Ep 4: DIY Disasters, Foam Parties & Neglecting Our Smart Home

This week Shane and Caroline are all over the place — from neglected smart home automations that make Caroline’s eye twitch 😬, to DIY “repairs” that never quite get finished, Hobby Lobby plant hauls, and even foam party flashbacks (yes, really).We also answer your questions about:• The infamous “lockout” story with smart locks• Which automations Caroline actually hates (spoiler: most of them)•How the family really feels about constant tech changes in the house• Why Shane neglects the smart home while chasing new gadgets• Robot vacuums & mops that finally actually clean📅 New episodes every Tuesday!If you enjoy the laughs, rants, and real-life conversations, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe.Submit YOUR questions or topics (anonymously) for a future podcast here:https://shanewhatley.com/wife-approved-podcast/Thanks to our sponsor Aqara for supporting this episode! Check out their affordable and reliable smart home products:• Doorbell Camera G410 https://amzn.to/3Jzu9py• Camera G100 Indoor/Outdoor https://amzn.to/47Ow0R7• LED Strip T1 https://amzn.to/4lP5Tx5• Ceiling Light T1M https://amzn.to/4oTKbKQ• Camera G5 Pro https://amzn.to/47Ox1Zr📝 Show Notes:Narwal Flow Robot Vacuum Mophttps://tidd.ly/3HhUJT9Note: Affiliate links help support the channel at no additional cost to you. Thanks for your support!📸 Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes + extras:https://www.instagram.com/wifeapprovedpodcast⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction01:02 – Caroline’s Eye Twitch Returns04:20 – Chemo Support & Family Stress10:08 – Hobby Lobby Plants & Christmas Plans15:26 – Shane’s Mustache & Foam Party Flashback21:42 – Neglected Smart Home Automations28:54 – Sponsor Shoutout: Aqara32:10 – Smart Lock Lockout Story38:36 – How the Family Handles New Tech45:55 – Robot Vacuums & Tech of the Week53:12 – Listener Questions