Episode 500 - You Gotta Put a Ring On It

On this week's show: LG's ThinQ is running Homey, Sonos faces backlash over a botched app launch, and self-cleaning litter boxes are causing concerns for cat owners. Amazon expands Key In-Garage delivery to Canada, while Home Assistant joins the Z-Wave Alliance Board. Samsung introduces a smart ring, Google TV gets a major upgrade, and Nanoleaf finally releases its Sense Plus Smart Wireless Switch. We discuss iOS 18's potential hub-free option for Apple Home users, SmartThings' new Matter Bridge capability, and dive into some exciting new smart home products from Alfred and Lifx. Plus, we tackle a mailbag question, share our pick of the week, give project updates, and so much more!
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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines• ThinQ On LG is running Homey (x.com/automateyoulife/status/18325452472028571…)
• Sonos employees knew app was botched, execs launched it anyway (mobilesyrup.com/2024/09/24/sonos-employees-app…)
• Popular self-cleaning litter boxes are killing cats (theanimalreader.com/2024/09/10/popular-self-cl…)
• Amazon Key In-Garage delivery now available in over 1,700 Canadian cities and towns (mobilesyrup.com/2024/09/24/amazon-key-in-garag…)
• We are joining the Z-Wave Alliance Board - Home Assistant (home-assistant.io/blog/2024/09/24/we-are-joini…)
• Home Assistant reminds everyone that Z-Wave is still relevant. - The Verge (theverge.com/2024/9/24/24253011/home-assistant…)
• Alfred Launches DB2S Smart Lock with RFID Card Reader and Z-Wave Long Range in the U.S. (restechtoday.com/alfred-launches-db2s-smart-lo…)
• Samsung is putting a ring on your smart home. - The Verge (theverge.com/2024/9/7/24238187/samsung-is-putt…)
• Google TV gets a big upgrade - The Verge (theverge.com/2024/9/23/24252165/google-smart-h…)
• Nanoleaf’s Sense Plus Smart Wireless Switch is finally here - The Verge (theverge.com/2024/9/7/24235620/nanoleaf-sense-…)
• Lifx’s new tube bulb turns your boring light fixtures into RGB glow sticks - The Verge (theverge.com/2024/9/10/24241183/lifx-polychrom…)
• Does iOS18 Offer a Hub-Free Option to Apple Home Users? - Homekit News and Reviews (homekitnews.com/2024/09/13/does-ios18-offer-a-…)
• SmartThings Announces Matter Bridge Capability (news.samsung.com/us/smartthings-partners-with-…)

• Pick of the Week
• GeoDrops by Homedigy (geodrops.com)
• Z-Wave Door Locks for your Smart Home | Yale Home (shopyalehome.com/pages/zwave)
• Aqara Smart Hub M3 for Home Automation (amzn.to/3N5ihdb)
• Zooz 800 Series Z-Wave Long Range S2 USB Stick ZST39 LR (amzn.to/4eMsffv)