If you’re reading this post, chances are you have one, if not several, IoT devices in your home. So how do you know that these connected devices are sending your data to the servers that you’d expect? The companies that make our video doorbells, … [Read more...]
The Hubitat Elevation hub isn’t for everyone but it’s great for home automation
When it comes to smart home hubs, there are two very different audiences. There are mass-market consumers that mainly want a plug-and-play type system such as a SmartThings or Wink hub. Then there are the tinkerers who want more control over their … [Read more...]
Ooma Butterfleye Review: Smart but high latency and no vision in the dark
In December 2017, Ooma moved beyond its VoIP and communications expertise by purchasing Butterfleye, the maker of a connected security camera by the same name. Presumably, the idea of the acquisition was to add a camera option to Ooma's DIY home … [Read more...]
CleverPet is for clever dogs only
In the last three months I had the chance to play with a very expensive dog toy. The CleverPet is a connected pet toy that dispenses treats as your pet becomes used to playing a Simple Simon-style game using a touchpad and lights. The idea is … [Read more...]