Episode 532 - What's the Temperature in Thepool, Africa?

On this week's show: Amazon hits one million Alexa Plus users, Homey introduces Device Groups, Apple doubles down on Matter and energy management, and Philips Hue unveils yet another overpriced button. Plus, we check out Ubiquiti’s Protect 6.0 and a barking dog deterrent earns Pick of the Week. All that, project updates, and so much more!Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron!Show NotesHomeTech HeadlinesAmazon's Alexa Plus reaches one million users, big updates coming summer 2025 - The VergeIntroducing Device Groups - HomeyApple to boost home connectivity with updates to Thread and adoption of Matter in TVOS 26 - The VergeApple introduces Home EnergyKit for comprehensive energy management at WWDC 2023 - The VergeApple TV tvOS 18 software update released - 9to5MacEverything that’s happened with Sengled so far: The Comprehensive Update - RedditShelly EM Mini Gen4 - Shelly USAPhilips Hue announces new Smart Button along with updates to its line of colorful lights - The VergeTP-Link announces Tapo 4K MagCam security cameras and HomeBase H500 with Matter support - The VergeGoogle Home app gets PIP with Nest Protect automations, 'Favorites' feature, and more - The VergeCeilSense Air Quality Monitoring - CeilSenseSecurity Garage Door Opener - CircuitSetupPick of the WeekStop a neighbours barking dogRelease 2025.6 – A leap towards smarter home automation - Home Assistant BlogA new software update is now live! - RedditBlue Series (Zigbee) - Smart Presence Sensing DimmerIntroducing Protect 6.0 - Ubiquiti Networks BlogSMLIGHT Official Homepage | Useful smart automation toolsTubesZB – TubesZB Coordinators and RouterDell PowerEdge R430.pdfStore — Elevated SensorsConnect You YouTube ChannelX-Keys