Flight Tracking Poster, Schlage Sense Pro Review, & Listener Questions with Dan Wroclawski from Consumer Reports

This week's guest host is Daniel Wroclawski, Senior Home & Appliances Writer at Consumer Reports. Andrew and Dan cover the latest smart home news, from Apple Home dashboard apps and new Matter gear to premium locks, Matter dehumidifiers, smart shades, and mesh router recommendations. They also answer listener questions and share practical advice on the best products for real-world homes.
Highlights
Home Deck app for Apple TV and iPad
Leviton’s new Matter-over-Wi-Fi Decora switch and dimmer
Ubiquiti SuperLink and Thread hardware
Flight Portrait, the e-ink flight tracker
Schlage Sense Pro vs. Aqara U400
12 South’s updated 25W valet charger
HiSense Matter dehumidifier
Smart shade retrofit recommendations
Mesh router picks for smart homes
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Links from the show
Consumer Reports Smart Home Hub
Dan Wroclawski at CR
HomeDeck on App Store
New Leviton Decora Dimmer
New Leviton Decora Switch
Ubiquiti Thread Pro
FlightPortrait Flight Tracker
Schlage Sense Pro
Schlage Sense Pro Review
Twelve South Valet
Hisense Matter Dehumidifier
SmartWings Retrofit Roller
SmartWings Sun Filter Shades
Eero 7 Pro
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