Best dustin Boggus Podcasts (2024)

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Home: On #158 – Smarthome Quibbles with Allison Sheridan 47:50

3h ago47:50

47:50

Allison Sheridan from Podfeet Podcasts joins us to discuss the more problematic side of home automation—when things don’t work as expected or desired. What’s annoying us in our respective smart homes and how do we deal with problems when they arise? Why do we even put ourselves through all this? We also touch on a few interesting smart home stories…

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January 2024 HomeKit & Matter News Rehash | AI & Apple Home: the Future? 16:24

5M ago16:24

16:24

Nowadays, AI is everywhere, but what can it do in our Apple Home? In this episode, we discuss this trending topic plus look at some news points from the last weeks, and I talk about some major changes coming to myHomeKithome! Get 3 months of ExpressVPN for free! Find out why ExpressVPN is the #1 most recommended VPN. https://expressvpn.com/myhomeki…

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CES 2024 Apple Home & Matter Highlights 22:17

6M ago22:17

22:17

As CES 2024 wraps up, we look at some of the Apple Home and Matter highlights from the show and look forward to a smarter 2024. 📰CES 2024 News Articles Eve Announces First Matter over Thread Wall Outlet, and More… Matter Update for Eve Motion Blinds Now Available LG Unveil New Airplay 2-compatible 4K Monitors U-Tech’s New Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint …

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Matter & Thread are Trending in the Smart Home, but Just Not in Mine! 14:00

7M ago14:00

14:00

It’s time to play Apple Home news catch-up once again and, once again, the headlines are dominated by Matter and Thread releases. While I love the Latter, the former is not so exciting for me and after looking at product releases from SwitchBot, Tuo, Philips Hue, Aqara, SemiSmart, and Onvis, I’ll tell you why I am not Matter’s biggest fan…yet. Lear…

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Black Friday 2023 Smart Home Deals Sneak Peek 10:12

8M ago10:12

10:12

Black Friday and Cyber Monday smart home deals are everywhere, but how do you know which ones are the best? We’re here for you! In this episode, we preview just a few of the literally hundreds of Apple Home and smart home offers to be had during this annual shopping extravaganza! 😲 Check out our Black Friday Smart Home Deals Hub https://myhomekitho…

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Matter 1.2 Brings BIG Things to HomeKit Plus More Apple Home News! 11:24

8M ago11:24

11:24

Matter 1.2 Brings BIG Things to HomeKit Plus More Apple Home News! I’ve largely been sleeping on Matter because Matter was kind of sleeping on Apple Home, at least until now. The 1.2 update update brings some well overdue and long-awaited device categories to HomeKit and we discuss them, as well as some other goings-on in the world of the Apple sma…

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Accessibility & the Smart Home: A Conversation with Jonathan Mosen 27:59

9M ago27:59

27:59

I’ve come to realize that my journey in the smart home has a lot to do with my experience as a blind individual and the ability of the connected home to make my abode more accessible, this is really at the core of myHomeKithome. In this episode, I talk with renowned blindness advocate, assistive technology consultant, and global podcasting personal…

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HomeKit Apps Unite! + Good & Bad Things from Philips Hue and LOADS More Apple Home News 15:17

9M ago15:17

15:17

Late summer early fall is tech time and we’re used to seeing a bevy of Apple Home product launches and we’re getting that in spades, but we’ve also got some software and firmware developments to discuss. Save 20% off the Grid backpack from Ekster by using promo code MYHOMEKITHOME20 at checkout or by going to https://shop.ekster.com/myhomekithome20 …

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New Apple Home Features in iOS 17 from a Blind Guy's Perspective 17:00

9M ago17:00

17:00

iOS 17 was recently unleashed unto the public and there’s no shortage of useful and just plain cool features to toy with, including some decent ones for Apple Home fans. In this episode, we’ll break them all down with some insight from a blindness lens. Save 20% off the Grid backpack from Ekster by using promo code MYHOMEKITHOME20 at checkout or by…

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Thread on iPhone 15, the Action Button & the U2 Chip with Eric Welander | Extended Cut 17:06

10M ago17:06

17:06

Apple’s iPhone events don’t usually have anything to do with the smart home, but this year there were a couple of announcements that I think will be pretty big for Apple Home users and so does Eric Welander and this is our uncut conversation all about Apple Home at the September 2023 iPhone event. Eric Welander’s Thoughts on Thread on iPhone 15: ht…

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Thread on iPhone 15 with Eric Welander + Apple Home News from Flic, Caseta & More! 20:30

10M ago20:30

20:30

Apple’s iPhone 15 has a lot going for it, including a freakin’ Thread radio! That’s right, but we still have no idea how they plan to implement it. In this episode, special guest Eric Welander and I speculate Thread’s potential on iPhone, I look at the Apple Event from a smart home and accessibility perspective, and also break down of Apple Home an…

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Apple Home & Smart Home at IFA Berlin 2023 12:15

10M ago12:15

12:15

IFA 2023 wrapped up earlier this week and in this episode, we break down the biggest announcements for Apple Home, Matter, and the smart home. 📰HomeKit News Articles Philips Hue Has 3 New Smart Security Cameras Philips Hue Announces Its First Smart Cameras, Matter Update, and More Eve Play Adds Airplay 2 Streaming to Your HiFi System and Speakers T…

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Home: On #157 – Pondering HomeKit with Jeff Butts from The Mac Observer 57:39

10M ago57:39

57:39

Jeff Butts, Managing Editor at The Mac Observer joins us. We ponder why Signify would want to get into the security game (and why consumers would want them to), discuss some updates on previously reported news, and dive into a discussion about the current state of HomeKit. New architectures, Shortcuts, and Matter…and what’s with this Works with App…

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SwitchBot’s Curtain 3 is Here, New HomeKit Cameras on the Way & MUCH More | My Problem with Matter 16:31

11M ago16:31

16:31

We are at the beginning of the tech busy season and I for one am pretty excited. Smart home manufacturers have been busy pushing out Matter updates and entirely new devices and something feels fresh about it all. In this episode, we talk about a couple of Matter updates and a new product from SwitchBot, look forward to some Apple Home-related relea…

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A MASSIVE Apple Home News Episode Thanks to Matter & Thread! 18:42

12M ago18:42

18:42

A MASSIVE Apple Home News Episode Thanks to Matter & Thread! While I have spent the past couple of weeks on “vacation”, it was a working holiday, but somehow a metric ton of HomeKit news piled up and we had better dump it before it really gets out of control! 📰HomeKit News Articles Leviton Upgrades 4 Decora Smart WiFi Devices to Matter Aqara Debuts…

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Apple Home Prime Day 2023 Deals Preview! 7:02

12M ago7:02

7:02

Amazon Prime Day is upon us yet again and there are some killer Apple Home Prime Day deals to be had from the likes of Eve, SwitchBot, Lutron, August, Onvis, and so many more. This episode of the podcast teases just a few of the savings in store for Prime Day 2023. ⭐️Check out ALL of the best Apple Home Prime Day deals: https://myhomekithome.com/pr…

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Apple Home @ WWDC23 & More HomeKit Product Launches! 11:05

1y ago11:05

11:05

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is usually a very exciting time for Apple Home enthusiasts since the event focuses on software, but this year was overshadowed by some major hardware announcements and it seems like Apple almost forgot they have a smart home platform…almost. We’ll also discuss some notable HomeKit product releases, I give a b…

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Home: On #156 – The Accessible Smarthome with Dustin Boggus 42:59

1y ago42:59

42:59

MyHomeKithome YouTuber and podcast host Dustin Boggus joins Richard to talk about accessibility in the smarthome. Sure, it’s fun and futuristic to have lights and digital assistants that obey your commands and react to your presence…but what if your ability to work and live safely in your own environment depended upon it? Dustin shares his experien…

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Aqara G4 Hot Takes, Matter Updates & More Apple Home News | Wemo Still SUCKS! 13:37

1y ago13:37

13:37

I finally got my Aqara video doorbell installed and I have thoughts. Matter got its first update and shocker, it’s kind of boring. In this episode we also touch on some other stories from the HomeKit news cycle and top the show off with another reason to hate Wemo. 📰HomeKit News Articles Matter 1.1 Release - Enhancements for Developers and Devices …

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Apple Home News Roundup April / May 2023 14:32

1y ago14:32

14:32

The HomeKit news cycle tends to ebb and flow throughout the year, but with Matter’s release and a large portion of the smart home industry testing the waters, it does seem we have slightly more things to talk about… especially if your podcast host has been sleeping a bit. Save up to 35% off your order of Ekster’s smart wallets and accessories durin…

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New Apple Home Features, Third Party App Updates & HomeKit Security Breaches! 13:21

1y ago13:21

13:21

Though we’re pretty late in the iOS update cycle, it would seem that iOS 16 still has some HomeKit tricks up its sleeves. Alongside the re-release of the new HomeKit architecture, we also got some HomePod updates and they might just be hinting at some upcoming Apple Home additions in iOS 17. We also explore some third-party HomeKit app updates and …

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Improve Your Indoor Air Quality with QingPing Air Monitor Lite & Apple Home 8:19

1y ago8:19

8:19

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Does Your Apple Smart Home Need the Yale Smart Safe? 10:36

1y ago10:36

10:36

The Yale Smart Safe is HomeKit’s first connected strong box and it does have a lot going for it, but does your Apple Home really need a connected safe? 🌟 Get the Yale Smart Safe: https://geni.us/CabF4 🛡️ Protect your online privacy and get 3 months of ExpressVPN for FREE ➡️ ✍️ Check out our full written review of the Yale Smart Safe: 🎥 RELATED Vide…

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Aqara, SwitchBot & More News Galore! | My Problem with Wemo 12:44

1+ y ago12:44

12:44

After a short Apple Home news dry spell, we’ve been kind of inundated with news this last week or so. New products, preorders, and LOTS of Matter product news. In this episode, we’ll talk about new gear from Aqara, Hubitat, SwitchBot, Nanoleaf, Zemismart, Meross, and we’ll wrap things up with a “You Know What Grinds My Gears” segment. SPONSOR: Save…

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Home: On #155 – Restarting Insteon with Richard Sudek from Insteon Technologies 45:14

1+ y ago45:14

45:14

Amazon makes an infuriating money grab for Ring app features you’ve been using for years, Sonos is expected to use a product launch as an opportunity to raise prices again, and Leviton will be rolling matter support out to 2nd generation Decora Smart products with a firmware update. Finally, several quarters in now, what’s Insteon Technologies up t…

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Thread Weaves into New Categories, A Mini Smart Plug Mini Review | What the Heck is Thread Anyway? 15:25

1+ y ago15:25

15:25

It was a pretty calm week in the HomeKit space, but we did see the North American release of the world’s first Thread-enabled air purifier which I’m stoked about. I also discuss my experience with SwitchBot’s first foray into the HomeKit space with a mini review of their Smart Plug mini with HomeKit. To round things out, we dive a little deeper int…

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Welcome! New Aqara & Eve Devices | Zigbee vs. Thread 20:44

1+ y ago20:44

20:44

In this premiere episode of The myHomeKithome Podcast, we briefly dive into the format for the new show and then we go right into some exciting news from Eve and Aqara followed by a review of Aqara’s Motion Sensor P1, and then a rousing discussion on the day-to-day use and applications of Zigbee vs. Thread networks in a HomeKit home. HomeKit News A…

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More Thread Devices & LIFX’ Revival | Local Control or No Control 14:32

1+ y ago14:32

14:32

Thread continues to make headlines and this week we get two more devices from Eve and wemo. We also got word that Feit Electric has bought out LIFX hopefully helping to prop up the beloved smart lighting manufacturer. But what do you do when the lights go out? If you have local control, you’re good to go, but if not you may be left in the dark. We …

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A Threadless Air Purifier, Tap & Twist to Activate | Physical Control or No Control 24:04

1+ y ago24:04

24:04

We start off this week’s episode with news of another HomeKit product biting the dust. Thankfully, there’s a new HomeKit air purifier from SmartMi to help if you have allergies. Finally, we wrap up with a look at the brand new Tap Dial from Philips Hue which conveniently leads us into a rousing discussion of the benefits, and random pitfalls, of ph…

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The Brand Old HomePod | New Product Categories? 12:42

1+ y ago12:42

12:42

The rumors had been swirling for months and Apple, sort of out of left field, dropped the second generation HomePod on us earlier this week, but is it what users were wanting? In this episode, we break it down and also look at a couple of pretty unique HomeKit products and wrap it all up with a discussion on an issue with product categories in Appl…

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Everything Apple Home at CES 2023 17:23

1+ y ago17:23

17:23

While many are still nursing their New Year’s hangovers, the tech community is buzzing with the excitement of the Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas every year. Showing off the latest and greatest in tech, the smart home has been getting more and more attention and perhaps this year was the biggest so far now that Matter is finally here. I…

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Home: On #154 – Fireside 2022 48:18

1+ y ago48:18

48:18

Richard once again joins other hosts from the Technology.FM podcasts to share in their annual tradition of the fireside chat. What caught their attention this year, what do they think will be big next year, and how did they fare with last year’s predictions? As always, this special DMZ mix offers fewer ums, fewer digital assistant triggers, and–per…

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Late 2022 HomeKit News Review | What the f@#$ eufy?! 14:03

1+ y ago14:03

14:03

December is usually crickets in the HomeKit and smart home world as device makers start to wind down the year and start to look forward to CES, but not this year! We’ve got some exciting news, confusing news, and even some really bad news. Sponsor: Get up to 40% off Ekster’s premium smart wallet and accessory holiday bundles ➡️ https://shop,ekster.…

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HOOBS, Hubitat, & Aqara | Shortcuts vs. HomeKit 15:05

1+ y ago15:05

15:05

It seems there has been a flood of HomeKit hubs hitting the market as of late with all sorts of functionality. It also seems that Aqara never stops pushing out new products. In this episode, we discuss a couple of Homekit hub newcomers and Aqara’s latest accessories. We then wrap up with a brief chat about the differences between Shortcuts and full…

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Matter is HERE…sorta 11:30

1+ y ago11:30

11:30

After 3 LONG years and LOTS of speculating, Matter is FINALLY here and we can, for now at least, keep waiting a little while longer. Last week, the CSA held the official Matter launch event and in this episode, we talk about the highlights, and wax on Matter’s short-term and long-term potential impact on HomeKit and the Apple Home platform. SPONSOR…

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Home: On #153 – Sending Signals with Matt Corey 59:15

1+ y ago59:15

59:15

Chamberlain killed its overpriced, unreliable HomeKit Home Bridge, Tado has a money-saving program that might actually use more energy, Lutron adds to its Caséta lineup, and everyone’s getting into Matter (hopefully). We review all this and more with HomeKit developer Matt Corey, then talk with Matt about some of the ways he’s using HomeKit, Shortc…

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Apple’s Home app in iOS 16 from an Accessibility Perspective 16:24

2y ago16:24

16:24

Coinciding with the release of the iPhone 14, Apple has unleashed the latest version of its mobile operating system. Boasting new features like lock screen widgets and the ability to edit and delete iMessages, iOS 16 also brings a revamped Home experience. In this episode, we’ll walk you through the new interface, but we’ll do it with a twist using…

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HomeKit & Accessibility at Apple’s iPhone Event, New Devices from Eve, Leviton, and IKEA | To Hub or Not to Hub, Is That a Question? 20:39

2y ago20:39

20:39

We don’t really expect smart home talk at Apple’s iPhone event, but there was a brief mention of HomeKit this year. We discuss it along with some accessibility implications of the new AirPods Pro. Also, Eve made waves at this year’s IFA show in Germany showing off Matter and announcing some new additions to their lineup. Leviton released a new Home…

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Home: On #152 – Starting Fresh with Kent Fellure 58:51

2y ago58:51

58:51

You’re moving into a new home, and you want to do things right from the start. Where do you begin? This is the situation Richard’s friend Kent Fellure finds himself in, and we’re delighted to talk with him about some options for security, lighting, HVAC, and more. And of course, Kent joins in some banter about this month’s smart home news from Wemo…

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Home: On #151 – Some Help with Robert Spivack from DoItForMe Solutions 49:22

2y ago49:22

49:22

What do you do when you hit a wall on your smart home projects? You can’t do something, don’t know something, or just don’t have the time. Robert Spivack of DoItForMe Solutions is here to help! That plus, of course, we discuss the latest news and updates from Philips Hue, Insteon, and Wink. Yep, Wink. They’re down. Again. Is it for good? They say N…

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Home: On #150 – Decora Smart with Greg Rhoades from Leviton 1:00:18

2y ago1:00:18

1:00:18

IKEA has a new smart home hub in the wings with yet another name we’ll all be trying to pronounce, Amazon ditches its old Cloud Cam but makes good on customers’ investments, and Insteon is back and under new management. Greg Rhoades from Leviton joins Richard on this episode to discuss all this plus his company’s recent push into the smart home wit…

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