Smart Tech Today #6: Smart Tech: It’s for Everyone

On this episode of Smart Tech Today, Mikah and I talk about:

  • Disney reaches deal with Amazon to put Disney+ on Fire TV devices: http://bit.ly/2NBk5wH

  • Roku’s new free app lets you control your viewing with your Apple Watch: http://bit.ly/2Q72sGz

  • Google Assistant can now support bathtubs and faucets: http://bit.ly/2O0mbVT

  • How Industrial Giant Honeywell Is Taking Over Your Building’s Brain: http://bit.ly/2O5wLe2

  • Extending Apple’s HomeKit through the open-source Homebridge: http://bit.ly/2qH07HO

  • How to connect incompatible accessories to HomeKit using Homebridge: http://bit.ly/2NEdrpj

  • Homebridge Out of the Box: http://bit.ly/33CHTpn

  • Google’s Nest Hubs can now sense when you’re standing nearby and show you the weather: http://bit.ly/2KbBXfu

  • Apple’s Revised Privacy Page Provides More Per-App Detail: http://bit.ly/33DxQ3F

  • Matthew Cassinelli discusses some of the automation, routines, and Shortcuts he’s working on in his smart home.

  • Feedback & Questions: A question about out-of-home alerts for a Hue sensor and a nomination for a name for “smart shoes.”

  • Mikah’s pick of the week: LEVOIT humidifier: https://amzn.to/2Q8sqJV

  • Honeywell humidifier: https://amzn.to/32DXljG

  • Matthew’s pick of the week: SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher: https://amzn.to/2NCDwVI

Plus, here’s a set of Siri Shortcuts I created last week for subscribing and listening to the show:

We’ll be live next Monday at our usual 4pm PST – thanks for listening along so far!

Links for the show:

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