New product announcements from Leviton, SwitchBot and VOCOlinc, software updates for Aqara and Eve devices, HomePaper app beta, we discuss managing multiple homes and answer listener questions.

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Links from the show


Leviton announces second-gen Decora hubless HomeKit switches and plugs
Lutron Caseta Outdoor Smart Plug
Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation Wireless Speaker
Naim launches Wood Edition of premium Mu-so 2 smart speaker
Aqara issues firmware update to bring Adaptive Lighting to its smart bulb
Eve releases firmware update to enable Thread support on Eve Aqua
Smart HomeKit Indoor Camera VOCOlinc VC1
Join the HomePaper for HomeKit beta
Aaron Pearce Website
Smart Home Need


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