Today's Guest: @simonsayshomeassistant In this engaging conversation, Simon discusses his passion for home automation, the challenges and joys of content creation, and the evolution of voice control technology. He shares insights on balancing his full-time job with his YouTube channel, the importance of community engagement, and his experiences in China exploring smart home products. The discussion also touches on the most overrated and underrated smart devices, as well as the technical challenges faced in home automation.Thank you to Zooz for sponsoring this podcast! For the best deals on Z-Wave smart home products you'll love:https://www.thesmartesthouse.comZoozThank you to Zooz for supporting the podcastDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
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The Home Assistant Podcast Meets Technical Difficulties
In this episode of the Technical Difficulties Smart Home podcast, we talk with Rohan and Phil from the Home Assistant Podcast. They discuss the evolution of Home Assistant, the challenges faced with smart home devices, and the importance of community contributions in open-source development. The conversation also touches on personal experiences with home automation, accessibility features, and insights from CES. Additionally, they engage in a light-hearted cultural exchange about the game Duck Duck Gray Duck versus Duck Duck Goose, and reflect on their first smart home devices and their impact on their journeys into home automation.Thank you to Zooz for sponsoring this podcast! For the best deals on Z-Wave smart home products you'll love:https://www.thesmartesthouse.comHome Assistant Podcast youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCIZrM2IwzgoXjKd6atiqJ6g website: https://hasspodcast.io/ZoozThank you to Zooz for supporting the podcastDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
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Talkin' Tech with Brett
Tech With Brett shares his journey from a tech enthusiast to the most viewed smart home YouTuber, discussing his experiences with various smart home devices, automation, and the challenges of content creation. He emphasizes the importance of user-friendly technology and the role of community in his success, while also exploring the future of AI in smart homes and the evolution of his YouTube channel.Thank you to Zooz for sponsoring this podcast! For the best deals on Z-Wave smart home products you'll love:https://www.thesmartesthouse.comZoozThank you to Zooz for supporting the podcastDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
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Shane Whatley shares his smart home secrets
Guest @ShaneCreates In this episode of the Technical Difficulties Smart Home Podcast we interview Shane Watley, a prominent YouTube creator in the smart home space. Shane shares his journey into smart home technology, his experiences building a community through live streams, and his insights on the future of smart home ecosystems, particularly Apple Home and the Matter protocol. The conversation also touches on Shane's creative process, his favorite smart home devices, and the challenges of working with brands. Shane emphasizes the importance of having fun with smart home technology and offers valuable advice for beginners.Thank you to Zooz for sponsoring this podcast! For the best deals on Z-Wave smart home products you'll love:https://www.thesmartesthouse.comFollow Shane Whatley:https://youtube.com/@ShaneCreateshttps://instagram.com/shanecreateshttps://shanewhatley.comBrandon's YouTube: @BrandonDoyleMN 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction04:35 Shane Watley's Journey into Smart Home Technology07:27 The Evolution of Shane's YouTube Channel10:19 Engagement and Community Building through Live Streams13:14 Exploring Smart Home Ecosystems: Apple vs Others16:22 The Future of Apple Home and Smart Home Solutions19:00 Matter and Its Impact on Smart Home Devices22:04 Reflections on CES and Smart Lock Innovations24:16 Working with Brands and Audience Engagement27:14 Passions in Smart Home Automation30:12 Favorite Devices and Automations in Shane's Home32:00 Smart Home Aesthetics and Lighting Innovations33:06 Navigating Apple Home Automations37:31 Creative Projects and Video Production Insights52:59 Starting Your Smart Home Journey55:32 Smart Home Fails and Lessons LearnedZoozThank you to Zooz for supporting the podcastDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
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Steven Robles starts from scratch | Podcast s3 e6
Steven Robles shares his experience building his smart home from scratch in his new house. Steven also gives us his top Apple products and provides valuable insight on making life easier with Apple Home and Apple Shortcuts. Aspiring youtubers and podcasters will enjoy the story of his podcast career and rise to youtube success. Thank you to Zooz for sponsoring this podcast! For the best deals on Z-Wave smart home products you'll love:https://www.thesmartesthouse.comStephen Robleshttps://youtube.com/@beardfmhttps://bsky.app/profile/stephenrobles.comhttps://instagram.com/stephenroblesZoozThank you to Zooz for supporting the podcastDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
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