Episode 572 - The Self-Care Chair

Episode 572 - The Self-Care Chair

From HomeTech.fm by Gavin Campbell, TJ Huddleston, & Seth Johnson

May 2, 2026 · Episode 572

About this episode

The episode discusses various technology updates including streaming issues with Walmart's Vizio TVs and new products from La-Z-Boy and Govee.

On this week's show: Walmart’s Vizio TVs can’t stream without an account, La‑Z‑Boy gets loud with Klipsch‑powered furniture, and Govee keeps lighting up everything from ceilings to patios, one fixture at a time. Home Assistant hikes the price of Green, eero gets a government seal of approval, ubisys joins the club, and Unraid teams up with 45HomeLab for a monster NAS. Plus ap pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Show Notes U.S. government recognizes eero as a trusted and secure provider of routers – The Download - blog.eero.com Home Assistant Green price hiked, here’s why | Matter Alpha - matteralpha.com HomeTech Headlines Alexa+ is Now Available in Early Access in Spain - thurrott.com The New Site Manager - Now Official - blog.ui.com TP-Link Announces Forthcoming Matter downlight with Dual Light Sources - homekitnews.com Govee expands premium smart home fixtures with the Ceiling Light Ultra | Matter Alpha - matteralpha.com Govee’s new colorful outdoor lights are its first with solar power | The Verge - theverge.com Newly purchased Vizio TVs now require Walmart accounts to use…

People in this episode

Hosts: Gavin Campbell, TJ Huddleston, Seth Johnson

Topics covered

  • smart home technology
  • furniture innovation
  • streaming services
  • lighting solutions
  • networking equipment
  • NAS systems

Keywords

  • Vizio
  • La-Z-Boy
  • Klipsch
  • Govee
  • Home Assistant
  • eero
  • ubisys
  • Unraid
  • NAS

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Walmart, La-Z-Boy, Klipsch, Govee, Home Assistant, eero, ubisys, Unraid, 45HomeLab

Products: Vizio TVs

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