HomeTech.fm Episode 559 - What Happens in Vegas... Ends Up in Our Podcast
Jan 23, 2026
ZunZunB rep showcases the SlateSwitch, a magnetic retrofit cover that prevents accidental smart-light shutoffs and works with hubs like SmartThings and Home Assistant. Short demo vibes from CES and hands-on integration talk. Also touches on related retrofit and accessibility use cases.
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Control4-Neutralizes Josh.ai UI
- Control4 limited Josh.ai to voice-only in a settlement that curbed touchscreens and remotes on new projects after April 21, 2026.
- The change likely accelerates Josh.ai toward expanding native integrations to remain competitive without deep Control4 access.
Plan For Josh.ai Integration Changes
- If you sell Josh.ai with Control4, plan for the new restricted driver and check for sideload or alternative integration workarounds.
- Confirm compatibility with Josh.ai and consider offering a Josh-native stack or broader integrations to mitigate limitations.
Z‑Wave's Local Edge And Regulatory Risk
- Z-Wave remains valuable for local-only smart homes and aging-in-place use cases, aided by its Long Range protocol.
- The ecosystem faces a regulatory threat: a petition could repurpose parts of the 900 MHz band and jeopardize billions of existing devices.