Episode 209 - The Amazon and Sonos Show

On this week's episode of HomeTech: After a rare week off, we catch up on a busy couple of weeks in smart home news. Dominated mostly by Amazon and Sonos, this week's stories include:

• Apple kills off the Airport line
• Sonos files for an IPO valuing the company at $3 billion
• Sonos' newer speakers will support AirPlay2 (and Seth is still pissed)
• The latest on Sonos rumored new soundbar
• Amazon noses into the security installation business
• Alexa gets a memory
• Alexa will now teach your kids some manners
• A huge talent departure for Alexa's smart home efforts
• Honeywell revamps their security offerings
• And much more...

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Show Notes

• Apple officially discontinues AirPort router line, no plans for future hardware
• Apple outlines key features to look for when upgrading from AirPort devices
• Sonos files for an IPO that may value the company at $3 billion
• Sonos confirms only newer speakers will support AirPlay 2
• Sonos Getting Ready to Introduce New Smart Home Theater Speaker With HDMI
• Alexa will soon have a memory
• Amazon to release new Alexa options for families and kids, including ‘magic word’ feature that gives positive reinforcement for saying ‘please’
• You may soon be able to control your home with a smart wall
• The Skinnier $15 OTT Bundle Has Arrived
• Friday was my last day at Amazon
• Honeywell 2019: Next-Gen Security & Home Automation is One Platform for Wired, Wireless, DIY, Pro
• Amazon is now selling home security services, including installations and no monthly fees
• Amazon Debuts Smart Home Services, Security Package Tiers
• That HUGE Story on Secretive ‘Amazon Home Security Services’
• Pic of the Week
• NodeSchool
• Computer Science Field Guide