Gear mentioned by Jen Tuohy
Hardware and equipment Jen Tuohy has mentioned across podcast appearances.
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First Alert SC5
Recommendedby First Alert
“Nest Protect replacement: First Alert SC5 at one hundred twenty-nine dollars replaces discontinued Nest Protect but lacks Pathlight feature and presence sensing.”
Mentioned on: The Vergecast · Your smart home questions, answeredInovelli smart switches
Recommendedby Inovelli
“Use Philips Hue bulbs with Inovelli smart switches featuring smart bulb mode to maintain connectivity when switches are flipped off, enabling voice control and motion sensing.”
Mentioned on: The Vergecast · Extreme smart home makeoverEve Aqua smart hose timers
Recommendedby Eve
“Deploy moisture sensors paired with Eve Aqua smart hose timers to automate plant watering based on soil conditions, plus leak detectors under every sink and contact sensors in closets.”
Mentioned on: The Vergecast · Extreme smart home makeoverBosch 800 series Matter-enabled appliances
Recommendedby Bosch
“Install Bosch 800 series Matter-enabled appliances starting at $2,500 to future-proof for upcoming energy monitoring features, allowing automated tracking and optimization of major power draws.”
Mentioned on: The Vergecast · Extreme smart home makeoverHomePod mini
Recommendedby Apple
“Begin with Matter-compatible smart bulbs like Philips Hue Essentials at sixty dollars for four bulbs, which connect directly to HomePod mini via Thread without requiring bridges.”
Mentioned on: The Vergecast · Your smart home questions, answeredGentex Place Alarm
Recommendedby Gentex
“Alternative Gentex Place Alarm offers indoor air quality monitoring, white noise, optional camera, and customizable nightlight colors for two hundred to three hundred dollars, though requires hardwired installation without smart home platform integration currently.”
Mentioned on: The Vergecast · Your smart home questions, answeredPhilips Hue Essentials
Recommendedby Philips
“Begin with Matter-compatible smart bulbs like Philips Hue Essentials at sixty dollars for four bulbs, which connect directly to HomePod mini via Thread without requiring bridges.”
Mentioned on: The Vergecast · Your smart home questions, answeredPhilips Hue bulbs
Recommendedby Philips
“Use Philips Hue bulbs with Inovelli smart switches featuring smart bulb mode to maintain connectivity when switches are flipped off, enabling voice control and motion sensing while preserving traditional switch functionality.”
Mentioned on: The Vergecast · Extreme smart home makeoverApple TV
by Apple
“New HomePod and Apple TV expected spring 2024, but advanced AI features delayed by Siri development struggles compared to Amazon and Google competitors.”
Mentioned on: The Vergecast · Your smart home questions, answeredHomePod
by Apple
“New HomePod and Apple TV expected spring 2024, but advanced AI features delayed by Siri development struggles compared to Amazon and Google competitors.”
Mentioned on: The Vergecast · Your smart home questions, answered