Recently on the IoT Podcast, we answered a listener question about which smart home hub we’d recommend that works with all of the major radio protocols: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee and Z-Wave. Essentially, Stacey and I came up with two and you won’t … [Read more...]
Fibaro HomeKit sensors for doors, windows and motion: Smart and sleek
Now that I’ve finally moved my smart home devices from the Wink Hub 2 to the Samsung SmartThings Link, it’s time to test some new HomeKit devices. First on the menu are two items from Fibaro, which sent us a $60 Door/Window sensor and a $70 Motion … [Read more...]
Fibaro Wall Plug review: A smart, well-designed outlet that monitors energy use
I’ve long used Belkin’s $35 Wemo Insight Switch in my home, both for automation and energy monitoring. Now, Fibaro has a new, competing product called the Fibaro Wall Plug. It comes in two options: a $50 version and a $60 model that adds an … [Read more...]
Podcast: Mobile World Congress news and a deep dive into IOTA
The big news from this week has been Amazon’s proposed acquisition of Ring for $1 billion or more. Kevin and I explain the deal and share our concerns before turning to the issue of smarter cameras, including the recently reviewed Google Clip. From … [Read more...]
The 2017 IoT Podcast Gift Guide (written version)
Last Friday kicked off the holiday giving season, so my IoT Podcast co-host Kevin Tofel and I have pooled our experiences over the last year to create a list of tried and true devices that make a good gift. Some are for kids, some are for pets, and … [Read more...]