A smart home by any other name: It's no secret that consumers aren't really into buying the smart home. They might like a few one-off gadgets, but the concept of an interoperating system has fallen flat, possibly because it doesn't interoperate all … [Read more...]
The IoT needs a huge helping of trust if it wants to work
I don't know about y'all, but I'm hitting that point in the summer where I just want to hang out, read books, and drink a cold beverage while watching the sunset. Luckily, the days are long, so I get to spend time relaxing (at least until the wind … [Read more...]
WWDC 2021: What Apple’s HomeKit strategy means for the smart home
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...]
How to add fall detection to your smart home
On our most recent IoT Podcast, Jamie left us a question on our voicemail hotline regarding fall detection solutions. Ideally, he wants something that will work with a Google Nest Hub, Android phone, or Home Assistant. He’s also open to wearables, … [Read more...]
Why does the data from different health and exercise trackers vary so much?
On our most recent IoT Podcast, Vipul called in to our voicemail hotline with a question about fitness trackers. He has a few wearables and observes that there’s a wide variance between their results for steps taken and calories burned. He also … [Read more...]
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