Episode 203 - Ecobee and the Amazing, Wonderful, not Bad, Very Good Week

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Alexa acting like a creeper. Samsung's 2018 QLEDs put Bixby and SmartThings in the spotlight. An outdoor range for Philips Hue. A very, very good week for ecobee. The Apple-rumor-mill kicks into gear over a lower-priced HomePod. Some surprising follow-ups on last week's Mesh WiFi show. And much more...Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron!Show NotesMystery solved? Amazon explains what cracked up Alexa, and what they’re going to do about itSamsung’s 2018 QLED 4K TVs can blend into your wall and control your smart homeYouTube TV’s price goes up to $40 per month tomorrowPhilips introduces its first outdoor Hue lights (updated)Could Apple already be considering a lower-priced version of the HomePod?SmartThings outage takes down Samsung’s home hubecobee Garners $61M in Funding from Amazon, OthersAlexa-equipped ecobee Switch+ with HomeKit now available for pre-order, ships March 26Reddit: Ecobee4 and Alexa Drop-In • r/ecobeeLonely eero WiFi Router Needs Home - 1st Generation | eBayPick of the Week