SmartThings

I can probably, uh, you know, confirm if there is a newer update to that.

But we are certified, you know, we'd worked with, uh, you know, the, the hub, one- the only hub that supports today is Samsung SmartThings.

You know-

Yeah

You know, I test all the ecosystems here.

Yeah.

I have a whole Samsung SmartThings setup, and I've been testing other ones.

And that's one of the things that, like, if I'm giving you one piece of, uh, feedback, is I like all of the Alt- the Alta Cam and the Ultraloq stuff, but I feel like you guys over-promise sometimes, and I don't know if it's because of the inventory and everything that's kind of the turmoil in the world right now.

I've got fridge.

One of the reasons is because it had the hacks component for LG WebOS and LG SmartThings.

Not SmartThings, sorry, I think Q or whatever their branding is.

And I chose that because it was home assistant compatible.

And now LG have come out with their official integration into home assistant.

Bolt Pro and Latch 5 Pro are positioned around the ALiro-certified digital keys, so you can just tap your phone or wallet or whatever, Samsung, Apple Wallet, all that good stuff on it.

And the Bolt Pro and Latch 5 Pro integrate with Samsung SmartThings, uh, for automations like turning on lights and all that good stuff.

Uh, let's see.

No known pricing on these.

Epson has lifted the curtain on a new generation of 4K laser home cinema projectors, utilising AI-driven picture optimisation.

The range is centered on the latest iteration of Epson's 3LCD laser platform, here enhanced with AI imaging powered by an MT9681 chipset with MatterSupport and Google Home, Samsung SmartThings and Home Assistant integration for smart home control.

All four models deliver pixel-shifted 4K resolution at screen sizes up to 500 inches with brightness levels designed to suit both dedicated cinema rooms and everyday media rooms.

Epson says the goal is to combine high-performance projection with simple setup and flexible integration.

Then there's the EH-LS7500, which introduces short throw capability to Epson's professional home lineup for the first time, offering 3,500 lumens and large screen projection in compact spaces.

Possible applications include indoor golf simulation and gaming.

All models use an upgraded laser engine with LD Boost technology for higher brightness without increased noise, and MatterSupport enables integration with platforms, including Google Home, Samsung SmartThings and Home Assistant.

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It is a thread sensor, so you could just connect this with any Matter ecosystem you have.

So if you're running your Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, Apple Home, whatever, you can just plug this in, scan the code on the stem, Add it to your ecosystem and you have a presence sensor.

Basic functionality, right? You're good to go.

The other option you can actually, which is pretty cool, You can set this up via thread through the Aqara app, as long as your phone and everything is on the same thread network, and then it'll generate a matter code which can be added to any ecosystem you want, if that makes sense.

Today's guest has earned the right to answer that opening question.

Andrew Brooks is the founder and CEO of Contextual.io and a serial entrepreneur who co-founded SmartThings, acquired by Samsung and now running in devices all over the world, including my basement, and SMB Live, acquired by Reach Local.

These days, he has a name for something that should make every executive just a little bit uncomfortable, the AI hype tax, the price companies pay when they switch on ChatGPT or Copilot, call it transformation, and wonder why nothing has actually changed.

So, Andrew, in this conversation, I'm really hoping that we're going to dig into how to tell whether an AI use case is production ready or just a great demo, what it really takes to turn AI from a chatbot into a teammate, and when you should kind of rent AI tools, which is an interesting new phrase for using someone else's software, versus building capabilities that you actually own.

And so my question is, what are the lessons here that enterprise AI people haven't learned yet? What do we need to learn from this last decade?

Gosh, it's such an interesting question and drawing that corollary, my brain is going in a lot of directions.

I think number one, when we were creating SmartThings, there were a lot of moving parts to make those systems work.

You had a mobile app, you had whatever the connectivity of the mobile app was that the user was having.

Typical applications include homes, offices, retail spaces and small commercial environments.

The Shelly camera supports MQTT, WebSocket and WebRTC and integrates with platforms including Home Assistant, Frigate NVR, Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Samsung SmartThings.

Shelly has focused on automation as much as monitoring.

Motion detection can trigger local routines without requiring a cloud subscription, allowing the camera to activate lighting, relays or other Shelly devices instantly.