The Technical Difficulties Podcast
A podcast all about the latest trends, devices and topics related to smart homes and home automation.
Episodes
40 episodes
Does Home Automation ACTUALLY Save You Time? | S5E6
Pete, Brandon, and Vince welcome Josh Wallet from Josh's Smart Home YouTube channel for a deep dive into what a fully realized, family-friendly smart home actually looks like in practice — including the wins, the fails, and everything in betwee...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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45:45
Smart Cranes, Rogue Mowers & Will AI Replace Us? ft. This Smart House | S5E5
Recorded live at CES 2026, Pete, Vince, and Brandon sit down in person with Ryan from the This Smart House YouTube channel for a wide-ranging conversation covering the smart home landscape, the realities of being a part-time creator, robot mowe...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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39:51
Eufy Walks Us Through Their New 2026 Smart Home Tech | S5E4
In this episode of the Technical Difficulties Smart Home Podcast, we sit down with Brett White from Eufy at CES to talk about the future of smart home technology.Eufy has become one of the biggest names in smart home security and automa...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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47:15
Is This New Smart Home Tech Too Good To Be True? | S5E3
What if your smart home devices never needed batteries — ever? In this episode recorded LIVE at CES 2026, Pete, Brandon, and Vince sit down with Danielle Hicks, VP of Marketing at WePower Technologies/GEMNS to learn how their energy harve...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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23:03
Ex-Firefighters Built This Smart Home Fire Device | S5E2
What if your smoke alarm could turn off your stove before a fire even started? That's exactly what Pete Thorp and Larson Webb built with Fire Avert — a smart home device born out of Pete's years as a full-time firefighter responding to the same...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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43:30
CES 2026: The Good, The Weird, & The Robots | S5E1de
Support the show and get the best deals on Zooz smart home products:👉 https://www.thesmartesthouse.com?sca_ref=6284708.sXoXFTZinuqYSeason 5 is HERE — and we're kicking it off in-person! Pete, Brandon and Vince are back from CES 2026...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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59:57
Smart Home Secrets from a PRO
Support our Podcast and find the best deal on Zooz smart home Products:https://www.thesmartesthouse.com?sca_ref=6284708.sXoXFTZinuqYPete's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DIYSmartHomeGuy1Brandon's Channel: https://www.youtube....
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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52:46
The Bare Truth About Smart Home Tech (From a 25-Year Veteran)
Support our Podcast and find the best deal on Zooz smart home Products:https://www.thesmartesthouse.com?sca_ref=6284708.sXoXFTZinuqYPete's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DIYSmartHomeGuy1Brandon's Channel: https://www.youtube....
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:00:06
He Hacked a Kmart Lamp…Then Went Viral
Todays Guest: @TheStockPot-AU Support our Podcast and find the best deal on Zooz smart home Products:https://www.thesmartesthouse.com?sca_ref=6284...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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54:26
#1 Smart Home YouTuber shares his secret home automation sauce
Todays Guest: @SmartHomeSolver Support our Podcast and find the best deal on Zooz smart home Products:https://www.thesmartesthouse.com?sca_ref=628...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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1:10:50
Smart Home Dos and Don't from Steve DOES
Todays Guest: @SteveDOES Support our Podcast and find the best deal on Zooz smart home Products:https://www.thesmartesthouse.com?sca_ref=6284708.s...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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57:18
Mow Money, Mow Problems
We’re talking everything robot lawnmowers with robot mower expert Matt Granos from Midwest Turf Tech.Discover how robot mowers work, their pros and cons, and whether they’re worth the investment in this deep dive featuring the experts a...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:05:39
Surviving a Christmas Eve Hack with Aaron from Make It Work
Season 4, Episode 4 — The Technical Difficulty Smart Home PodcastTodays Guest: Aaron from @MakeItWorkTech Support our Podcast and find the best de...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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56:18
Lifehackster shares his life hacks for success
Todays Guest: @LifeHackster Support our Podcast and find the best deal on Zooz smart home Products:https://www.thesmartesthouse.com?sca_ref=6284708.sX...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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58:50
Talking Tech with Eric from Modern Day Tech
Todays Guest: @ModernDayTechSupport our Podcast and find the best deal on Zooz smart home Products:https://www.thesmartesthouse.com?sca_ref=6284708.sXoXFTZinuqYPete's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DIYSmartHomeGuy1Bra...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:14:56
So you want to start a smart home company?
Agnes from Zooz shares insights into the quirky world of butt darts, the evolution of her company from a home automation hobby to a leading brand in smart home technology, and the innovative products they are developing. The discussion covers t...
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Season 3
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54:56
Living in a Franken-home with Mark and Valerie
Guests: @Appmyhome Mark and ValerieValerie and Mark from At My Home share their journey into tech reviews and the evolution of their YouTube channel....
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1:12:54
The Journey of a Smart Home Influencer
Guest @AutomatedHouse Jimmy HawkinsJimmy Hawkins shares his journey into the world of smart home technology, detailing his experiences with various d...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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56:33
Simon Say Listen To This Episode
Today's Guest: @simonsayshomeassistant In this engaging conversation, Simon discusses his passion for home automation, the challenges and joys of content creation, and the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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51:41
The Home Assistant Podcast Meets Technical Difficulties
In this episode of the Technical Difficulties Smart Home podcast, we talk with Rohan and Phil from the Home Assistant Podcast. They discuss the evolution of Home Assistant, the challenges faced with smart home devices, and the importance of com...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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53:59
Talkin' Tech with Brett
Tech With Brett shares his journey from a tech enthusiast to the most viewed smart home YouTuber, discussing his experiences with various smart home devices, automation, and the challenges of content creation. He emphasizes the importance of us...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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52:54
Shane Whatley shares his smart home secrets
Guest @ShaneCreates In this episode of the Technical Difficulties Smart Home Podcast we interview Shane Watley, a prominent YouTube creator in the smart home s...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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57:28
Steven Robles starts from scratch | Podcast s3 e6
Steven Robles shares his experience building his smart home from scratch in his new house. Steven also gives us his top Apple products and provides valuable insight on making life easier with Apple Home and Apple Shortcuts. Aspiring youtu...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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57:32
Making the leap to Home Assistant w/Michael Leen
In this episode, host Pete and co-hosts Brandon and Vinny welcome Michael Leen, a YouTube creator specializing in home automation. They discuss Michael's journey into the smart home space, his content creation strategies, and the evolution of s...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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45:50
Talkin Smart Home Security With The Pro: George Langabeer
In this episode of the Technical Difficulties Smart Home Podcast, we welcome George Langabeer, a leading voice in smart home security. George shares his journey from loss prevention manager to smart home technology expert, discussing the import...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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48:02