Like many others, I watched Apple’s WWDC 2021 keynote on Monday. Unlike most of those viewers though, I was impatient for any HomeKit news. It was worth the wait until late in the keynote to hear about HomeKit because Apple is pushing forward with … [Read more...]
Should you sell all of your smart home gear to get ready for Matter?
On our most recent IoT Podcast episode, Josh called in to the voicemail hotline with a Matter question. He’s moving to a new home soon and has already packed up his smart home gear. That includes Insteon lighting products, Z-Wave devices, and a … [Read more...]
Eve Aqua smartly serves up a drink to your lawn and garden
I’ve already used most of the Eve products that support HomeKit and Thread, however, the Eve Aqua is still on my list. This is the latest version of Eve’s smart sprinkler and watering product that costs $99.95. That’s a bit more than some other basic … [Read more...]
Logitech Circle View camera: Secure, wide-view and HomeKit friendly
Since having a positive recent experience reviewing the Logitech Circle View Doorbell, I’ve been anxiously awaiting a loaner Circle View Camera. This $159 HomeKit-compatible security camera arrived just over a week ago, and I’m nearly as impressed … [Read more...]
Smart home choices: Philips Hue vs Nanoleaf and Eero vs Firewalla
On our most recent IoT podcast episode, Daniel called in to our voicemail hotline with two separate questions relating to his HomeKit smart home setup. He currently uses Philips Hue bulbs and is wondering if he should replace one or more of them … [Read more...]