Episode 208 - Keeping Home Automation in the Home with Hubitat

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Patrick Stuart of Hubitat for our first-ever installment of the "Startup Showcase". With a unique focus on removing cloud-dependence, and the inherent privacy and reliability issues that come with it, Hubitat is bringing a refreshingly "local" approach to making your home smarter. Smart home enthusiasts won't want to miss this one...That, plus the latest home technology headlines including:Comcast and Netflix offer a new bundle dealHulu's steep (limited time) discount on its HBO add-onESPN+ released for cord-cutting sports fansLutron acquires KetraGoogle brings DIY to AINetflix Q1 report shows the company is red hotBudget TV streaming app Philo making a name for itselfAmazon and Best Buy playing nicelyWhat supply chain reports say about HomePod salesAnd more...Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron!Show NotesCEDIA Expo | Home Tech Trade Show & Conference in San Diego2018 Hurricane Season Expected to Be More Active Than Usual, CSU Forecasters SayComcast will soon offer packages with Netflix bundled inHulu discounts its HBO add-on to $5 per monthESPN+ is the sports-streaming cord-cutters have been waiting forLutron to Acquire Natural Light Maker KetraGoogle launches updated DIY kits for AI voice & vision w/ edu focus, available at TargetNetflix subscriber count hits 125 millionBudget TV service Philo now streams on Amazon and Apple devicesAmazon and Best Buy, better together? Smart TV deal is online giant's latest move into physical retailChina Times Echoes Poor HomePod Sales and Rumors About Possible Lower-Priced VersionChinese Report Says $150-$200 HomePod and $799-$899 MacBook Air to Launch This Year KGI: Apple could sell just 2 million HomePods across all of 2018, company ‘mulls’ low-cost modelApple’s Stumbling HomePod Isn’t the Hot Seller It WantedInterview: Local Home Automation with HubitatPic of the WeekRing $40 off coupon code: DS40OFF