Tag: Home Automation

Celebrating 15 Years of Home Gadget Geeks with LePro Outdoor Lighting, AI Hardware Shifts, and Crypto Signals – HGG667

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Christian Johnson joins me this week to celebrate the 15-year anniversary of the show while exploring today’s evolving tech landscape. They discuss AI hardware trends, rising consumer component costs, and NVIDIA’s latest enterprise advancements, along with a hands-on look at programmable outdoor LED lighting. We also look into cryptocurrency, comparing Ethereum and Bitcoin, before wrapping… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Gavin Campbell with Smart Yard Automation, Unraid 7.2 Enhancements, and the Rise of Local AI – HGG661

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Gavin Campbell joins this week and we covered winter weather, his strong early results with the Segway Navimow robot mower, the improved sound and smart-home functionality of the Echo Dot Max, and his Unraid 7.2 upgrade that boosted responsiveness. We discussed how we are using local AI for automation, troubleshooting, and coding, along with bigger… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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From Prime Day to Power Play: Jim’s Solar Experiment Begins – HGG653

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I recently kicked off a solar power project at home to test the efficiency of two 100-watt, 18-volt bi-facial panels I picked up for $99 each during Prime week. The goal is to see how they perform in different areas of my property and learn how to optimize small-scale solar setups. I’ve added some essential… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Tech, Gardens, and Gadgets: A Conversation with TJ Huddleston from HomeTech.fm – HGG648

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This week, I am joined by T.J. Huddleston, a home automation pro from HomeTech.fm. We discuss how smart home gear has become significantly more affordable and easier to use, especially compared to the clunky systems of the past. T.J. shares how he’s using smart irrigation in his garden to save time and water, pretty cool… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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From Lawns to Load Panels: Building the Connected Home with Gavin Campbell – HGG645

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Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm joins me this week to explore the latest innovations in home technology. From robotic lawn care with the Segway Navimow to smarter energy management through electrical upgrades and real-time monitoring with Emporia Vue. He shares practical insights on enhancing home security with reliable camera systems and highlights the growing momentum behind… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Gavin Campbell with Electrical Upgrades, AI Automation and a new Robot Lawn Mower is on the way – HGG640

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Gavin Campbell, co-host of HomeTech.fm joins me this week. We discuss how unpredictable weather affects tech and the importance of automation for preparedness. Gavin shares his latest upgrades, including a Wi-Fi-enabled water heater, a smart electric lawnmower, and plans for a major electrical panel upgrade to support future automation and EV charging. We also explore… Click for more / Podcast Player>