Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 11 hours ago
Links discussed:
ECOVACS LilMilo ecovacs.com/us/famibot-ai-companion-robot/lilmilo-white?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=tf&utm_campaign=launch&utm_id=region
SwitchBot KATA Friends switch-bot.com/products/katafriends
SwitchBot Lock Vision switch-bot.com/products/switchbot-lock-vision
Apple Plans Customizable iPhone Camera App, Siri Overhaul: iOS 27 bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-12/ios-27-apple-plans-customizable-iphone-camera-app-siri-overhaul
Moko Technology H2 - Vehicle Sensor – Go Tailwind — gotailwind.com/products/vehicle-sensor
Denon Home 200 - Wireless Smart Speaker Powered by HEOS With Dolby Atmos Music | Denon - United States — denon.com/en-us/product/wireless-speakers/denon-home-200/301055.html?dwvar_301055_color=Black
Pico Smart Remote for Audio | Caséta by Lutron — casetawireless.com/us/en/products/pico-remotes/pico-smart-remote-audio
Nuki | Keypad 2 NFC | Buy Smart Locks & accessories online | Nuki The Smart Lock — nuki.io/en/products/keypad-2-nfc
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*Chapters*
0:00 Pre-show
3:34 Welcome & tech difficulties recap
4:11 Tailwind iQ3 vs Third Reality garage door openers
4:53 Garage renovation + Husky tool chest + Gridfinity plans
7:00 Why your garage door belongs in Apple Home
9:00 How Tailwind iQ3 actually works
10:00 BREAKING: Ecovacs Milo robot pet announced
10:30 Milo vs Switchbot Cuter Friend comparison
12:09 Adding personality to robot vacuums and mowers
14:40 Live demo: Switchbot Cuter Friend
17:15 Q&A: Denon Home speakers vs Sonos for Apple users
23:00 Lutron Pico remotes for Sonos
25:09 Mark Gurman's iOS 27 scoop & the Home app's future
27:00 HomeKit API gaps & MCP rumors for Siri
28:00 Robot pet privacy concerns
30:13 How Cuter Friend handles carpet
31:14 Apple 26.5 is out — go patch
32:00 Humanoid robots & the robot butler future
32:44 BREAKING: Switchbot Lock Vision (face-ID lock) pre-orders open
34:45 Rethinking garage cameras: UniFi + Apple Home setup
36:14 Schlage Sense Pro is vaporware (and why UWB locks are hard)
37:45 Why NFC tap-to-unlock isn't going anywhere
39:16 Wrapping up early & sign-off
Links discussed:
ECOVACS LilMilo ecovacs.com/us/famibot-ai-companion-robot/lilmilo-white?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=tf&utm_campaign=launch&utm_id=region
SwitchBot KATA Friends switch-bot.com/products/katafriends
SwitchBot Lock Vision switch-bot.com/products/switchbot-lock-vision
Apple Plans Customizable iPhone Camera App, Siri Overhaul: iOS 27 bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-12/ios-27-apple-plans-customizable-iphone-camera-app-siri-overhaul
Moko Technology H2 - Vehicle Sensor – Go Tailwind — gotailwind.com/products/vehicle-sensor
Denon Home 200 - Wireless Smart Speaker Powered by HEOS With Dolby Atmos Music | Denon - United States — denon.com/en-us/product/wireless-speakers/denon-home-200/301055.html?dwvar_301055_color=Black
Pico Smart Remote for Audio | Caséta by Lutron — casetawireless.com/us/en/products/pico-remotes/pico-smart-remote-audio
Nuki | Keypad 2 NFC | Buy Smart Locks & accessories online | Nuki The Smart Lock — nuki.io/en/products/keypad-2-nfc
💌 *Get my Sunday Scene Newsletter*
ericw.org/newsletter
It's just 3 Apple or smart home things worth your attention.
*Upcoming live stream schedule*
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➕ *Subscribe*
youtube.com/@EricWelander?sub_confirmation=1
📸 *Instagram*
instagram.com/ericwelander
🧵 *Threads*
threads.net/@ericwelander
*Chapters*
0:00 Pre-show
3:34 Welcome & tech difficulties recap
4:11 Tailwind iQ3 vs Third Reality garage door openers
4:53 Garage renovation + Husky tool chest + Gridfinity plans
7:00 Why your garage door belongs in Apple Home
9:00 How Tailwind iQ3 actually works
10:00 BREAKING: Ecovacs Milo robot pet announced
10:30 Milo vs Switchbot Cuter Friend comparison
12:09 Adding personality to robot vacuums and mowers
14:40 Live demo: Switchbot Cuter Friend
17:15 Q&A: Denon Home speakers vs Sonos for Apple users
23:00 Lutron Pico remotes for Sonos
25:09 Mark Gurman's iOS 27 scoop & the Home app's future
27:00 HomeKit API gaps & MCP rumors for Siri
28:00 Robot pet privacy concerns
30:13 How Cuter Friend handles carpet
31:14 Apple 26.5 is out — go patch
32:00 Humanoid robots & the robot butler future
32:44 BREAKING: Switchbot Lock Vision (face-ID lock) pre-orders open
34:45 Rethinking garage cameras: UniFi + Apple Home setup
36:14 Schlage Sense Pro is vaporware (and why UWB locks are hard)
37:45 Why NFC tap-to-unlock isn't going anywhere
39:16 Wrapping up early & sign-off
