New Philips Hue Devices, Pre-Wiring a Home, and HomeKit Camera Battery Automations

Hue announces new bulbs and devices, VOCOlinc is still alive, pre-wiring a home for ethernet, and we answer listener questions on HomeKit camera battery and Fall decoration automations.

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Links from the show

• Philips Hue debuts brighter bulbs, multi-color gradient lamps & more
• Eve updates Thermo smart thermostat with Thread support
• CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub - Amazon
• Building A Home - TYM Home Theaters & Smart Homes
• ‎Home+ 5 App
• Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Bridge Dimmer - Amazon
• Wemo Smart Plug - Amazon
• Eve Energy - Amazon

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