Google launched a new tablet and dock at the Google I/O event Wednesday, and Kevin and I share our thoughts on how it might fit in with a smart home. Will it replace your Nest Smart Displays? We also share some of the updates expected in the new … [Read more...]
Is a wall or wrist better for fall detection?
This story was originally published in my weekly newsletter on May 5, 2023. To subscribe, visit www.staceyoniot.com/newsletter. This week, I was testing the Aqara FP2 millimeter wave sensor. The device uses mmWave to detect people and their … [Read more...]
Aqara’s FP2 offers better presence but is not a panacea
This story was originally published in my weekly newsletter on May 5, 2023. To subscribe, visit www.staceyoniot.com/newsletter. Currently it feels like every element of the smart home is getting me down. This week on the podcast, I admitted that … [Read more...]
Podcast: First impressions of the new Aqara mmWave sensor
This week we start the show with my first impressions of the Aqara FP2 mmWave sensor. This $83 sensor can detect multiple people in a room, light settings, and falls. It's also one of the first presence sensors that uses radar to detect people as … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for April 21, 2023
Well, this is a blow to DIY security systems: Think your Nest cam or Ring doorbell is going to identify thieves after they rob your home? Or stop them? Think again. This story notes that thieves are using Wi-Fi jamming devices to disable security … [Read more...]
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