Episode 529 - Gavin Needs a Pergola

On this week's show: Getting ready for Home Assistant Community Day, Amazon still claims Alexa Plus is real, Aqara launches a voice assistant device, WiiM’s new kit, a few “interesting” outdoor lighting options from Nanoleaf and Govee, Lock Talk is back with lasers! Plus, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!
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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines• Amazon claims it’s ‘constantly inviting’ new customers to Alexa Plus | The Verge (theverge.com/news/669158/amazon-claims-its-con…)
• Introducing the Voice Mate H1: Speak Discreetly, Control Instantly - Aqara Products - Aqara Forum (forum.aqara.com/t/introducing-the-voice-mate-h…)
• WiiM’s Sound smart speaker looks like a HomePod for audiophiles | The Verge (theverge.com/news/666733/wiim-sound-sub-pro-am…)
• Introducing the WiiM Voice Remote 2: The Ultimate Control for Your Audio Experience : r/WiiMHome (reddit.com/r/WiiMHome/comments/1junhh4/introdu…)
• Nanoleaf's new indoor and outdoor smart lights are its funkiest designs to date | TechRadar (techradar.com/home/smart-lights/nanoleaf-launc…)
• New Govee Outdoor Lamp Post Lights with Matter launching soon - NotebookCheck.net News (notebookcheck.net/New-Govee-Outdoor-Lamp-Post-…)
• Elgato is letting you stick a Stream Deck on anything | The Verge (theverge.com/news/669323/elgato-stream-deck-mo…)
• Kwikset Halo Smart Locks Integrate into DoorBird App - CEPRO (cepro.com/briefs/kwikset-halo-smart-locks-inte…)
• Wi-Charge wireless power review: This Alfred door lock charges wirelessly — and I want everything in my smart home to work this way | The Verge (theverge.com/tech/663899/wi-charge-alfred-smar…)

• Pick of the Week: How to Assemble and Install the SmartWings Pergola Flexar Q3 | Setup & Remote Control Guide (youtube.com/watch?v=5fCM-GGBPfE)