Home: On - a DIY home automation podcast from The Digital Media Zone

Home: On [http://www.thedigitalmediazone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/HomeOngrad_Home-On.png] Jeff Butts, Managing Editor at The Mac Observer joins us. We ponder why Signify would want to get into the security game (and why consumers would want them to), discuss some updates on previously reported news, and dive into a discussion about the current state of HomeKit. New architectures, Shortcuts, and Matter…and what’s with this Works with Apple Home thing? It’s all getting kind of messy. Listen to the episode here or download [https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thedigitalmediazone/homeon-ep157.mp3] it. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thedigitalmediazone/homeon-ep157.mp3 [https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thedigitalmediazone/homeon-ep157.mp3] You’ll also find the show in these places: * Apple Podcasts [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/home-on-from-digital-media/id658084553] * Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkczIuZmVlZGJ1cm5lci5jb20vaG9tZW9ucG9kY2FzdA] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5FIn7XD1m6RQOXr9aPT76N?si=o3jjvCDrSJahv3lUV0gH9w] * Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6a21d0bb-eaa3-47f6-ac43-29e442b82121/home-on---a-diy-home-automation-podcast-from-the-digital-media-zone] * Pandora [https://pandora.app.link/P8K7KgyAB8] * Our RSS Feed [http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HomeOnPodcast] Did you like it? Please rate it in Apple Podcasts [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/home-on-from-digital-media/id658084553] or on Stitcher [http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/36175/details]. SHOW LINKS * Signify expected to add Security devices to Philips Hue line [https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/2/23817348/philips-hue-smart-home-security-cameras-signify-wiz] * SelectBlinds has partnered with Olibra for Select-Branded Bond Bridge [https://www.selectblinds.com/blinds-select-connect-smartphone-bridge.html] * British Gas starts retiring security devices [https://www.t3.com/news/british-gas-starts-to-turn-off-hive-smart-home-devices-forever] * Insteon is now selling an i3 Keypad [https://shop.insteon.com/products/i3-keypad] * Works with Nest deadline is soon–really [https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9293712] * Cortana is dead. Long live Cortana. [https://www.ign.com/articles/windows-11-update-removes-cortana-virtual-assistant-app] * Follow MyHomeKithome on the site formerly known as Twitter at @clefmeister [http://twitter.com/clefmeister] * Read Jeff’s work at The Mac Observer [http://macobserver.com] Home: On #157 - Pondering HomeKit with Jeff Butts from The Mac Observer [http://www.thedigitalmediazone.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/static.squarespace.png] Home: On is part of Technology.FM, a curated collection of technology podcasts, including great shows like The HomeTech Podcast, The Spoon Podcast, and The Smart Home Show, co-hosted by Richard with Adam Justice. FEATURED PRODUCTS If you’re interested in any of the products mentioned in this show, consider using our affiliate links, below, to view or purchase them on Amazon.com. Don’t worry…nobody’s getting rich off of this; but it does help us keep the lights on (so to speak) at The DMZ. Inquire about sponsorship opportunities at info@thedigitalmediazone.com [info@thedigitalmediazone.com] The post Home: On #157 – Pondering HomeKit with Jeff Butts from The Mac Observer [https://www.thedigitalmediazone.com/2023/08/28/home-on-157/] appeared first on The Digital Media Zone [https://www.thedigitalmediazone.com].

Home: On [http://www.thedigitalmediazone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/HomeOngrad_Home-On.png] MyHomeKithome YouTuber and podcast host Dustin Boggus joins Richard to talk about accessibility in the smarthome. Sure, it’s fun and futuristic to have lights and digital assistants that obey your commands and react to your presence…but what if your ability to work and live safely in your own environment depended upon it? Dustin shares his experiences with specific technologies and products and shares some thoughts about what more the industry could be doing. Oh, and this episode was recorded some time ago, so we also talk about some now … fairly old industry news. Listen to the episode here or download [https://traffic.libsyn.com/thedigitalmediazone/homeon-ep156.mp3] it. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thedigitalmediazone/homeon-ep156.mp3 [https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thedigitalmediazone/homeon-ep156.mp3] You’ll also find the show in these places: * Apple Podcasts [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/home-on-from-digital-media/id658084553] * Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkczIuZmVlZGJ1cm5lci5jb20vaG9tZW9ucG9kY2FzdA] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5FIn7XD1m6RQOXr9aPT76N?si=o3jjvCDrSJahv3lUV0gH9w] * Pandora [https://pandora.app.link/P8K7KgyAB8] * Our RSS Feed [http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HomeOnPodcast] Did you like it? Please rate it in Apple Podcasts [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/home-on-from-digital-media/id658084553] or on Stitcher [http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/36175/details]. SHOW LINKS * Jenny Tuohy reviews the Tovala Smart Oven Air Fryer [https://www.theverge.com/23633000/tovala-smart-oven-air-fryer-review] * Hubitat Elevation C-8 released [https://community.hubitat.com/t/new-hubitat-elevation-model-c-8-released/113392] * Insteon had sold out of i3 devices [https://shop.insteon.com/], but new stock is now available * Check out the Controller for HomeKit [https://controllerforhomekit.com/] app * Check out Dustin’s YouTube channel, MyHomeKithome [https://www.youtube.com/myhomekithome] * Follow MyHomeKithome on Twitter at @MyHomeKithome [https://www.twitter.com/myhomekithome/] * Read Dustin’s reviews and posts at MyHomeKithome.com [http://myhomekithome.com] Home: On #156 - The Accessible Smarthome with Dustin Boggus [http://www.thedigitalmediazone.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/static.squarespace.png] Home: On is listed at Technology.FM, a curated collection of technology podcasts, including great shows like The HomeTech Podcast, The Spoon Podcast, and The Smart Home Show, co-hosted by Richard with Adam Justice. FEATURED PRODUCTS If you’re interested in any of the products mentioned in this show, consider using our affiliate links, below, to view or purchase them on Amazon.com. Don’t worry…nobody’s getting rich off of this; but it does help us keep the lights on (so to speak) at The DMZ. Inquire about sponsorship opportunities at info@thedigitalmediazone.com [info@thedigitalmediazone.com] The post Home: On #156 – The Accessible Smarthome with Dustin Boggus [https://www.thedigitalmediazone.com/2023/05/30/home-on-156/] appeared first on The Digital Media Zone [https://www.thedigitalmediazone.com].

Home: On [http://www.thedigitalmediazone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/HomeOngrad_Home-On.png] Amazon makes an infuriating money grab for Ring app features you’ve been using for years, Sonos is expected to use a product launch as an opportunity to raise prices again, and Leviton will be rolling matter support out to 2nd generation Decora Smart products with a firmware update. Finally, several quarters in now, what’s Insteon Technologies up to? Co-founder Richard Sudek joins us to share the latest on Insteon products and services, talk about some new products, and give us a glimpse at what’s in their sights for the future. Cue Richard Gunther’s standard Insteon disclaimer. Listen to the episode here or download [https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thedigitalmediazone/homeon-ep155.mp3] it. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thedigitalmediazone/homeon-ep155.mp3 [https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thedigitalmediazone/homeon-ep155.mp3] You’ll also find the show in these places: * Apple Podcasts [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/home-on-from-digital-media/id658084553] * Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkczIuZmVlZGJ1cm5lci5jb20vaG9tZW9ucG9kY2FzdA] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5FIn7XD1m6RQOXr9aPT76N?si=o3jjvCDrSJahv3lUV0gH9w] * Pandora [https://pandora.app.link/P8K7KgyAB8] * Our RSS Feed [http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HomeOnPodcast] Did you like it? Please rate it in Apple Podcasts [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/home-on-from-digital-media/id658084553] or on Stitcher [http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/36175/details]. SHOW LINKS * Ring brazenly puts key camera features behind paywall [https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/ring-brazenly-puts-key-camera-features-behind-paywall-and-users-are-fuming-4306187] * New Sonos Era speakers [https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/20/23606369/sonos-era-300-100-speakers-leak-features-price-photos] * Philips Hue Slim Downlights are now in stores [https://9to5mac.com/2022/09/01/philips-hue-new-bulbs/] * Leviton is adding Matter support for Gen2 Decora Smart dimmer and switch [https://www.leviton.com/en/products/brands/all-brands/decora-smart/leviton-matter] * Follow Insteon on Instagram at @insteon [https://www.instagram.com/insteon/] * Find out more about Insteon products at insteon.com [https://insteon.com] Home: On #155 - Restarting Insteon with Richard Sudek from Insteon Technologies [http://www.thedigitalmediazone.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/static.squarespace.png] Home: On is listed at Technology.FM, a curated collection of technology podcasts, including great shows like The HomeTech Podcast, The Spoon Podcast, and The Smart Home Show, co-hosted by Richard with Adam Justice. FEATURED PRODUCTS If you’re interested in any of the products mentioned in this show, consider using our affiliate links, below, to view or purchase them on Amazon.com. Don’t worry…nobody’s getting rich off of this; but it does help us keep the lights on (so to speak) at The DMZ. Inquire about sponsorship opportunities at info@thedigitalmediazone.com [info@thedigitalmediazone.com] The post Home: On #155 – Restarting Insteon with Richard Sudek from Insteon Technologies [https://www.thedigitalmediazone.com/2023/03/06/home-on-155/] appeared first on The Digital Media Zone [https://www.thedigitalmediazone.com].

Home: On [http://www.thedigitalmediazone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/HomeOngrad_Home-On.png] Richard once again joins other hosts from the Technology.FM podcasts to share in their annual tradition of the fireside chat. What caught their attention this year, what do they think will be big next year, and how did they fare with last year’s predictions? As always, this special DMZ mix offers fewer ums, fewer digital assistant triggers, and–perhaps most importantly–blocks Mike’s valiant attempt to trick your Echo into sending something very expensive to your home. Listen to the episode here or download [https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thedigitalmediazone/homeon-ep154.mp3] it. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thedigitalmediazone/homeon-ep154.mp3 [https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thedigitalmediazone/homeon-ep154.mp3] You’ll also find the show in these places: * Apple Podcasts [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/home-on-from-digital-media/id658084553] * Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkczIuZmVlZGJ1cm5lci5jb20vaG9tZW9ucG9kY2FzdA] * Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6a21d0bb-eaa3-47f6-ac43-29e442b82121/home-on-a-diy-home-automation-podcast-from-the-digital-media-zone] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5FIn7XD1m6RQOXr9aPT76N?si=o3jjvCDrSJahv3lUV0gH9w] * Pandora [https://pandora.app.link/P8K7KgyAB8] * Our RSS Feed [http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HomeOnPodcast] Did you like it? Please rate it in Apple Podcasts [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/home-on-from-digital-media/id658084553] or on Stitcher [http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/36175/details]. SHOW LINKS Your hosts this year: * Seth Johnson from the HomeTech Podcast [http://hometech.fm] * Adam Justice from ConnectSense [http://connectsense.com] and The Smart Home Show [http://smarthome.fm] * Richard Gunther from Home: On [https://www.thedigitalmediazone.com/category/podcasts/home-on/] * Gavin Campbell from the HomeTech Podcast [http://hometech.fm] * TJ Huddleston from Connect You [https://connectyou.tech/] and the HomeTech Podcast [http://hometech.fm] * Mike Wolf from The Spoon [http://thespoon.tech] and The Spoon Podcast [https://thespoon.tech/category/podcasts/] Home: On #154 - Fireside 2022 [http://www.thedigitalmediazone.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/static.squarespace.png] Home: On is part of Technology.FM, a curated collection of technology podcasts, including great shows like The HomeTech Podcast, The Spoon Podcast, and The Smart Home Show, co-hosted by Richard with Adam Justice. Inquire about sponsorship opportunities at info@thedigitalmediazone.com [info@thedigitalmediazone.com] The post Home: On #154 – Fireside 2022 [https://www.thedigitalmediazone.com/2022/12/25/home-on-154/] appeared first on The Digital Media Zone [https://www.thedigitalmediazone.com].

Home: On [http://www.thedigitalmediazone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/HomeOngrad_Home-On.png] Chamberlain killed its overpriced, unreliable HomeKit Home Bridge, Tado has a money-saving program that might actually use more energy, Lutron adds to its Caséta lineup, and everyone’s getting into Matter (hopefully). We review all this and more with HomeKit developer Matt Corey, then talk with Matt about some of the ways he’s using HomeKit, Shortcuts, and even the Mac to help HomeKit users do more with lighting in their smart homes. Listen to the episode here or download [https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thedigitalmediazone/homeon-ep153.mp3] it. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thedigitalmediazone/homeon-ep153.mp3 [https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thedigitalmediazone/homeon-ep153.mp3] You’ll also find the show in these places: * Apple Podcasts [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/home-on-from-digital-media/id658084553] * Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkczIuZmVlZGJ1cm5lci5jb20vaG9tZW9ucG9kY2FzdA] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5FIn7XD1m6RQOXr9aPT76N?si=o3jjvCDrSJahv3lUV0gH9w] * Pandora [https://pandora.app.link/P8K7KgyAB8] * Our RSS Feed [http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HomeOnPodcast] Did you like it? Please rate it in Apple Podcasts [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/home-on-from-digital-media/id658084553] or on Stitcher [http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/36175/details]. SHOW LINKS * Chamberlain discontinues its HomeKit hub for myQ garage door controllers [https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/23/23318157/chamberlain-myq-home-bridge-hub-discontinued-homekit] * Flic will support Matter [https://flic.io/blog/flic-matter] * Eve demos Matter and introduces new products at IFA [https://homekitnews.com/2022/09/01/eve-introduce-new-and-updated-products-to-ifa-2022/] * Tado unveils money-saving plan for thermostats [https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/31/23330324/tado-balance-smart-thermostat-subscription-usage-energy-price] * Lutron’s new smart light switches go back to basics [https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/12/23348659/lutron-caseta-new-diva-smart-dimmer-switch-price-release-date] * Follow Matt on Twitter at @matt1corey [https://twitter.com/matt1corey] * Follow Matt’s work on Twitter at @ [http://instagram.com/delnoche]homemadeauto [https://twitter.com/homemadeauto] * Find Matt’s work at homemadeautomation.com [https://www.homemadeautomation.com/] * Use Signals for HomeKit to Power a Spooky Halloween [https://www.homemadeautomation.com/blog/spooky-halloween] Home: On #153 - Sending Signals with Matt Corey [http://www.thedigitalmediazone.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/static.squarespace.png] Home: On is listed at Technology.FM, a curated collection of technology podcasts, including great shows like The HomeTech Podcast, The Spoon Podcast, and The Smart Home Show, co-hosted by Richard with Adam Justice. FEATURED PRODUCTS If you’re interested in any of the products mentioned in this show, consider using our affiliate links, below, to view or purchase them on Amazon.com. Don’t worry…nobody’s getting rich off of this; but it does help us keep the lights on (so to speak) at The DMZ. Inquire about sponsorship opportunities at info@thedigitalmediazone.com [info@thedigitalmediazone.com] The post Home: On #153 – Sending Signals with Matt Corey [https://www.thedigitalmediazone.com/2022/10/21/home-on-153/] appeared first on The Digital Media Zone [https://www.thedigitalmediazone.com].