Episode 216 - Exploring Plex

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Jason and Seth take a deep dive into Plex, a market-leading media server solution. From exploring the Plex's origins as an answer to XBMC for Mac users to its rapidly expanding functionality as a live TV DVR solution with Plex Pass, this solution has clearly come a long way. For anyone considering alternatives for locally-stored, streaming, or live TV, this episode is a can't miss.

That plus...

• LifeDoor, a Kickstarter project that could save lives
• TP-Link's new mesh router can also control smart home devices
• Amazon's new delivery service, Hub, aims at apartment dwellers
• Vivint launches new Google Home integrations
• Thoughts on Amazon's new Fire TV Cube
• And much more...

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Show Notes

• Smart door attachment slows house fires with devilishly simple technique
• Flo Technologies Introduces HomeProtect Water Damage Reimbursment Program
• Google Home can now handle up to three commands at once
• TP-Link’s new mesh router can control smart home gadgets
• No doorman to receive your delivery? With Hub by Amazon, that is not a problem
• Vivint smart home products are now all voice-enabled with Google Assistant
• Episode 112 - Smart Home as a Service w/ Jeff Lyman of Vivint
• Amazon's Fire TV Cube squeezes an Echo into its set-top box
• Plex's grid guide gives cord cutters a traditional TV look
• HDHomeRun - Watch TV anywhere in your home
• Plex Media Server
• Antennas Direct | TV Transmitter Locator and Mapping Tool
• Bubble Guppies on Nick Jr.