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The Technical Difficulties Podcast

DIY Smart Home Guys - Pete Borchers, Brandon Doyle, Vincent Hylla

A podcast all about the latest trends, devices and topics related to smart homes and home automation.

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35:26

Are Furnaces Dead? The Smart HVAC Revolution Nobody's...

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2026/04/17

Did you know your Nest or Ecobee might actually be dumbing down your mini-split — and costing you money? This week Pete, Brandon, and Vince sit down with Victoria Garcia Massimo, Director of Sales & Business Development at Airzone, to uncover the missing link between modern inverter HVAC systems and your smart home. Airzone doesn't make the heat pump — they make it smart. Through relationships with 200+ HVAC manufacturers, Airzone's control modules spe...

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45:45

Does Home Automation ACTUALLY Save You Time? | S5E6

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2026/03/19

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 between. Josh shares the story behind his channel, including the five-year wait just to get approval to start it due to his day job's outside employment agreement, plus the painful early days of hard drive failures, glitchy exports, and uploading an entire u...

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39:51

Smart Cranes, Rogue Mowers & Will AI Replace Us? ft....

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2026/03/14

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 mowers going completely rogue, and whether AI is coming for all of our jobs. Ryan shares what he's been up to over the past year — including a new role as Head of R&D at Ramsey Industries, where he's building the company's first IoT-connected crane pro...

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47:15

Eufy Walks Us Through Their New 2026 Smart Home Tech...

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2026/03/07

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 automation, with products ranging from AI-powered security cameras to robot vacuums and home monitoring systems. In this conversation, we explore what makes Eufy’s ecosystem different, how artificial intelligence is shaping the next generation of smart home devices...

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23:03

Is This New Smart Home Tech Too Good To Be True? | S5E3

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2026/02/27

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 harvesting technology is about to change the smart home game. GEMNS converts tiny movements — a button push, a switch flip, a lock turn — into enough energy to power a wireless signal. No batteries. No wiring. No maintenance. And it lasts forever. We cover...

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43:30

Ex-Firefighters Built This Smart Home Fire Device | S5E2

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2026/02/20

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 preventable kitchen fires every single shift. In this episode, they break down how the product works for both electric and gas stoves, walk through its Z-Wave and LoRa connectivity, and share real-world data from a 5,000-unit apartment rollout that saw...

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59:57

CES 2026: The Good, The Weird, & The Robots | S5E1de

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2026/02/13

Support the show and get the best deals on Zooz smart home products: 👉 https://www.thesmartesthouse.com?sca_ref=6284708.sXoXFTZinuqY Season 5 is HERE — and we're kicking it off in-person! Pete, Brandon and Vince are back from CES 2026 with their honest takes on everything they saw on the show floor. In this episode we cover: 🤖 Robot lawn mowers that FINALLY trim the edges (Yarbo, Navimow, Ecovacs & more) 🧹 The Roborock Saros stair-climbing vacuum — does it actually work? 🔗 Matter

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52:46

Smart Home Secrets from a PRO

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2025/12/15

Support our Podcast and find the best deal on Zooz smart home Products: https://www.thesmartesthouse.com?sca_ref=6284708.sXoXFTZinuqY Pete's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DIYSmartHomeGuy1 Brandon's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonDoyleMN Vince's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DIYwithVinny TJ Huddleston has installed half-million-dollar smart homes, lived in 40,000+ sq ft mansions (temporarily 😅), and now helps regular people build rock-solid networks and automations that

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60:06

The Bare Truth About Smart Home Tech (From a 25-Year...

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2025/12/14

Support our Podcast and find the best deal on Zooz smart home Products: https://www.thesmartesthouse.com?sca_ref=6284708.sXoXFTZinuqY Pete's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DIYSmartHomeGuy1 Brandon's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonDoyleMN Vince's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DIYwithVinny In this episode of Technical Difficulties, we sit down with Richard Gunther — longtime smart home expert, podcast host, consultant, and one of the most respected voices in connected home te...

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54:26

He Hacked a Kmart Lamp…Then Went Viral

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2025/12/12

Todays Guest: @TheStockPot-AU Support our Podcast and find the best deal on Zooz smart home Products: https://www.thesmartesthouse.com?sca_ref=6284708.sXoXFTZinuqY Pete's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DIYSmartHomeGuy1 Brandon's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonDoyleMN Vince's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DIYwithVinny Today we’re joined by Dillan from The Stockpot, one of the fastest-growing DIY smart-home and maker channels on YouTube. If you’ve seen his viral...

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57:18

Smart Home Dos and Don't from Steve DOES

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2025/12/11

Todays Guest: @SteveDOES Support our Podcast and find the best deal on Zooz smart home Products: https://www.thesmartesthouse.com?sca_ref=6284708.sXoXFTZinuqY Pete's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DIYSmartHomeGuy1 Brandon's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonDoyleMN Vince's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DIYwithVinny Join Pete, Brandon, and Vince as we sit down with Steve from “Steve Does”—fresh off hitting 300,000+ subscribers—to talk smart home essentials, home n...

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70:50

#1 Smart Home YouTuber shares his secret home...

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2025/12/11

Todays Guest: @SmartHomeSolver Support our Podcast and find the best deal on Zooz smart home Products: https://www.thesmartesthouse.com?sca_ref=6284708.sXoXFTZinuqY Pete's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DIYSmartHomeGuy1 Brandon's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonDoyleMN Vince's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DIYwithVinny Join Pete, Brandon, and Vinny as we grill Reed from Smart Home Solver on the actual YouTube tactics behind his growth: how he plans titles and t...

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65:39

Mow Money, Mow Problems

The Technical Difficulties Podcast ·

2025/12/10

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 at Midwest Turf Tech. Whether you’re a homeowner, landscaper, or turf professional, you’ll learn: How robotic mower systems (boundary wires, GPS, sensors) operate Cost breakdown: purchase, installation, maintenance Common challenges and troubleshooting tips Id...

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56:18

Surviving a Christmas Eve Hack with Aaron from Make...

The Technical Difficulties Podcast ·

2025/10/24

Season 4, Episode 4 — The Technical Difficulty Smart Home PodcastTodays Guest: Aaron from @MakeItWorkTech Support our Podcast and find the best deal on Zooz smart home Products:https://www.thesmartesthouse.com?sca_...Pete's Channel: / @diysmarthomeguy1 Brandon's Channel: / @brandondoylemn Vince's Channel: / @diywithvinny Today we dive into one of the MOST relatable smart home debates of all time:“Are our smart homes making our kids useless?” 😆Between robot vacuums,

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58:50

Lifehackster shares his life hacks for success

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2025/10/09

Todays Guest: @LifeHackster Support our Podcast and find the best deal on Zooz smart home Products:https://www.thesmartesthouse.com?sca_ref=6284708.sXoXFTZinuqYPete's Channel: / @diysmarthomeguy1 Brandon's Channel: / @brandondoylemn Vince's Channel: / @diywithvinny Pete and Vinny welcome Lifehackster, a popular YouTuber known for his reviews of smart home devices, particularly security cameras. They discuss Lifehackster's journey from starting his channel as a hobby

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74:56

Talking Tech with Eric from Modern Day Tech

The Technical Difficulties Podcast ·

2025/10/03

Todays Guest: @ModernDayTech Support our Podcast and find the best deal on Zooz smart home Products: https://www.thesmartesthouse.com?sca_ref=6284708.sXoXFTZinuqY Pete's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DIYSmartHomeGuy1 Brandon's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonDoyleMN Vince's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DIYwithVinny In this engaging conversation, the hosts welcome back Eric from ModernDayTech, who shares his journey from starting a YouTube channel out of boredom to buildin...

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54:56

So you want to start a smart home company?

The Technical Difficulties Podcast ·

2025/04/08

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 the challenges and successes in product development, the importance of community engagement, and the future trends in the smart home market, particularly the role of Z-Wave technology. Agnes emphasizes the need for user-friendly products and the signific...

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72:54

Living in a Franken-home with Mark and Valerie

The Technical Difficulties Podcast ·

2025/04/04

Guests: @Appmyhome Mark and Valerie Valerie and Mark from At My Home share their journey into tech reviews and the evolution of their YouTube channel. They discuss the challenges of living in a smart home filled with various devices, their philosophy on product reviews, and the importance of maintaining a balance to avoid burnout. The conversation also touches on funny smart home fails and the impact of technology on everyday life. Thank you to Zooz for sponsoring this podcast!...

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56:33

The Journey of a Smart Home Influencer

The Technical Difficulties Podcast ·

2025/03/26

Guest @AutomatedHouse Jimmy Hawkins Jimmy Hawkins shares his journey into the world of smart home technology, detailing his experiences with various devices, content creation on platforms like TikTok, and the challenges of automation. He discusses the evolution of his smart home setup, the impact of AI, and the balance between content creation and a full-time job. The discussion also touches on underrated and overrated smart home devices, unique automations, and personal anecdot...

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51:41

Simon Say Listen To This Episode

The Technical Difficulties Podcast ·

2025/03/18

Today's Guest: ‪@simonsayshomeassistant‬ In this engaging conversation, Simon discusses his passion for home automation, the challenges and joys of content creation, and the evolution of voice control technology. He shares insights on balancing his full-time job with his YouTube channel, the importance of community engagement, and his experiences in China exploring smart home products. The discussion also touches on the most overrated and underrated smart devices, as well as the technical c...

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