This week we learned a bit more about streaming provider Roku's plans to build a smart home operating system. This is in addition to all of the new smart home devices the company has developed using Wyze hardware. Because Kevin Tofel is on vacation, … [Read more...]
How to add smarts to older ceiling fans with remotes
On a recent Internet of Things Podcast, we took a voicemail from Keith on our podcast hotline. Keith has several ceiling fans that have "dumb" remotes, meaning they're manual remotes for power and speed. He wants to know if he can add some smarts to … [Read more...]
Podcast: The Pixel tablet is a smart home let down
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...]
How to make a “dumb” ceiling fan connected and smart
On our most recent IoT Podcast Andre called our IoT Voicemail Hotline with a great question. I say it's great because it's a situation I've found myself in as well: How do you make a traditional, non-connected ceiling fan smart? Sure, you can buy a … [Read more...]
Podcast: Why did Apple join the Thread Group?
This week Kevin and I kick off the show with our thoughts on the future of hearables before explaining why we think Apple joined the Thread Group and what it means for future HomeKit products. From there we talked about a new report suggesting that … [Read more...]