Episode 86 - Unnatural Scrolling

In what's become emblematic of the CEDIA channel, this week's episode of HomeTech takes a decidedly split approach, focusing on equal parts pro and DIY technologies. After all, the differences between the two camps, at least from the casual observer's perspective, are becoming increasingly difficult to spot.While our conversations cover a wide variety of topics, there is a theme that binds: companies and platforms will come and go, so choose your technology carefully. Amongst the topics covered are a few updates from the VIA Home closure, a great op-ed that reminds us when it comes to "custom" sometimes less is more, continued innovation from a bankrupt company, and much more.As always we hope you enjoy the show! If you'd like to support our efforts to bring you more episodes like this one you could leave us a review on iTunes, or consider becoming a patron of HomeTech by visiting our Patreon page.Show NotesVIA Home Closure Update(CEPro 2009) Who Owns the Code? CE Industry’s Dirty Little SecretControl4 Q3 Earnings TranscriptOverall revenue up 11% year over yearNon-core hospitality business downShift towards new construction across dealerbase is prolonging the sales cyclePlan to continue investing in straight to consumer advertising - "Evangelism"Control4 National Builder ProgramA specific reminder that Q1 is traditionally their slowest QuarterJulie Jacobson on the Virtues of ‘Less-Custom’Lowes Iris Hub UpdateWhat We Learned From The Wink HubWink Adds Support for CanaryNew Apple TVDon't Drop the ATV Remote!Scrolling is backwards!No IP Control, even using Apple's own Remote appPlex App for Apple TV