Flight Tracking Poster, Schlage Sense Pro Review, & Listener Questions with Dan Wroclawski from Consumer Reports
Smart Home InsiderShow Notes
This week's guest host is Daniel Wroclawski, Senior Home & Appliances Writer at Consumer Reports. Andrew and Dan cover the latest smart home news, from Apple Home dashboard apps and new Matter gear to premium locks, Matter dehumidifiers, smart shades, and mesh router recommendations. They also answer listener questions and share practical advice on the best products for real-world homes. Highlights Home Deck app for Apple TV and iPad Leviton’s new Matter-over-Wi-Fi Decora switch and dimmer Ubiquiti SuperLink and Thread hardware Flight Portrait, the e-ink flight tracker Schlage Sense Pro vs. Aqara U400 12 South’s updated 25W valet charger HiSense Matter dehumidifier Smart shade retrofit recommendations Mesh router picks for smart homes
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