Wirepas is the newest CSA member: Add this to the list of things I didn’t see coming: Wirepas joined the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) this week. Why does this surprise me? Mainly because Wirepas isn’t a connected device maker, nor does it … [Read more...]
Need a smart switch without a neutral wire? Here are some options.
On a recent Internet of Things Podcast, we took a voicemail from our podcast hotline asking about replacing an old X10 switch. The caller said the X10 switch isn't working with new LED bulbs due to the lower voltage and he needs a replacement switch. … [Read more...]
With others in the dark, Nanoleaf lights the way with Matter-certified bulbs
The path to finding more Matter-certified devices is a little easier to navigate today: Nanoleaf announced three lights that work with the new smart home standard. Two of the bulbs are A19 and BR30 shaped and sized, while the third product is a smart … [Read more...]
Can’t hear that phone ring? Smart home to the rescue!
On a recent Internet of Things Podcast, we took a voicemail from Brian on our podcast hotline. His mother is an assisted living facility and doesn't always hear her phone ring so he's looking for a solution to that problem. Brian asked if there's … [Read more...]
Taking a look at Home Assistant in 2023: Simpler and more capable
Although I settled on Apple HomeKit to run my smart home back in 2021, I have tried most of the major smart home platforms. And in 2020, one of those was Home Assistant, the free, open-source software that integrates with thousands of devices and … [Read more...]
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