We start this week's show with a review of DeviceScript, a limited subset of the TypeScript programming language, built by Microsoft to bring a more modern programming option to connected device programing. Kevin downloaded the code and tried it out … [Read more...]
It’s time for a smart home spring clean, y’all!
Last week, I had three different batteries on my desk and a growing list of tasks I needed to do to keep my devices online and running smoothly. After swapping out batteries in a door lock, a door knob, and in the sensor of the MyQ garage door … [Read more...]
Adding smarts to a garage door isn’t always ideal
On our most recent IoT Podcast episode, we took a question from Sam on our Voicemail hotline. Sam has a Chamberlain MyQ connected garage door opener and he wants to make it easier for his children to open the garage. Currently, Sam can open the … [Read more...]
Lennar teams up with Ring for the smart home 2.0
Lennar, Inc, one of the largest homebuilders in the U.S., is making it easier for homebuyers to purchase a complete smart home. Today the company announced Lennar Communities Connected by Ring, a full smart system with connectivity, a thermostat, … [Read more...]
Chamberlain plans to charge for IFTTT, Google Home integrations
Chamberlain, the maker of the MyQ garage door opener and enterprise access products, will this week start charging for select smart home integrations, including IFTTT. Chamberlain will charge customers $1 per month, or $10 per year, so they can link … [Read more...]