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...]
First Alert’s Onelink Safe & Sound can do it all — for a price
When Nest launched its connected smoke detector back in 2013 with a fire truck and a $129 price tag I scoffed. Given that most homes now require half a dozen or more smoke detectors to comply with building codes, the price seemed too high for … [Read more...]
I was wrong about the Google Home Hub: It’s ideal in certain rooms
I was at the Google hardware event in October when the company launched the diminutive Google Home Hub for $149. And my first thought was "This is a miss. The screen is too small and the price is too high compared to existing smart displays that have … [Read more...]
Let’s check out the 2018 IoT Podcast holiday gift guide!
It's that time of year again, when people's thoughts turn toward gift giving. Or maybe gift getting. To help our readers out, Kevin and I have chosen a select number of connected products aimed at mainstream consumers, engineers, and even your … [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...]
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