The Smart Home Show

Adam sits down with Andre Floyd, director of technical marketing at the "ultimate movie platform" Kaleidescape, to talk about his experience testing their hardware in his home theater, and what makes Kaleidescape different from other digital media solutions. It's an in-depth conversation about movies, smart home integrations, and how to get the most out of your at-home movie collection. On the next episode, Adam will share a full review of the product with Richard. Have questions or feedback for us? Send it to feedback@smarthome.fm.

Adam and Richard run down the smart home deals that caught their attention ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2023. That includes discounts on home entertainment products like Sonos, security solutions for the home and office, and one of Adam's favorite things, the Eight Sleep Pod Cover (use his referral link for $300 off).They also share some important tips for getting the best deal, and not getting scammed. Plus: Is it Thanksgiving dinner, or Thanksgiving supper, and what's the difference anyway?Have questions or feedback for us? Send it to feedback@smarthome.fm.

Adam and Richard are joined by The Verge's smart home reviewer, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, to discuss Amazon's recent fall hardware event, which focused on new and updated products for the connected home. That includes a redesigned Echo Show 8 that can become a digital photo frame (for a price); a smart home controller called the Echo Hub; and a new automatic lighting feature for Echo speakers.The trio also discusses how both Amazon and Google are applying generative AI to their smart home products, and the most interesting news from Google's phone-centric fall event. Plus: Ex-Microsoft exec Panos Panay is moving across town to Amazon, and should you buy your kid that princess-themed Echo Pop?Have questions or feedback for us? Send it to feedback@smarthome.fm.

After six months and five podcast episodes, Adam’s home theater project is finally done! Today, he recounts to Richard what he learned in the final stages of the process, including: Why you should probably get professional movers for your chairs; why one of the last steps may fill your house with hours of weird sounds; and why he decided to equip the room with an Apple TV, an Nvidia Shield, and a 4K Blu-Ray player.Plus: What would Adam do differently if he were doing this project over again? Would he do it all over again? And other than smart home & home theater hardware, what do Adam and Richard collect for fun? Here's the final gear list for the main theater:Projector: Sony VPL 7000 ESSpeakers: Klipsch THX - 8000L - Fronts, Center, Rears and Sides and Klipsch Pro 16 RC - Atmos SpeakersSubs: SVS 3000 In Wall Sub/AmpScreen: Snap AV Dragonfly Fixed Ultra AcoustiWeave - 145”Chairs: Valencia - BarcelonaLight Switches: Lutron Caséta Diva Dimmer, Lutron Caséta Claro Smart Switch, Lutron Caséta Smart Accessory SwitchSconces: Hue ResonateAV Receiver: Anthem MRX 1140Media Playback: Apple TV 4K and Nvidia Shield ProBlu Ray Player: Panasonic DP-UB9000P1KGaming: Xbox Series XControl: Nice/ELANRemote: Nice HR40 (Eventually)Sound/Music: Sonos Port, Sonos Amp(S), KEF DVC Speakers, and KEF Bar SurroundsAnd the TV/Bar Area:TV: LG 77”...

Adam and Richard are joined once again by their panel of experts — TJ Huddleston and Seth Johnson from the HomeTech Podcast, and Cinemaworks owner Owen Maddock — to discuss all the progress that has been made on Adam's home theater construction project, which is currently running about two weeks behind. Adam explains how they could have avoided the setback, how his plans for the projector and screen have changed, and why he decided to commit to the EL-HR40 remote control. Plus: The panel shares their unique approaches to note-taking, and a listener argues that the team has overlooked Govee's lighting solutions.

Adam and Richard are joined by three expert guests — TJ Huddleston and Seth Johnson from the HomeTech Podcast, and Cinemaworks owner Owen Maddock — to help Adam design and build the home theater of his dreams. The project begins with some fundamental questions: What should the space look like? Who’s going to use it? How do you soundproof a theater? And how do you get the most out of your budget? Plus: What Adam learned from trying to help his dad set up a home theater, an important warning about what projector manufacturers claim on the box, and why you should try to buy a “forever screen.”Have questions or feedback for us? Send it to feedback@smarthome.fm.

Adam, Richard, and the other hosts of Technology.fm podcasts gather for their annual fireside chat, to review the biggest stories of the year.Have questions or feedback for us? Send it to feedback@smarthome.fm.

Adam and Richard talk about how to get into the smart home if you rent an apartment or condo — or if you own a rental property.