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, This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Clean My Mac 3: A simple and powerful application for keeping your Mac clean, maintained, and healthy. Jamf Now: Manage your Apple devices from anywhere. Get your first three devices free! 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Guest Starring: Robert Spivack Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership DoItForMe.Solutions 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