Audio

Sonos Google Assistant - Setup and review

Sonos Google Assistant is here ... it’s finally here. The long, year and a half wait for Google Assistant on Sonos is over, so we can now link up Google Assistant to Sonos speakers like the One and the Beam. How well does it work? What features is it missing? And was it worth the wait? Let's walk th

Apple Homepod Update - Success or Flop?

Here’s an Apple Homepod update for 2019. Was it a success or a flop? Is it still worth consideration in 2019? HomePod may have landed with a collective shoulder shrug last year, but a lot has changed which makes it worthy of another look.

Favorite Tech of 2018

Here's my 5 pieces of favorite tech of 2018. It’s been a really good year for smart home tech, gadgets, and sustainable technology like EVs. This isn't a definitive list, but it's what struck a chord with me this year.

Google Home Hub Review

The Google Home Hub smart screen is Google's take on the Amazon Echo Show. It gives you all the same voice controls as the Google Home Mini, but the display solves many of the problems smart speakers can't seem to overcome. But how well does it work and fit into your home?

Tesla Audio System Review Part 2

I received a lot of feedback and questions after my last video on the Tesla Audio system. Some called me out on issues around Slacker Radio and limitations of the USB audio input, others asked for a deeper dive into the audio settings and speaker performance. So here’s the hotly anticipated sequel:

Tesla Model 3 Audio System Review

The Tesla Model 3 audio system is ... in a word ... amazing, but it all comes down to sources you’re using. Which is better, the built in Slacker Radio streaming service, your phone over bluetooth, or plugging in a USB thumb drive full of MP3s? The answer ... well, it depends ... it’s complicated.

Sonos Beam Soundbar Review

If you’ve seen my Sonos One review, you know that I’m a big fan of what you get for the dollar when it comes to sound quality and features like Amazon integration and Apple Airplay support.  The Sonos Beam is trying to strike that same chord with a mid-sized, mid-priced sound bar for your television

Sonos Airplay 2 Update

I wasn’t expecting my channel to turn into the Sonos channel, but shortly after posting my Sonos One review video Sonos released Airplay 2 support.  This is a quick follow up to walk through the Sonos update process and how to setup Sonos with Apple HomeKit, as well as my experiences with it over th

Sonos One Speaker: 6 Months Later

As much as I like voice assistants, it’s still early days, so I’ve been keeping my options open between Amazon, Google, and Apple.  While I’ve got devices from all three in my house, I’ve been living with not one ... not two ... but three Sonos One speakers as my primary devices for the past 6 month