Meross releases a new Wi-Fi Smart Plug, we discuss presence sensors vs motion, using multiple doorbells, and answer listener questions.

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Links from the show


Arlo services outage preventing devices from being added to HomeKit
Meross Wi-Fi Smart Plug review: A low-cost way into HomeKit automation
meross Smart Plug Mini - Amazon
RoomMe Smart Presence Sensor - Amazon
ONVIS Smart Motion Sensor - Amazon
Belkin MagSafe Car Vent Mount - Amazon
XLUX Soil Moisture Meter, Plant Water Monitor, Soil Hygrometer - Amazon
GitHub - aaronhktan/homebridge-soil-moisture: A Homebridge plugin for an analog soil moisture sensor.
Logitech Circle View Apple HomeKit-Enabled Wired Doorbell - Amazon
Arlo Essential Video Doorbell - Amazon


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