# Smart Home on The No Agenda Show Smart Home comes up in 24 chapters across 24 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2013 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 24 - **Episodes:** 24 - **Discussed:** April 2013 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Nest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nest.md), [Privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [Surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [Automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md), [Alexa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexa.md), [Google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [Amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [Amazon Echo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-echo.md), [Google Nest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-nest.md), [Hvac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hvac.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 24 ### AI-Controlled Sonos System and "Sexy Time" Shortcut - **Episode:** [1910: Media Murder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-08 - **Time:** 2:44:25–2:47:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder/chapter/ai-controlled-sonos-system-and-sexy-time-shortcut.md A host describes using an AI agent to bypass the notoriously buggy Sonos app by creating custom voice shortcuts for home automation. One specific shortcut, labeled "sexy time," triggers a curated playlist of Luther Vandross music in the bedroom. The anecdote illustrates the practical application of AI agents in managing smart home devices and improving user experience through personalized automation. Keywords: [sonos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sonos.md), [ai agents](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-agents.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md), luther vandross, [smart home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-home.md) ### AI-Controlled Sonos and the Open Ear Experience - **Episode:** [1907: One Shotted](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-27 - **Time:** 1:25:43–1:27:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted/chapter/ai-controlled-sonos-and-the-open-ear-experience.md Frustrated by the failing Sonos app, Adam Curry used his Muse AI to write a custom application that controls his home audio system via a developer account. Jason Calacanis discusses the "open ear" experience of modern audio wearables, which allow users to listen to podcasts while remaining aware of their surroundings. They debate whether glasses or ear-based devices will win the consumer hardware war. Keywords: [sonos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sonos.md), [muse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muse.md), [api](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/api.md), [smart home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-home.md), [audio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio.md) ### AI Supercomputers, Home Theaters, and Silicon Valley Logic - **Episode:** [1874: Kennel Index](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1874-kennel-index.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-04 - **Time:** 1:20:02–1:24:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1874-kennel-index/chapter/ai-supercomputers-home-theaters-and-silicon-valley-logic.md The hosts critique Jensen Huang’s vision of every home having an AI supercomputer, comparing it to his flawed assumption that most people have dedicated "home theaters." They argue that Silicon Valley executives have a skewed view of reality based on their own wealth. The discussion touches on the long-promised "smart fridge" that orders milk, a concept that has failed to materialize for decades. Keywords: [jensen huang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jensen-huang.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [home theater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/home-theater.md), ai supercomputer, smart fridge, [george lucas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-lucas.md) ### Smart Appliance Privacy Risks and Air Fryer Spying - **Episode:** [1724: Boomer Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-26 - **Time:** 25:59–30:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode/chapter/smart-appliance-privacy-risks-and-air-fryer-spying.md Consumer watchdog groups have raised concerns that app-connected air fryers from companies like Xiaomi are harvesting user data and requesting microphone access. The hosts criticize the "smart home" trend, arguing that internet-connected locks and appliances are unnecessary security risks. They advise listeners to use devices that do not connect to the internet. Keywords: air fryers, [xiaomi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xiaomi.md), [data harvesting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-harvesting.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [smart home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-home.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md) ### Amazon Account Lockout and Smart Home Vulnerabilities - **Episode:** [1565: CL0P](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1565-cl0p.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-19 - **Time:** 50:36–52:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1565-cl0p/chapter/amazon-account-lockout-and-smart-home-vulnerabilities.md A customer was reportedly locked out of his smart home and Amazon account after a delivery driver alleged his Eufy doorbell made a racist remark. The hosts discuss the dangers of being "wired to the gills" and the risks of centralized control over home security and lighting. Keywords: [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [ring doorbell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ring-doorbell.md), [smart home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-home.md), account lockout, eufy ### Watchman Home Surveillance, License Plate Recognition - **Episode:** [1214: Stanktuary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1214-stanktuary.md) - **Published:** 2020-02-09 - **Time:** 2:02:45–2:07:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1214-stanktuary/chapter/watchman-home-surveillance-license-plate-recognition.md A new consumer surveillance product called "Watchman Home" by ReCore is introduced, which uses AI to perform license plate recognition on home security cameras. The hosts warn that this technology, while marketed as a convenience for opening garage doors, creates a massive surveillance network accessible to "Evil Corp" entities like Amazon. They describe a hypothetical scenario where thieves could spoof license plates to gain automated entry into homes. Keywords: watchman home, [license plate recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/license-plate-recognition.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [amazon ring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-ring.md), [smart home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-home.md) ### Amazon Echo Auto, Privacy Risks of Smart Devices - **Episode:** [1198: Self Certified](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1198-self-certified.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-15 - **Time:** 1:36:56–1:40:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1198-self-certified/chapter/amazon-echo-auto-privacy-risks-of-smart-devices.md Amazon is marketing the "Echo Auto" device to integrate Alexa into vehicles, allowing users to control home lights and music while driving. The hosts mock a commercial for the product, highlighting the potential for domestic spying and the inherent bugs in smart home software. They argue that the convenience of voice-activated technology is outweighed by the loss of privacy and the risk of remote manipulation. Keywords: amazon echo auto, [alexa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexa.md), [smart home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-home.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md) ### Smart Homes, Amazon Alexa, and Surveillance Culture - **Episode:** [1190: Olive Theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1190-olive-theory.md) - **Published:** 2019-11-17 - **Time:** 2:48:30–2:56:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1190-olive-theory/chapter/smart-homes-amazon-alexa-and-surveillance-culture.md NPR reported on new housing developments in Seattle where Amazon Alexa and Ring technologies are integrated into every room as standard features. While some residents enjoy the convenience of voice-controlled locks and cameras, others express concern about the normalization of constant surveillance. The segment concludes with a parody song about drone warfare and a critique of the "servant" relationship users develop with AI assistants. Keywords: [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [alexa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexa.md), [ring doorbell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ring-doorbell.md), smart homes, [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md) ### Home Renovation, Smart Home Privacy - **Episode:** [1132: False meme-ification](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1132-false-meme-ification.md) - **Published:** 2019-04-26 - **Time:** 1:31:43–1:34:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1132-false-meme-ification/chapter/home-renovation-smart-home-privacy.md A host describes the challenges of moving into a new home, including appliance failures and a lack of mail service. The discussion emphasizes a preference for "dumb" appliances without Wi-Fi or AI capabilities to maintain privacy and reduce RF signals in the home. Keywords: [smart home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-home.md), [wifi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wifi.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [honeywell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/honeywell.md), washing machine ### Smart Home Privacy, Nest and Roku Data Tracking - **Episode:** [1109: Pentacon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1109-pentacon.md) - **Published:** 2019-02-05 - **Time:** 6:32–10:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1109-pentacon/chapter/smart-home-privacy-nest-and-roku-data-tracking.md Smart home devices like Nest thermostats and Roku streaming boxes are criticized for constant data logging and background communication with servers. A test using a "pie-hole" monitoring system revealed that a Nest device pings its logging server simply when a person walks past it. Additionally, Roku and Netflix apps frequently communicate with home bases even when not actively streaming, consuming bandwidth and building user profiles. Keywords: [nest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nest.md), [roku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roku.md), [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [data tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-tracking.md), pie-hole, [smart home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-home.md) ### Nest Thermostat Privacy, Google Assistant Permissions - **Episode:** [1022: LibJoe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1022-libjoe.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-05 - **Time:** 1:13:25–1:17:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1022-libjoe/chapter/nest-thermostat-privacy-google-assistant-permissions.md A Nest thermostat user received a notification requesting broad permissions for Google Assistant to access camera feeds, motion alerts, and facial recognition data. The notification offered no "disallow" or "block" option, forcing users to accept the terms or exit the app. The hosts warn about the invasive nature of smart home devices and the prevalence of "Stingray" cell-site simulators in Washington D.C. Keywords: [nest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nest.md), [google assistant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-assistant.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [smart home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-home.md) ### Nest Thermostat Technical Failure and Algorithmic Control - **Episode:** [1004: Micro Livestock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1004-micro-livestock.md) - **Published:** 2018-02-04 - **Time:** 3:24–5:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1004-micro-livestock/chapter/nest-thermostat-technical-failure-and-algorithmic-control.md A Nest thermostat in the Austin studio went offline, causing the room temperature to rise and requiring a manual override. The device is criticized for failing to learn user patterns despite its marketing as an intelligent, self-contained algorithm. The host expresses frustration with the unreliability of smart home technology and plans to remove the unit. Keywords: [nest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nest.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [smart home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-home.md), thermostat, cludio, [wi-fi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wi-fi.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md) ### CES 2018, Smart Toilets and Bathroom Etiquette - **Episode:** [999: Nein Nein Nein](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/999-nein-nein-nein.md) - **Published:** 2018-01-18 - **Time:** 2:55:48–3:01:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/999-nein-nein-nein/chapter/ces-2018-smart-toilets-and-bathroom-etiquette.md The 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) featured a $6,500 smart toilet from Kohler that responds to voice commands. The hosts mock the "connected home" trend, sharing frustrations with Philips Hue lights and AI assistants. The discussion devolves into bathroom etiquette, with Dvorak insisting that everyone should close the toilet lid before flushing to prevent the spread of germs, especially on airplanes. Keywords: [ces](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ces.md), [amazon echo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-echo.md), [kohler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kohler.md), [smart home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-home.md), philips hue, airplane toilets ### Google Nest Solar Eclipse Energy Rush Hour - **Episode:** [957: Upstaged!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged.md) - **Published:** 2017-08-20 - **Time:** 3:01–5:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/google-nest-solar-eclipse-energy-rush-hour.md Google Nest devices issued notifications to users regarding the August 21 solar eclipse, inviting them to join a "Solar Eclipse Rush Hour." The program automatically adjusts thermostat temperatures to compensate for the predicted dip in energy production from 100 million solar panels across America. This is viewed as a precursor to increased corporate control over home utilities. Keywords: [google nest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-nest.md), [solar eclipse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-eclipse.md), [energy conservation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-conservation.md), [smart home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-home.md), [solar panels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-panels.md) ### Ross Perot EDS Headquarters Tour, Smart Home Vision - **Episode:** [950: RACE: other](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/950-race-other.md) - **Published:** 2017-07-28 - **Time:** 55:19–58:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/950-race-other/chapter/ross-perot-eds-headquarters-tour-smart-home-vision.md A host recounts a 1994 visit to the EDS headquarters in Plano, Texas, where Ross Perot attempted to acquire his company. The visit included a theatrical presentation of a "bridge of the Enterprise" style data center and a movie about a "smart" neighborhood of the future. The host notes that Perot was early in predicting the rise of smart appliances and electric vehicles. Keywords: [ross perot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ross-perot.md), eds, [plano](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plano.md), [smart home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-home.md), [electric cars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-cars.md) ### Nest Thermostat Failure, Google Smart Home Criticism - **Episode:** [948: Chow Hound](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/948-chow-hound.md) - **Published:** 2017-07-20 - **Time:** 8:59–12:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/948-chow-hound/chapter/nest-thermostat-failure-google-smart-home-criticism.md A Nest thermostat failed to maintain cooling in a Texas residence during 100-degree weather, resulting in indoor temperatures reaching 80 degrees. Despite the device being set to 66 degrees, the system did not alert the user to a mechanical failure involving a Freon leak and subsequent ice buildup on the cooling elements. The incident highlights perceived flaws in smart home technology and the lack of basic diagnostic algorithms in expensive consumer hardware. Keywords: [nest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nest.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [smart home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-home.md), [hvac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hvac.md), [freon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freon.md) ### Smart Home Technology and Human Algorithms - **Episode:** [938: Humalgo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/938-humalgo.md) - **Published:** 2017-06-15 - **Time:** 1:32:14–1:36:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/938-humalgo/chapter/smart-home-technology-and-human-algorithms.md The hosts discuss the pitfalls of smart home technology and "algorithms" taking over daily life. One host describes his preference for an old-school mercury thermometer over a Nest thermostat, coining the term "Hu-Mel-Go" (Human-Manual-Algorithm). The segment ends with a clip of Neil deGrasse Tyson. Keywords: [nest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nest.md), [smart home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-home.md), mercury thermometer, [neil degrasse tyson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neil-degrasse-tyson.md), [algorithms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithms.md) ### Google Nest Thermostat Algorithm Failures - **Episode:** [935: Phallocentric Age](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/935-phallocentric-age.md) - **Published:** 2017-06-04 - **Time:** 1:23:59–1:26:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/935-phallocentric-age/chapter/google-nest-thermostat-algorithm-failures.md Personal frustrations with the Google Nest thermostat's "auto mode" algorithm are shared, specifically regarding the device's tendency to turn on the heat during Texas summers. The "learning" feature is criticized for being ineffective and difficult to override. This serves as a broader critique of the "glitches" in automated smart home technology, including defective smoke alarms that trigger each other without cause. Keywords: [google nest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-nest.md), [hvac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hvac.md), [algorithm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithm.md), [smart home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-home.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md) ### Kuri Smart Home Robot, CES 2017 and Domain Name Value - **Episode:** [894: Ash for Cash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/894-ash-for-cash.md) - **Published:** 2017-01-12 - **Time:** 2:44:28–2:47:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/894-ash-for-cash/chapter/kuri-smart-home-robot-ces-2017-and-domain-name-value.md A new smart home robot named "Kuri" (spelled K-O-U-R-I) was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show by Mayfield Robotics. The segment humorously explores the potential value of the "curry.com" domain name before realizing the robot's name uses a different spelling. Keywords: kuri, [smart home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-home.md), [robot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robot.md), ces 2017, mayfield robotics, [domain names](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domain-names.md) ### Amazon Echo Alexa Reordering Functionality - **Episode:** [722: Moral Debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/722-moral-debt.md) - **Published:** 2015-05-17 - **Time:** 1:11:46–1:13:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/722-moral-debt/chapter/amazon-echo-alexa-reordering-functionality.md A demonstration of the Amazon Echo's "Alexa" voice assistant shows how users can reorder household products using voice commands. The host records an interaction where Alexa successfully identifies a previous order of shave balm and places a new order. 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