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@ericosiu Would love your take on this view of AI and software engineering. The premise that we are eliminating the apprenticeship/learning curve threatens the future availability of experienced employees? https://t.co/CdOQHog6L1

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Why Sonos users are fleeing after the latest update has left users frustrated.

It is fundamentally changing how Sonos customers use streaming music so we are no longer tethered to Sonos' proprietary ecosystem and seeking alternatives.
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Why is Everyone Is Suddenly Obsessed with Home Assistant?

Not just for techies and nerds!

Discover how this free, open-source smart home platform offers powerful automation, extensive device support, and endless customization.

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Enhance Your HomeKit Experience: Stop Letting Apple Pick your Hub.

With iOS 18, Apple has given us the ability to disable automatic hub selection and manually set our preferred HomeKit Hub.

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The How and Why of UPS for Smart Homes:

Uninterruptible Power Supplies are crucial to maintain smart home Internet connectivity during power outages.

Guide to the differences, features to look for, and how to install and test them.
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Optimizing essential HVAC thermostat controls - simplicity has nuance.

Did you know setting a lower or higher temperature does not affect the cooling or heating rate?

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Switchbot is a quirky button pusher that has evolved into a full-fledged smart home ecosystem and I found a fun use for it with Sonos wireless speakers.

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"The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated"

What is the status and future of Z-Wave?

Get the definitive answer in this discussion with Avi Rosenthal, the new chairman of the Z-Wave Alliance

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Do you have a love/hate relationship with HomeKit, Apple's flagship smart home system?

Apple's yearly World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC 2024) is almost here.

I've put together a wish list of my top fixes, features, and improvements.

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@ericwelander Eric, there are many existing AirPlay and some AirPlay 2 adapter boxes already available.

The Wiim family of products has decent reviews and pricing.

Worth a look if anyone is considering this kind of retrofit: https://t.co/iQf76KZoYj

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@ericwelander Aruba, Jamaica......(vacation 'Beach Boys' style?)

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Sonos hints at game-changing video streaming products - Latest Rumors and Insights!
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@film_girl Very sad. You buried the lead - had to read deep to realize killed by https://t.co/V3XVK8iRQd - probably just a rounding error in even Jeff's personal budget, yet they chop everything when the bean counters swing the knife?

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New Video! Do you want to access your smart home devices remotely without paying for a subscription or messing with port forwarding?

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Lutron just launched the first major upgrade for Caseta smart home lighting system since its introduction in 2014.

Please watch, give your feedback in the comments, and let me know what you think is the next topic I should cover.

Thanks!

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