Episode 210 - Google IO 2018

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Join us as we dissect Google IO 2018. In a very strong showing for the company, this year's conference featured numerous announcements that home tech enthusiasts everywhere should be excited about.That, plus...Netgear releases a nice addition to their Orbi lineupRing's new neighborhood safety appProof from Hisense that feature-rich 4K TVs are now a commodityMore intriguing clues about Sonos' new soundbarAlexa and Cortana join forcesFacebook sets its sights on an overseas smart speaker launchControl4 makes a big bet on local showroomsBeer kegs get smartAnd more...Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron!Show NotesNetgear put a cable modem in latest Orbi wifi routerRing launches the Neighbors app to keep your community saferHisense’s latest 4K UHD Roku TV models are big on features, small on priceAwesome picture for the price, and Roku TV seals the dealSonos plans home theater event for June 6thJBL's next soundbar doubles as an Android TV boxAlexa and Cortana finally team up in limited betaFacebook’s smart speakers will launch overseas before they hit the U.S.Control your SimpliSafe home security system with Amazon Alexa voice commands140 Control4 ‘Certified’ Smart-Home Showrooms Spring up OvernightControl4 Q1 Revenues Up 18%; More Acquisitions to ComeBeer kegs latest to join the smart device party with the KegtronThe 10 biggest announcements from Google I/O 2018All the new features coming to Google Assistant, including mannersGoogle Assistant grows hookup list to over 5K smart home devices, appliancesPic of the Week