Most of our podcast listeners balance their smart home device choices with privacy preferences and for good reason. But on the most recent IoT Podcast, we received a question that's less concerned with privacy. Clarissa asked what devices we'd … [Read more...]
How to get old factories producing new insights
One of the challenges associated with bringing new tech to old manufacturing facilities is that few companies want to disrupt their current operations. Worries about downtime, security, and even a lack of trained employees make it so that most older … [Read more...]
Can you install smart switches if your home doesn’t have neutral wires?
This week's question from the IoT Podcast Hotline likely applies to many people, or at least, those that have older homes. On the podcast, our caller asks if he can make a 50-plus-year-old house a little smarter. The problem? The home's electrical … [Read more...]
What IoT devices to buy for people in their first apartment or condo
Our most recent podcast featured a voicemail question from Scott. He’s a dad with two daughters; one has an apartment and one has a condo. Being a great dad, Scott wants to get both girls started with smart homes with simple solutions and wonders … [Read more...]
How to trigger custom Alexa notifications from a smart home event
On this week's IoT Podcast, we got a great voicemail question from Keith. He wants to know if an Amazon Echo can notify him of external events based on other smart devices in his home. For example, if a webcam sees movement, can Alexa tell … [Read more...]