Gavin Campbell with Electrical Upgrades, AI Automation and a new Robot Lawn Mower is on the way – HGG640

Gavin Campbell, co-host of HomeTech.fm joins me this week. We discuss how unpredictable weather affects tech and the importance of automation for preparedness. Gavin shares his latest upgrades, including a Wi-Fi-enabled water heater, a smart electric lawnmower, and plans for a major electrical panel upgrade to support future automation and EV charging. We also explore the pros and cons of self-hosting and using local AI models for smarter home monitoring. Thanks for listening!



















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Chapters



[0:07]  Introduction to Home Gadget Geeks



[3:01]  Celebrating Birthdays and Food Delights



[5:48]  Home Automation Updates



[10:03]  Challenges with Smart Water Heaters



[10:54]  Speculating on Automation Industry



[12:52]  HVAC Perspectives on Smart Devices



[15:27]  Exploring ESPHome and Custom Devices



[18:27]  Home Assistant Resources and Insights



[23:19]  Integrating Hubitat with Home Assistant



[25:43]  Home Assistant Setup Options



[27:47]  Indoor Plant Care Automation



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