Episode 582 - Which Switch is Which?

Episode 582 - Which Switch is Which?

July 17, 2026 · 1h 25m · Episode 582

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The episode discusses advancements in smart home technology, including new Matter cameras and lighting control options.

On this week's show: Apple wants smarter Home cameras, but only if you spring for the 2TB iCloud plan, IKEA quietly makes Matter less annoying, and Matter cameras from Tapo, Aqara, EZVIZ, and friends are finally becoming a real category. We also get into Josh.ai adding DMX and DALI for the fancy-lighting crowd, Sonos trimming some of the people you’d think it should keep, a coax-powered floodlight for those Wi-Fi dead zones, Ecowitt’s Kickstarter water tester, new Home Assistant-friendly gear from IoTorero and Third Reality, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more! The story behind Erling Haaland and his taxidermy raccoon: ‘Lock the doors, let’s make this special’ HomeTech Headlines THIRDREALITY Smart Wall Outlet, Dual Independent Control for 2 Sockets, Individual Power Monitoring, Zigbee Repeater, Compatible with Home Assistant & SmartThings, ETL Certified WQT01: Smart Water Quality Tester Channel Master’s Pro Floodlight uses coax to bring smart lighting to your garden’s dead zones Apple Intelligence in Apple Home will require the $10-a-month iCloud Plus plan. Sonos Sacks Top Designers Behind its Premium Speakers | iPhone in Canada Josh.ai Now Offers…

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