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

Each year at CES, before the actual show opens, the media has multiple opportunities to get ahead of the show’s news. Three “preview” events and numerous press conferences offer journalists, bloggers, podcasters, and influencers a peek under the tent—mostly before the show even starts. Smarthome influencer and DMZ contributor Jimmy Hawkins joins Richard in person for this episode to talk about the companies and products that caught their attention in their CES pre-gaming. Listen to the episode here or download it. document.createElement('audio'); https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thedigitalmediazone/homeon-ep159.mp3 You’ll also find the show in these places: Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicPandoraOur RSS Feed Did you like it? Please rate it in Apple Podcasts. Show Links CES Unveiled: AI in All The ThingsFollow Jimmy’s smart home videos on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube 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. The post Home: On #159 – Pre-gaming CES with Jimmy Hawkins appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Allison Sheridan from Podfeet Podcasts joins us to discuss the more problematic side of home automation—when things don’t work as expected or desired. What’s annoying us in our respective smart homes and how do we deal with problems when they arise? Why do we even put ourselves through all this? We also touch on a few interesting smart home stories from the past few months. Listen to the episode here or download it. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thedigitalmediazone/homeon-ep158.mp3 You’ll also find the show in these places: Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicPandoraOur RSS Feed Did you like it? Please rate it in Apple Podcasts. Show Links Smart lighting company Brilliant is looking for a buyerThe NEW Sonos App is Here: 5 Things You Need To KnowInsteon app update adds keypad scene controlSaving Water in California with a Hot Water Recirculation PumpHow to Control Multiple HomeKit Automations from One SwitchEverything good starts at Podfeet.com!Listen to the NosillaCast Podcast and subscribe to the Podfeet podcasts 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. The post Home: On #158 – Smarthome Quibbles with Allison Sheridan appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

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 it. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thedigitalmediazone/homeon-ep157.mp3 You’ll also find the show in these places: Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicPandoraOur RSS Feed Did you like it? Please rate it in Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher. Show Links Signify expected to add Security devices to Philips Hue lineSelectBlinds has partnered with Olibra for Select-Branded Bond BridgeBritish Gas starts retiring security devicesInsteon is now selling an i3 KeypadWorks with Nest deadline is soon–reallyCortana is dead. Long live Cortana.Follow MyHomeKithome on the site formerly known as Twitter at @clefmeisterRead Jeff’s work at The Mac Observer 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 [email protected] The post Home: On #157 – Pondering HomeKit with Jeff Butts from The Mac Observer appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

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 it. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thedigitalmediazone/homeon-ep156.mp3 You’ll also find the show in these places: Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyPandoraOur RSS Feed Did you like it? Please rate it in Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher. Show Links Jenny Tuohy reviews the Tovala Smart Oven Air FryerHubitat Elevation C-8 releasedInsteon had sold out of i3 devices, but new stock is now availableCheck out the Controller for HomeKit appCheck out Dustin’s YouTube channel, MyHomeKithomeFollow MyHomeKithome on Twitter at @MyHomeKithomeRead Dustin’s reviews and posts at MyHomeKithome.com 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 [email protected] The post Home: On #156 – The Accessible Smarthome with Dustin Boggus appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

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 it. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thedigitalmediazone/homeon-ep155.mp3 You’ll also find the show in these places: Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyPandoraOur RSS Feed Did you like it? Please rate it in Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher. Show Links Ring brazenly puts key camera features behind paywallNew Sonos Era speakersPhilips Hue Slim Downlights are now in storesLeviton is adding Matter support for Gen2 Decora Smart dimmer and switchFollow Insteon on Instagram at @insteonFind out more about Insteon products at insteon.com 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 [email protected] The post Home: On #155 – Restarting Insteon with Richard Sudek from Insteon Technologies appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.