Show Notes
The 11th annual Technology.fm Fireside Chat brings together a group of smart home podcasters for a year-end roundtable on the biggest developments of the past year. Richard Gunther and Adam Justice from the Smart Home Show join Gavin, TJ, and Seth to reflects on key products, platforms, and trends that shaped the smart home, what worked, what disappointed, and what it all means heading into the year ahead. Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Show Notes
Most intersting Stories of 2025Chamberlain blocks smart home integrations with its garage door openers — again - The Verge Z-Wave is not dead Amazon Alexa+ vs. Google Gemini: Which AI Will Rule Your Smart Home? Trump launched global tariff wars in 2025. Here's a recap of his trade actions this year
Favorite Products of 2025AI Horn Speaker - Ubiquiti Store You've Been Using AI the Hard Way (Use This Instead) Aqara Light Switch H2 US Indoor & Outdoor Christmas Lights: Decor & Tree Lights | Twinkly Aqara Presence Multi-Sensor FP300: 5-in-1 Detection Bridge Pro - Smart hub | Philips Hue Birdbuddy : Home
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