Episode 320 - Making Dumb Appliances Smart with David Bambrick of Connected Life Labs

On this episode of HomeTech: We are joined by David Bambrick, CEO of Connected Life Labs. Our conversation explores the company’s mission to make dumb appliances smart. We explore SmartDry, their first product targeted at dryers. An engineer first, David takes us behind the scenes, sharing some of the unique challenges he and his team had to overcome to design an IoT product that functions reliability inside a giant metal box full of wet, tumbling clothes, high temperatures, and static electricity. We then zoom out to discuss the company’s partnerships with energy providers, future plans aimed at other appliances, and more.That, plus the latest home tech headlines including: ISE 2021 gets postponed until June. CEDIA cancels all in-person tech summits for 2020. Lutron announces its Connection 2020 series of virtual events. Wyze is practically giving away its new smart doorbell. Quibi looks for a buyer after a lackluster launch. Roku and NBCU bury the hatchet. And more…Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron!Show NotesHomeTech HeadlinesISE 2021 Postponed to June 2021 Due Ongoing Coronavirus Concerns - CEPROCEDIA Cancels All In-Person Tech Summits for 2020 - CEPROLutron Launches Connection 2020 Series of Virtual Events - Residential SystemsWyze Video DoorbellRoku and NBCUniversal Reach Deal for Peacock, Renew Agreement for NBC TV AppsMailbagBrultech Research Inc.Pick of the WeekFunction101 Button Remote for AppleTV