Andrew O'Hara
On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider, your hosts discuss the unreleased Sonos soundbar, Leviton's updated Decora switches, and some great ideas for NFC tags.
It appears Sonos is getting ready to launch a more affordable soundbar. Leaked details of the Sonos Ray show a $250 soundbar that sits below the Beam and Arc in the lineup. To coincide with this launch, Sonos also looks to be announcing its own virtual assistant similar to Apple's Siri.
This week we also saw Leviton launch a new line of Decora switches that don't require a neutral wire. These switches are ideal for older homes that lack the neutral wire wiring that is commonly found in newer homes.
Finally, we wrap up the episode by discussing some great ideas for NFC tags. With just a tap of your iPhone, you can trigger all sorts of automations.
Links from the show
- Onvis Set to Release New Thread-Enabled Devices
- Nanoleaf Remote
- Arlo Essentials Indoor Camera Gets HomeKit Integration
- Leviton announces HomeKit-enabled Decora home lighting solutions for older homes
- Report shows that Amazon uses data from Alexa smart speakers to serve targeted ads - The Verge
- Exclusive: Sonos' next soundbar will be called the Sonos Ray - The Verge
- Sonos releasing its own privacy-focused voice assistant in June
- Fibaro Flood, Water & Temperature Sensor
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3 Comments
Regarding the Leviton 3-way dimmer setup discussed in the podcast…
You're going to have to follow all the instructions to set up and program the switches for them to work. The secondary switch sends data through the wiring to the master switch in order to control your dimmer. It’s not unreasonable to be expected to follow the instructions fully as you set them up to get them to work. Seriously. Once you’ve done that, the switches will work manually, even if your WiFi goes down.
Well said AppleZulu! I came here to say the same thing. I used to have the zWave version and YES, the wiring can be tricky. It is not like regular multiple way wiring. Please don't bash products until you install them correctly! These switches probably do exactly what Stephen wants and because he didn't follow the directions, and then they didn't work properly, he and Andrew make them sound like they're a terrible product.