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402: Home Automation with Robert Spivack

2017/10/30
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Shownotes Transcript

The state of Home Automation is constantly changing. We bring in Robert Spivack, a consultant and installer, to discuss the various systems, standards, ecosystems and best practices,

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Guest Starring: Robert Spivack)

Links and Show Notes:

Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati) for help with the shownotes this week!

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DoItForMe.Solutions)
Tweets by DoItForMe.Solutions (@DIFM_Solutions) – Twitter)
Tweets by Robert Spivack (@SpivR) – Twitter)
Robert Spivack (@spivr) • Instagram photos and videos)
Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Starter Kit)
Lutron Pico Remote Control for Audio, Sonos Endorsed)
iOS - Home - Apple)
Google Home – Smart Speaker & Home Assistant – Google Store)
Zigbee - Wikipedia)
Wireless and smart lighting by Philips | Meet Hue)
SmartThings. Add a little smartness to your things.)
Iris by Lowe’s Simplifies Smart Home Management)
Nest)
All-new Echo (2nd Generation))
Z-Wave - Wikipedia)
Caseta® Wireless – Overview)
Lutron Pico Wireless control Overview)
Insteon)
Indigo Domotics - Advanced Mac-based Smart Home Hub)
WEMO: Your Home from Anywhere)
Smart WiFi Thermostats by ecobee |)
Ring Video Doorbell for Your Smartphone | Ring)
KRACK - Wikipedia)
Synology Inc.)
Eve Door & Window | elgato.com)
ONVIF - Wikipedia)
SecuritySpy - Mac NVR Video Surveillance Software - Ben Software)
Video door intercom for iOS, Android, iPhone, iPad, Smartphone and Tablet)
Josh.ai | Voice Control - Artificial Intelligence - Smart Home Automation)
Home Automation and Smart Home Systems | Control4)
Control Systems for Home Automation, Campus & Building Control by Crestron Electronics)
Smart Home Automation | Savant)
Amazon Echo Plus — with built-in smart home hub)
Philips Hue A19 Starter Kit)