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A podcast all about the latest trends, devices and topics related to smart homes and home automation.

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What happens when the smart home meets the backyard? In this episode, Pete, Brandon, and Vince sit down with Dustin Green, Weber's Head Grill Master, and Marc Mariny, Director of Product Management at Weber, for a wide-ranging conversation about outd... more

What's it really like to test every smart home product on the market — when your job literally never turns off?

We sat down with Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, Senior Reviewer at The Verge, for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about living on the bleed... more

Robot mowers have been around for years — but bad reviews, boundary wire headaches, and yards that just didn't cooperate held most people back. That's changing fast. This week we sit down with Todd from Worx to dig into their latest robot mower platf... more

What if your TV could automatically answer a video call from your daughter — no buttons, no tech confusion, no missed connections? This week we sit down with Costin Tuculescu, CEO of Onscreen Joy / Joy Living, the company that debuted their AI compan... more

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Recent Guests

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Senior Reviewer at The Verge
The Verge
Episode: What The Verge's Reviewer Actually Uses at Home (After Testing Everything) | S5E10
Costin Tuculescu
CEO of Joy Living by Onscreen
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Episode: Should Your Elderly Parent Have an AI Best Friend? | S5E8
Victoria Garcia Massimo
Director of Sales and Business Development at Airzone
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Episode: Are Furnaces Dead? The Smart HVAC Revolution Nobody's Talking About| S5E7
Josh Wallet
Host of Josh's Smart Home YouTube channel
Josh Wallet, Josh's Smart Home
Episode: Does Home Automation ACTUALLY Save You Time? | S5E6
Brett White
Representative, Eufy Security (Anchor)
Eufy Security (Anchor)
Episode: Eufy Walks Us Through Their New 2026 Smart Home Tech | S5E4
Danielle Hicks
From Gems (WePower Technologies); energy harvesting technology advocate
Gems / WePower Technologies
Episode: Is This New Smart Home Tech Too Good To Be True? | S5E3
Pete Thorp
Inventor and creator of Fire Avert, firefighter by training
Fire Avert
Episode: Ex-Firefighters Built This Smart Home Fire Device | S5E2
Larson Webb
CTO behind Fire Avert, involved in product development and integrations
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Episode: Ex-Firefighters Built This Smart Home Fire Device | S5E2
TJ Huddleston
Professional smart home and network installer; co-host of Home Tech Podcast
Hometech.fm / Columbus, Ohio-based low-voltage company
Episode: Smart Home Secrets from a PRO

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Pete
Host of The Technical Difficulties Podcast / Smart Home Podcast / related shows
Brandon
Host/Co-host on The Technical Difficulties Smart Home Podcast and related shows
Vince
Host/Guest on CES episodes and main show

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Should Your Elderly Parent Have an AI Best Friend? | S5E8
Q: What is the first step someone should take to help an aging parent age in place more successfully?
Conduct research using local aging-in-place resources and start conversations about available technologies, including TV-based or tablet-based solutions.
Does Home Automation ACTUALLY Save You Time? | S5E6
Q: How did you get into making videos and sharing your smart home journey publicly?
The guest explains he started the channel a couple of years ago after a long wait due to outside employment constraints, saw some initial success and a lull, and kept going to share what he was learning and the unique projects in his home, like the movie theater and the soda machine.
The Bare Truth About Smart Home Tech (From a 25-Year Veteran)
Q: What does success look like for you with a podcast?
Success is defined by the host as personal enjoyment and the ability to inform and share knowledge with listeners, rather than purely chasing sponsorships or numbers.
Lifehackster shares his life hacks for success
Q: What makes a sponsorship work for you, and do you ever avoid sponsored content?
I accept sponsorship only from brands I use and trust. If I do sponsored work, I try to keep the review process honest and maintain my usual editorial standards, sometimes choosing not to do a sponsored review if it could compromise integrity.
Lifehackster shares his life hacks for success
Q: How do you manage income between YouTube and Amazon, and how do campaigns affect your content strategy?
YouTube is not my main income; Amazon campaigns and product-based sales are a major revenue stream. I repurpose content across platforms and participate in campaigns when they align with the products I'm testing, ensuring I stay authentic with my audience while leveraging brand partnerships.

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What is The Technical Difficulties Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical smart home topics, exploring how devices, standards, and services actually work in real homes. Recurring through-line conversations include interoperability challenges (Matter, Z-Wave/Longevity of protocols), hands-on testing of gadgets (robot vacuums, lawn mowers, cameras, smart lighting), and implementation tips for DIY enthusiasts and professional installers. Sponsors and guest perspectives frequently surface product rationales, installation realities, and long-term usability, making the show a useful resource for homeowners, integrators, and tech buyers who want actionable advice and honest opinions about new smart home tech. A notable strength is the balance between deep-dive tech context (apps, protocols,... more

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