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







[34:27]  Innovative Uses for Android in Ho...