for Canaan Avalons and WhatsMiner, and we preview Hydra Pool deployments (Grafana/Prometheus dashboards) for the upcoming Telehash. Finally, we update the community on the Samourai Wallet case: Keonne's facility designation, the continuing push for a presidential pardon, and how to support via petition and donations. #PardonSamourai.

On this week's show: Chamberlain locks down garage integrations (again), Doma reinvents the smart door with a motor and facial recognition, Homey Pro gets a RAM boost, Firewalla goes Zero Trust Wi-Fi 7 on the go, and Home Assistant throws a party for Music Assistant 2.7. All this, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!

Jem and Justin catch up after Thanksgiving, celebrating the sale of Justin's YCM mill and his new fiber laser adventures. They swap stories about home automation dreams, robot programming, and the joys of hiring with AI assistance. Plus, a touching tribute to the generous soul who gave Jem his robots.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicUMC Ep2 YoutubeChatty G voice feels so dumb ꘎Oh my Packout fever ꘎Claude 4.5 Haiku looses the plot again ꘎Opus 4.5 daily driveImportance of a good sumpGetting daily fiberJustin bought this 30w Fiber laserDeathNew Hire for PDX CNC?Home Assistant? - Hacksmith / GrimsmoHacksmith Knife Vlogs---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Ya te había contado por aquí cómo hice la migración de mi red Zigbee al nuevo dispositivo SMLight MR-1 de doble antena, pero me faltaba la otra mitad del trabajo. En este episodio te detallo cómo he añadido la antena Thread a Home Assistant y todas las dudas que me produce.

We start with Z-wave, look at Open Source NVIDIA, and celebrate Intel hiring Linux engineers. Then Valve is still working on HDR in the kernel, Google is moving to Aluminium, and Patents just got a tiny bit worse. But KDE is dropping X11 next year, and Fedora is embracing the Nix packager! For tips we have podliner for your tui podcast needs, ss for socket statistics, and a real surprise in the form of Linux on the ESP32-s3. You can get the show notes at https://bit.ly/4ipstfs and enjoy! Host: Jonathan Bennett Co-Hosts: Rob Campbell and Jeff Massie Download or subscribe to Untitled Linux Show at https://twit.tv/shows/untitled-linux-show Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

We start with Z-wave, look at Open Source NVIDIA, and celebrate Intel hiring Linux engineers. Then Valve is still working on HDR in the kernel, Google is moving to Aluminium, and Patents just got a tiny bit worse. But KDE is dropping X11 next year, and Fedora is embracing the Nix packager! For tips we have podliner for your tui podcast needs, ss for socket statistics, and a real surprise in the form of Linux on the ESP32-s3. You can get the show notes at https://bit.ly/4ipstfs and enjoy! Host: Jonathan Bennett Co-Hosts: Rob Campbell and Jeff Massie Download or subscribe to Untitled Linux Show at https://twit.tv/shows/untitled-linux-show Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Our old friend Lars Wikman returns to the show to discuss Linux distro hopping, Elixir, Nerves, embedded systems, home automation with Home Assistant, karate, and more.

Our old friend Lars Wikman returns to the show to discuss Linux distro hopping, Elixir, Nerves, embedded systems, home automation with Home Assistant, karate, and more.

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On this week's show: Ring thinks AI can stop crime (what could go wrong?), Zigbee 4.0 goes the distance with Suzi, Shelly rolls out a giant snake of a leak sensor, Home Assistant drops a faster Zigbee/Thread toilet paper holder, Kaleidescape launches a mini server for high-bitrate binging, and Wyze gives its smart lock an upgrade, but it comes with a catch. All that, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!

In this episode, we go deep on the shifting landscape of Bitcoin mining hardware, open-source firmware, and why trustless stacks matter for miners big and small. Fresh off the local Bitcoin++ in Durham, we recap the vibe: a developer-heavy crowd, real collaboration between devs and miners, and our announcement of the Mujina developer preview—an open-source mining firmware now publicly accessible for hands-on testing. We discuss practical demo plans for the HeatPunk Summit, creative power ideas (from inverter gens to EVs like the F-150 Lightning/Cybertruck), and what it takes to stage quiet, controlled mining demos. From secure boot cat-and-mouse games to aftermarket control boards, we unpack why closed firmware is antithetical to Bitcoin's trust-minimized ethos, the history from CGMiner and GPL violations, and how LibriBoard, Hydro Pool, and Start9 packaging can radically reduce friction for at-home and pro operators. We also cover Stratum v2 progress, open-source community wins (Home Assistant integrations, config-first setups), and tangible on-ramps for developers—including free Auradine chips from 256 Foundation for reverse engineering and Bitaxe-based Mujina dev workflows. We close with a candid segment on Freedom Tech, the chilling effects of targeting software developers, and why building and supporting open-source tools is essential for a free society. Resources and links mentioned (non-sponsor): - Mujina developer preview: github.com/256foundation/mujina - 256 Foundation chips request: 256foundation.org (contact form at page bottom) - Hydra Pool (self-hosted pool software) - LibriBoard (open control board initiative) - ESP-Miner and Bitaxe (dev-friendly hardware) - Start9 Office Hours (service packaging) and Hydra Pool packaging efforts - Exergy docs and forum: support.exergyheat.com - Bitcoin++ local edition (Durham), BitDevs communities - Stratum v2 discussions and implementations - Home Assistant miner integrations, Node-RED and shell-script config approaches

Here at The Vergecast, we get a lot of questions. Questions from you, which we love! Questions that, for some reason, often tend to be about the smart home and why it's often not so very smart. So on this episode, the first in a two-part series, The Verge's Jennifer Pattison Tuohy helps us answer a whole bunch of your questions. Questions like: what's Apple's deal with the smart home? Are there any good smart faucets? And what's about to happen to my robot vacuum cleaner? Jen helps us wade through all that and more. We also go on a long diversion about smart smoke detectors, which are pretty awesome. Further reading: My smart kitchen: the good, the bad, and the future Moen's Smart Faucet with Motion Control is totally hands free, and works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant The future of the Roomba, and the best robot vacuums This smart smoke alarm could be a worthy Nest Protect replacement Home Assistant's next era begins now Apple's plan for AI could make Siri the animated center of your smart home What's in a smart home reviewer's backyard How Matter works, where it's headed, and why it matters The problems with AI in the smart home and how Amazon and Google plan to fix them Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed.We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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