Show Notes
Abe and Steven join us for this month’s Homey Podcast to share everything they’ve been up to in their smart homes. We dive into the latest smart home news, including Philips Hue leaks, Futurehome updates, and HomeKit developments. Next, we take a deep dive into Vibe Coding: how Abe and Steven have been using it to build their Homey apps, the advantages it brings, what to watch out for, and where AI still needs to improve. Finally, we showcase Dynamic Electricity Prices in Homey and explore how it can optimize your smart home energy setup.
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