402: Home Automation with Robert Spivack

The state of Home Automation is constantly changing. We bring in Robert Spivack, a consultant and installer, to discuss the various systems, standards, ecosystems and best practices,

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Guest Starring:

Robert Spivack

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Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

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Tweets by DoItForMe.Solutions (@DIFM_Solutions) – Twitter

Tweets by Robert Spivack (@SpivR) – Twitter

Robert Spivack (@spivr) • Instagram photos and videos

Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Starter Kit

Lutron Pico Remote Control for Audio, Sonos Endorsed

iOS - Home - Apple

Google Home – Smart Speaker & Home Assistant – Google Store

Zigbee - Wikipedia

Wireless and smart lighting by Philips | Meet Hue

SmartThings. Add a little smartness to your things.

Iris by Lowe’s Simplifies Smart Home Management

Nest

All-new Echo (2nd Generation)

Z-Wave - Wikipedia

Caseta® Wireless – Overview

Lutron Pico Wireless control Overview

Insteon

Indigo Domotics - Advanced Mac-based Smart Home Hub

WEMO: Your Home from Anywhere

Smart WiFi Thermostats by ecobee |

Ring Video Doorbell for Your Smartphone | Ring

KRACK - Wikipedia

Synology Inc.

Eve Door & Window | elgato.com

ONVIF - Wikipedia

SecuritySpy - Mac NVR Video Surveillance Software - Ben Software

Video door intercom for iOS, Android, iPhone, iPad, Smartphone and Tablet

Josh.ai | Voice Control - Artificial Intelligence - Smart Home Automation

Home Automation and Smart Home Systems | Control4

Control Systems for Home Automation, Campus & Building Control by Crestron Electronics

Smart Home Automation | Savant

Amazon Echo Plus — with built-in smart home hub

Philips Hue A19 Starter Kit