Best Homeautomation Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 233 - CES 2025 55:20

4M ago55:20

55:20

Adam and Richard are at CES this year, talking about the products, categories, and themes that are catching their attention at the show. They also discuss this show's value to companies, small businesses, and entrepreneurs.By Adam Justice

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Technology.FM Fireside Chat 2024 1:35:36

5M ago1:35:36

1:35:36

It time for the 10th annual technology.fm year-end wrap-up. This year, Adam and I join the guys from the HomeTech Podcast to share our thoughts on the year and weigh in with predictions for 2025. If you want a Mill of your own, you can get $200 off using Richard's referral link. Have questions or feedback for us? Send it to [email protected].…

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Episode 231 - What’s So Great About Home Assistant? 59:34

6M ago59:34

59:34

Paulus Schoutsen, the founder and creator of Home Assistant, dives deep into home automation software with Adam and Richard. They discuss what moves Home Assistant is making in the DIY and pro spaces, and why it's receiving a surge of interest from a more general audience. Have questions or feedback for us? Send it to [email protected].…

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Episode 230 - Richard’s Smart Home 2024 Update 1:15:43

8M ago1:15:43

1:15:43

Adam checks in with Richard about his smart home acquisitions from the past year, including new lighting solutions from Inovelli and Legrand, a smart outlet from Leviton, and the Nest Learning Thermostat v4. They also discuss the Mill Food Recycler, which turns food scraps into something resembling coffee grounds. Those grounds can then be composte…

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Episode 229 - AI in the Smart Home 51:03

10M ago51:03

51:03

Adam and Richard talk about the state of AI in the smart home, including fridges with computer vision and how Josh.ai is trying to fix voice-controlled home automation. Then, they talk about Apple's AI-related announcements at WWDC, including a huge tie-up with OpenAI ... but when, exactly, will we see this tech on all our devices? Also on today's …

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Episode 228 - Food Tech and the Smart Kitchen with Mike Wolf 44:26

1y ago44:26

44:26

Mike Wolf returns! The original host of the Smart Home Show, now running The Spoon and the Smart Kitchen Summit, is back to talk with Adam and Richard about the latest and greatest food tech. That extends from robots in restaurants to home composting solutions like The Mill. The trio also talks about how advances in AI may change our cooking and ea…

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NAR Settlement - For Buyers And Sellers 42:56

1y ago42:56

42:56

The NAR settlement is in the final stages of approval and will likely go into effect in the middle of July 2024. It is not an understatement when I say that this change to how buyers agents are being compensated will introduce chaos into the real estate world until the systems in place adapt to this new reality. BUYERS HIT HARDEST These changes wil…

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Episode 227 - Is Kaleidescape Really the "Ultimate Movie Platform?" 52:10

1y ago52:10

52:10

Adam has been testing the Kaleidescape home theater movie platform, and on our last episode, he interviewed the company's director of technical marketing, Andre Floyd. Today, Richard interviews Adam about what he's learned from using the so-called "ultimate movie platform," who should definitely use it, and who might want to think twice before inve…

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Episode 226 - Interview with Kaleidescape’s Andre Floyd 41:04

1y ago41:04

41:04

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 mos…

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California Deficits And Taxes 2024 27:43

1y ago27:43

27:43

Things are looking rough for California residents in 2024. A nearly $100 billion dollar surplus has been turned into $73 billion (and growing) deficit. Sadly, the solution from Sacramento seems to be doubling down on the policies that are causing many of these issues. New changes to the law have been proposed that will be voted on later this year d…

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Digital Curb Appeal 18:59

1+ y ago18:59

18:59

Welcome to "Real Estate Realities with The RebelBroker" – your go-to podcast for expert insights into the dynamic world of real estate. In this episode, we delve into a crucial aspect of selling your home: digital curb appeal. In today's digital age, first impressions are made online. Potential buyers scroll through listings, making split-second de…

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Local Pending Sales Vs. The National Trend 10:16

1+ y ago10:16

10:16

In this episode, dive deep into the intriguing world of real estate data with Robert Whitelaw, the seasoned real estate broker from Morgan Hill, California. Join us as we unravel the disparities between pending home sales on a national scale and the dynamic market of Santa Clara County. 📊 Key Takeaways: Analyzing the latest trends in pending home s…

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De-Mystifying Home Status 23:45

1+ y ago23:45

23:45

Welcome to "Real Estate Realities with The RebelBroker," your go-to podcast for demystifying all things relating to real estate, including the status of homes for sale! Join us as we navigate the dynamic world of real estate, providing valuable insights and expert analysis. 🏡 Unlock the Secrets: Delve into the nuances of home listings – from active…

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Episode 225 - Technology.FM Fireside Chat 2023 1:06:52

1+ y ago1:06:52

1:06:52

Richard Gunther from the Smart Home Show is joined by TJ Huddleston, Seth Johnson, and Gavin Campbell from The HomeTech Podcast for Technology.FM's annual fireside chat! They reflect on 2023's developments in the smart home space — both the good and the bad — and share what they're looking forward to in 2024. Have questions or feedback for us? Send…

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What's Wrong With Real Estate Agents? 36:18

1+ y ago36:18

36:18

Welcome to another eye-opening episode of "Real Estate Realities with The RebelBroker"! Today, we're diving deep into a topic that affects both seasoned and aspiring real estate agents—the real problems plaguing today's real estate professionals. Join me as we explore the notion that bad agents are made, not born. Many agents are trained to priorit…

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New FHA 5% Down Multifamily Loan! 18:07

1+ y ago18:07

18:07

Welcome to another edition of Real Estate Realities! Today we are covering the FHA loan for multifamily purchases that just got WAY better. In fact, it makes it possible for much easier house hacking! Don't know what house hacking is? Not sure why I am so excited about changes to a loan? Then make sure to check out todays show and realize that this…

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Episode 224 - Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals on Smart Home Products 50:32

1+ y ago50:32

50:32

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…

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Questioning the $1.8B Realtor Conspiracy Verdict 29:33

1+ y ago29:33

29:33

In this episode of Real Estate Realities with The RebelBroker, we delve deep into the crucial topic of compensating real estate agents when selling your home while keeping in mind the recent court case where Sellers won a $1.8 billion judgement against the National Association of Realtors and a number of real estate brokerages. Finding the right co…

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Episode 223 - Richard’s Smart Home 2023 Update 1:22:52

1+ y ago1:22:52

1:22:52

While Adam has been working on his home theater, what smart home projects has Richard been up to? Today on the Smart Home Show, he talks about all of them, including security lighting, smart dimmer sensors, smart blinds, an awful touchless faucet, an expanded Sonos collection, outdoor light bars, and mesh routers. Adam and Richard also talk about R…

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Interest Rates Hit 23 Year High! 29:05

1+ y ago29:05

29:05

As interest rates snuggle up to 8%, we find ourselves in a place that we have not been in 23 years! An entire generation of business people, home buyers and home sellers have become comfortable with interest rates in the sub 5% range. So what will this interest rate mean for home buyers, sellers and investors? Could this be the element that finally…

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Episode 222 - Amazon and Google's Fall Events 1:19:51

1+ y ago1:19:51

1:19:51

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 …

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2023 California Rent Control Laws Will Ruin The Rental Market 43:08

1+ y ago43:08

43:08

Welcome to "Real Estate Realities with The RebelBroker," the ultimate destination for in-depth explorations of recent California rent control real estate law changes. With our finger on the pulse of recent California legal changes, todays podcast serves as your comprehensive guide to understanding the nuances of the ever-evolving legal landscape go…

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Should You Sell Your Investment Property In 2023? 17:38

1+ y ago17:38

17:38

Each year I suggest that real estate investors evaluate their holdings to determine if they should sell their investment property. In todays show, we will cover the basics of this effort so you can decide if 2023 is the right time for you to sell your investment property. —————————————————————————————————————————————————— ➡️ Instagram: https://www.…

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Episode 221 - CEDIA 2023 1:13:36

1+ y ago1:13:36

1:13:36

Adam and Richard share their reflections on & highlights from the 2023 CEDIA Expo in Denver, including some amazing smart drapes from Lutron, two very unusual TVs from LG, a dynamic new Android-powered media remote, and a high-end streaming media box that’s affordable for home theater cinephiles. They also tackle a listener's suggestion for getting…

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Episode 220 - Let’s Build a Home Theater, Part 5 (Finale) 51:18

1+ y ago51:18

51:18

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 t…

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13 Steps to Master the Home Buying Process: Your Pre-House Hunting Checklist 26:37

1+ y ago26:37

26:37

Lets get a handle on the 13 BEST tips to prepare for your home buying experience! With an understanding of these tips, you will give yourself the power to engage in your home buying search in a way that will likely save you money and stress! —————————————————————————————————————————————————— ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelbroker/ ➡️ T…

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Buyers And Sellers Beware In 2023 22:33

2y ago22:33

22:33

In addition to some other news, this week we review some recent escalations in the application of artificial intelligence in the real estate world that will just make it even more difficult for buyers and sellers to focus on competent real estate professionals. We also talk a little about debt profiles and what that might mean for real estate. We w…

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Subprime Lending Is Still A Problem In 2023 30:47

2y ago30:47

30:47

Subprime lending is still out there, and the mainstream take on it is totally wrong. Instead of solving what causes borrowers to be subprime, the system simply bends the rules and allows those borrowers to get burdened with debt that are not equipped to manage. This leaves them very vulnerable to market shifts or other bumps in their financial road…

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Single Family, Condo, Townhomes - The Differences 6:48

2y ago6:48

6:48

This week we review the types of properties you will find in California. We will cover single family homes, condominiums and townhomes. What are the legal differences and what are the benefits and limits of each. —————————————————————————————————————————————————— ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelbroker/ ➡️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/r…

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Equity Theft Interview with Christina Martin From PLF 59:11

2y ago59:11

59:11

Join me as we get a chance to sit down with Pacific Legal Foundation Attorney Christina Martin to chat about her victory in the Supreme Court in the fight to defeat state equity theft. This amazing unanimous decision by the highest court is only matched by the astonishment that this case ever needed to go to the Supreme Court of the United States i…

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Episode 219 - Let’s Build a Home Theater, Part 4 57:48

2y ago57:48

57:48

TJ Huddleston from the HomeTech Podcast and Richard Gunther join Adam Justice at his home in Illinois to talk about the progress being made on Adam's nearly completed home theater, and the setbacks that have kept it from being totally completed. Those include getting the walls and ceiling painted, a missing part that required Adam and TJ to take a …

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AI Makes Real Estate HARDER - For Some. 25:14

2y ago25:14

25:14

If you are someone trying to find the right real estate professional to help you with buying or selling real estate, AI is making your life harder rather than better. We will discuss that and how to deal with it in todays show! #ai #chatgpt Why Files video on AI - https://youtu.be/brQLpTnDwyg —————————————————————————————————————————————————— ➡️ In…

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Santa Clara County Rental Market Review 24:41

2y ago24:41

24:41

The national trend, according to the headlines, is that rental rates are declining. What we are seeing here in Santa Clara County is a little different. In fact, even rental property types are seeing different performance in terms of rent growth or decline. Today, we are going to calibrate ourselves to what is actually happening in some key Santa C…

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The California Exodus 43:05

2y ago43:05

43:05

California has lost hundreds of thousands of residents. Tax revenues are down. Higher income earners are increasingly leaving the state. Those losses accumulate and have increased every year since at least 2017. Today we will run down the problem, how we got here and how the state government is completely botching the way forward to not just stop t…

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Investing In Vacant Land With Brent Bowers! 37:51

2y ago37:51

37:51

Join me for a special interview episode of Real Estate Realities as we sit down and chat again with Brent Bowers! He is still out there crushing it through investing in vacant land. Let's walk through his strategy and give you the tools you need to get started in this segment of the real estate market. ——————————————————————————————————————————————…

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Episode 218 - Let’s Build a Home Theater, Part 3 1:16:46

2y ago1:16:46

1:16:46

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…

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Insurance Companies Flee California 19:27

2y ago19:27

19:27

From home insurance to car coverage, insurance companies are deciding to just not do business in California any longer. So what has to happen to force companies to abandon a huge market? Well, despite the headlines, it is not just weather issues and corporate greed. Today, we take a look at the latest news that State Farm decided last week to stop …

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1% Down Loan From Rocket Mortgage 16:52

2y ago16:52

16:52

In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the often overlooked drawbacks of low-income buyers availing themselves of 1% down loans. Today we will specifically be talking about the Rocket Mortgage ONE+ loan program. While these loans may seem appealing on the surface, they can harbor hidden pitfalls that can leave borrowers vulnerable. Join u…

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Bankruptcies Up 216% 17:05

2y ago17:05

17:05

Business bankruptcies are up 216% and we are not even half way through 2023 yet! What does this mean for unemployment and the world of real estate? Let's take a minute to chat about all that! —————————————————————————————————————————————————— ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelbroker/ ➡️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rebelbroker ➡️ Faceboo…

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2023 Real Estate Market Headlines Wrong? 18:29

2y ago18:29

18:29

The headlines today sure do seem to be sending out a positive message relating to real estate. Many tell us the great home value drop is over. The most recent numbers prove we are out of the woods. Do they really? In todays show we will take a closer look and see if we should be optimistic or not. —————————————————————————————————————————————————— …

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Fight Equity Theft In 2023 34:51

2y ago34:51

34:51

Fasten your seat belt folks, today we get a classice Rebelbroker rant podcast! Let's play pretend for a moment. You find yourself in a situation where you are behind on your property tax payments. You owe $5,000 dollars. One thing leads to another and the state is going to take your property and sell it to pay your tax debt. The state does its thin…

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Episode 217 - Let’s Build a Home Theater, Part 2 1:27:36

2y ago1:27:36

1:27:36

Adam and Richard are re-joined by our panel of home theater experts — TJ Huddleston and Seth Johnson from the HomeTech Podcast, and Cinemaworks owner Owen Maddock — with some updates on Adam's home theater project. This time: What screen, projector, and speakers are right for Adam, and what should he do to get the most out of his budget? How should…

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Qualified Buyers Get Hosed In 2023 22:52

2y ago22:52

22:52

Are you a responsible borrower? Have you saved diligently for that 20% downpayment on your first home? Did you educate yourself and work toward improving your credit score so that you reached your goal of a score higher than 680? Well, then the FHFA (Federal Housing and Finance Association) would like to take this opportunity to completely screw yo…

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40 Year Mortgages - A Bad Idea 27:05

2y ago27:05

27:05

The media at large seems very excited about FHA loans being able to be adjusted to 40 year terms in cases where the borrower is in a tight spot. But does it make sense to extend the indebtedness of someone that is already in financial trouble? Extending a mortgage out to 40 years takes all the worst elements of a loan and makes them worse. In today…

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March 2023 Buyer & Seller Sentiment 23:11

2y ago23:11

23:11

In todays show we will take some time to review the latest buyer and seller sentiment data. We also take some time to consider what the data says about buyers vs what we are seeing buyers actually do in the marketplace. We will also talk a bit about thoughts relating to when to buy and what might be good options relating to taking advantage of the …

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Is The California "Dream For All" Loan Predatory Lending? 24:43

2y ago24:43

24:43

If you think of predatory lending as any borrowing scenario that has a high probability of causing issues for the borrower, I think that there is a good chance we should chat about the "California Dream For All" loan program from CalHFA (California Housing Finance Agency). Schemes like this are predicated on the idea that the price of real estate w…

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7 Great Tricks To Find Your Off Market Home Or Investment Property 20:23

2y ago20:23

20:23

If you are desperately searching to find your home or to uncover a great investment property - you just might want to consider looking for an off market property! Finding off-market homes can be a great way to gain access to properties that are not available through traditional real estate channels. These are often properties that the owner is look…

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San Francisco Living - Omitting The BIg Cons! 22:16

2y ago22:16

22:16

I came across an article a little while back on Redfin where they were discussing the pros and cons of living in San Francisco. As someone that is pretty familiar with San Francisco, I was surprised more by what they left out than what the included. San Francisco has long been considered a desirable place to live, thanks to its stunning architectur…

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Episode 216 - Let’s Build a Home Theater, Part 1 1:15:44

2y ago1:15:44

1:15:44

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?…

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7% Rates Killing Local Real Estate Sales 12:27

2y ago12:27

12:27

The recent increase in national interest rates has caused quite a stir in the real estate industry, and it is not surprising that many prospective homebuyers are feeling the pinch. With interest rates hovering around 6.97%, it's no secret that home sales will decline. The real question, however, is how buyers and sellers can navigate this situation…

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