Given the extreme heat this summer and the general awareness of how fragile our power grids are, there is a growing consensus that smart homes should include some form of smart energy management component. Today that might be a smart thermostat … [Read more...]
Matter’s problem isn’t the standard; it’s the vendors
This story was originally published on Friday, August 4, 2023 in my weekly newsletter. You can sign up for that newsletter here. Just last week I had my third frustrating experience with a Matter device. But it's time I stop blaming the Matter … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for August 4, 2023
It looks like a Chinese hacking group is attacking air-gapped networks: Kaspersky has documented a sophisticated attack created by a hacking group associated with China. The attack uses several stages to get malware onto air-gapped devices, … [Read more...]
Podcast: So many new hubs, and a primer on LPWANs
This week's show kicks off with a surprising revelation from Kevin, who has decided to swap out his smart home platform. He explains his choice, which also may represent a theme of sorts, as we see more and more high-end smart home hubs hit the … [Read more...]
Why I’m switching to Home Assistant
After two-and-a-half years of primarily using HomeKit, now called Apple Home, I think it's time for a change in my smart home. Prior to settling on Apple's platform, I used Google Home for a while. And before that, I was a Samsung SmartThings user. … [Read more...]
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