PTC's CEO is set to step down: Jim Heppelmann, the CEO of PTC, which over the last decade has transitioned from a CAD software company to an industrial IoT software provider, will step down in February 2024. Neil Barua, president of PTC's service … [Read more...]
Why Eero is going after the rental property market with Wi-Fi
As a homeowner, I take my 1 Gbps internet service for granted. I love having a fast connection, particularly because have so many connected devices. But I've gotten so used to it that I don't have the perspective of others who might live in an … [Read more...]
Do you need mesh routers for a smaller home?
On a recent Internet of Things Podcast episode, we took a voicemail from Sherry on our hotline. She has a 1,400 square foot home and is wondering if it's worth buying a mesh router. Most routers today are advertised as covering at least that much … [Read more...]
Taking a look at Home Assistant in 2023: Simpler and more capable
Although I settled on Apple HomeKit to run my smart home back in 2021, I have tried most of the major smart home platforms. And in 2020, one of those was Home Assistant, the free, open-source software that integrates with thousands of devices and … [Read more...]
A few devices and services for securing your smart home
A few weeks back, I explained how I think about my risk model when it comes to cybersecurity in my smart home. Shortly after that piece was published, Comcast issued a report that showed how wrong many people were when it came to understanding which … [Read more...]
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