Gary joins me as we catch up on our latest smart home projects, new tutorials for the Korg Multi/Poly and Wavestate, and take a quick first look at the newly announced Surface devices. Plus, we chat about automation, AI video creation, vinyl over Sonos, underfloor heating tech, and some not-so-great experiences with smart home firmware updates.
📺 Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction
00:31 – Catching up with Gary
01:11 – Blink Outdoor Camera Battery Extender Review
03:56 – Eero Doorbell Battery Swap Workflow
05:30 – Home Assistant Integration with Blink
06:03 – First Look: Surface Laptop 5G
08:12 – Surface Pro 12-inch ARM Edition
10:02 – Comparing Surface Models and Prices
12:12 – ARM Limitations for Music Production
14:22 – New Wavestate and Multi/Poly Tutorials
15:27 – CS-80 Inspired Patches for Multi/Poly
16:03 – Community Patch Pack Contributions
17:29 – Sampling Multi/Poly for Wavestate
18:30 – Sorrento Sunset Song Video
20:01 – Presence Sensor Review (Emotion Pro)
21:52 – Follow-me Lighting and Home Assistant Ideas
23:02 – Sonos Integration and Vinyl Playback
24:44 – ESP32 Bluetooth Presence Sensing
26:03 – Lighting for Video Tips
27:17 – Synth Studio Power Control Setup
27:30 – Underfloor Heating Exploration
30:04 – Smart Thermostat for Floor Heating
32:08 – Netatmo Firmware Issues and Smart Home Risks
34:44 – Show Wrap-up and What’s Coming Next
35:44 – YouTube Channel Updates and EV Content
36:36 – Final Thoughts on Video Editing and Outro
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