Security systems for smart homes with guest Jimmy Lin from ADT

On this week’s episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we talk about security systems, and how they can integrate with other devices to protect your home and family.

Joining as guest host for this security episode is Jimmy Lin, Vice President of Product Management at ADT. We dive into what’s new with ADT as well as security systems and Matter in the latter half of the episode.

First, we talk through the news. Bose has a new lifestyle collection of smart speakers, complete with AirPlay support and sleek, upscale designs.

Govee has two new releases to check out, starting with the Govee TV Backlight 3. This uses an updated hybrid lens camera to synchronize what is on-screen with a light strip positioned around your television.

Then the firm has also released a new G25 filament-style bulb. The bulb has a cool double-helix filament in the center that is able to do different colors, and not just tunable hues of white.

Moving into security, guest Jimmy Lin talks through new releases from ADT, such as its innovative Live Light smart sign to help first responders find your home and its DIY Blu system.

We start to talk more broadly then, such as how security devices can do more than just protect your home. Lin discusses various scenarios such as identifying anomalies in your home, like if a cupboard door doesn’t open or someone doesn’t arrive home at an expected time.

Of course, we couldn’t end this interview without getting into Matter. Currently, ADT still doesn’t support Matter and we get into the weeds on whether or not it needs to and what users should look for now.

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