Episode 153 - Breaking the Mold with Richard Berrie of iHummingbird

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Richard Berrie, CEO and President of iHummingbird. Berrie and his team take a unique approach, leveraging low-cost solutions such as Nest, Sonos, and Lutron Caseta to generate business and build relationships. Proving the theory that these consumer-focused products present up-selling opportunities to savvy professionals, iHummingbird is doing a booming business - with an average installation price of $35,000. Tune in to hear how exactly how he's doing it!

That plus... How the new HDMI 2.1 spec might create more problems than it solves. Netflix penetration surpasses a new milestone. Pandora shows up late to the on-demand streaming party. And a clever new voice-controlled approach to tech support from OneVision.

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Show Notes

• New HDMI 2.1 Specification Transmits 48Gbps to Handle 8K60Hz with HDR, 4K120Hz
• Netflix penetration into U.S. homes surpasses DVRs
• Pandora Premium Can’t Hang With Spotify and Apple
• Pandora finally gets into the on-demand music streaming game, challenging Spotify and Apple Music
• Pandora finally gets into the on-demand music streaming game, challenging Spotify and Apple Music
• Alexa, Tell Tech Support to Give Me a Call
• Interview: iHummingbird
• Florida Integrator Builds Successful ‘Disruptive’ Business Model Around Nest