We kick off the podcast with more conversation about the planned White House-led cybersecurity label for consumer IoT devices. Contrary to what I wrote last week, it seems that privacy won't be as big of a focus, which is disappointing. Then we move … [Read more...]
Podcast: Why Roku needs the smart home
The biggest news this week is probably the launch of a line of inexpensive smart home products from Roku, the smart TV and set-top box maker. We talk about the products, its deal with Wyze and where you can get them. Then we move on to Matter, … [Read more...]
Why your smart thermostat might run before its programmed times
On a recent Internet of Things Podcast episode, we took a question from our Voicemail hotline about smart thermostats. This question was specific to the ecobee thermostats, although it could apply to other brands as well. Essentially, the question is … [Read more...]
When will our smart homes have true occupancy sensors?
On our latest IoT Podcast episode, we take a question that Gregg left on our IoT Voicemail Hotline. Gregg uses Apple HomeKit and is looking for occupancy sensors, which he correctly says are not the same as motion sensors. Unfortunately, we’re right … [Read more...]
Smarter sensors can save on power and add new capabilities
This story was published in the Stacey on IoT newsletter on Friday June 17, 2021. The quest for more context in the smart home has driven the electronics industry to embrace new forms of sensing — think Ecobee's decision to put radar into its … [Read more...]
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