On our most recent IoT Podcast, Ted reached out to us via email and asked about email addresses for smart homes. He’s wondering if his Google-based home should have its own email address for linking to smart home hubs, speakers, and devices. This is … [Read more...]
Why Apple pulled the plug on HomePod: High cost and lack of Thread support
In a move that surprised many, Apple last week quietly confirmed that it was pulling the plug on its HomePod speaker. The company will instead focus on its much less expensive HomePod mini product, although it will continue to support the $299 … [Read more...]
CES 2021 preview: 6 things I’d like to see for the smart home and IoT
It’s nearly that time of year again for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Every January, Stacey and I walk dozens of miles to seek out the latest IoT devices, speaking to device makers and industry leaders at the show. Of course, this year CES is … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for Dec. 11, 2020
Samsung SmartThings finally works with Nest: I know product managers at Samsung SmartThings and Google's Nest divisions are working incredibly hard on the plans for Project Connected Home over IP, which is supposed to launch with a certification any … [Read more...]
A smarter Siri and UWB make Apple’s HomePod mini a more competitive smart speaker
At an online press event Tuesday, Apple introduced its new line of iPhones which will support faster 5G networks. That’s nice, but a more interesting device to me was the new HomePod mini for the smart home as well as improvements to Siri. Starting … [Read more...]
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