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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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Pete, Brandon, and Vince welcome Josh Wallet from Josh's Smart Home YouTube channel for a deep dive into what a fully realized, family-friendly smart home actually looks like in practice — including the wins, the fails, and everything in between.

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Recorded live at CES 2026, Pete, Vince, and Brandon sit down in person with Ryan from the This Smart House YouTube channel for a wide-ranging conversation covering the smart home landscape, the realities of being a part-time creator, robot mowers goi... more

In this episode of the Technical Difficulties Smart Home Podcast, we sit down with Brett White from Eufy at CES to talk about the future of smart home technology.

Eufy has become one of the biggest names in smart home security and automation, with p... more

What if your smart home devices never needed batteries — ever? In this episode recorded LIVE at CES 2026, Pete, Brandon, and Vince sit down with Danielle Hicks, VP of Marketing at WePower Technologies/GEMNS  to learn how their energy harvesting techn... more

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Recent Guests

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
Fire Avert
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
Richard Gunther
Smart Home OG, longtime podcaster
Independent/Smart Home media
Episode: The Bare Truth About Smart Home Tech (From a 25-Year Veteran)
Dillan Stock
Dillan Stock from The Stockpot YouTube channel
The Stockpot YouTube channel
Episode: He Hacked a Kmart Lamp…Then Went Viral
Steve Does
YouTube tech content creator focused on SmartHome and networking
SteveDoes YouTube channel
Episode: Smart Home Dos and Don't from Steve DOES
Matt Granos
Co-founder of Midwest Turf Tech, specializes in robot lawn mowers
Midwest Turf Tech
Episode: Mow Money, Mow Problems

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Pete
Host of the show (multiple references across episodes)
Brandon
Co-host and recurring host/guest host with deep involvement in show
Vince
Host/Co-host with recurring involvement and guest appearances

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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.
Lifehackster shares his life hacks for success
Q: Can you tell us how you got started with Lifehackster and what drew you to smart-home cameras?
I started as a hobby reviewing smart-home devices, then shifted toward security cameras because the market exploded with new models and features, and I found there was a big audience for practical, tested insights into what actually works.
#1 Smart Home YouTuber shares his secret home automation sauce
Q: Have you had any unexpected viral videos or backlash from listeners?
Yes, a video about light switches went viral unexpectedly; there was some backlash about feeding kids candy, but overall audience feedback is nuanced and often mixed, with some fans praising content and others commenting critically.

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This show concentrates on smart home technology, devices, and home automation trends, with a practical, hands-on angle. Conversations frequently center on real-world product details, installation challenges, and ecosystem interoperability, often featuring CES floor takeaways, sponsor integrations, and live demonstrations. Guests range from founders and engineers to professional installers and prominent tech creators, delivering in-depth tech insight, practical tips, and industry context. A notable strength is the blend of technical depth with creator perspectives, plus ongoing coverage of standards like Z-Wave, Matter, and local-control approaches, which helps listeners assess what's worth deploying in their own homes or client projects.

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3. Pete Thorp
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5. TJ Huddleston
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7. Dillan Stock
8. Steve Does

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