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The Vergecast

How to save a smart home company

Aug 12, 2025 · 1h 46m
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  • Ken Fairbanks discusses purchasing bankrupt smart lighting company Insteon and reviving the brand through customer loyalty
  • Exploration of smart home business sustainability including subscription models, tariff impacts, and distinguishing legitimate companies from pyramid schemes
  • Extended Vergecast Hotline segment with smart home expert Richard Gunther addressing listener questions on home automation

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