With the Amazon Echo Plus now available, Amazon finally has a hub of its own for the smart home. I’m still convinced the Echo Plus is really meant for folks that don’t already have a hub controlling devices in their house, mainly because Amazon opted … [Read more...]
Nest Secure monitoring will cost you, but… will you pay?
If you’re buying into the Nest Secure security system and want professional system monitoring, it’s going to cost you. We knew this when Nest introduced its product in September, but what we didn’t know was the pricing specifics. And now we … [Read more...]
Internet of Things News of the Week, October 27 2017
Here's a news brief of what happened in IoT this week. Get this in your inbox every Friday morning when you subscribe to the newsletter. Here’s why Ring Protect is safe and easy to install: Remember earlier this month when Ring announced a $199 … [Read more...]
What’s in my smart home: October 2017
Having moved from a single family home to a townhouse last year, my smart home has changed a little. Mostly for the better, but not always: Gotta keep the HOA happy, which is why my smart lock is brass, which both my wife and I are not fans of. C'est … [Read more...]
Sonos One review: Sweet sound mixed with Alexa voice and smart home controls
It was over a year ago that Sonos announced its strategic partnership with Amazon, saying it would bring Alexa voice integration to Sonos speakers. Fast forward 14 months and that integration is finally here for existing Sonos device owners who also … [Read more...]