We're nearly eight months into the Matter smart home protocol rollout and there are still some gotchas. I figured we'd have some initial pain points to deal with but I also thought that by now, some or all of them would have been addressed. … [Read more...]
How Google Assistant with AI can deliver a truly smart home
After watching the Google I/O keynote last week, I noticed that Google Assistant, which has been a staple of Google's developer event for around eight years, was barely mentioned. Instead of Google Assistant being front and center, this year's … [Read more...]
I feel let down by Google’s Pixel Tablet and Charging Speaker Dock
Announced today, the Google Pixel Tablet arrives in select markets with a $499 price tag. Pre-orders begin today with availability expected in June. The 11-inch Android slate is bundled with a Charging Speaker Dock. ($129 separately), turning the … [Read more...]
SwitchBot Hub 2 and BlindTilt: Matter tested and approved
Although we’ve loved the smart home approach SwitchBot has taken, I’ve never actually used its products. The company makes some “mechanical” solutions with smarts, such as a connected light switch flipper and automated blinds that turn the old-style … [Read more...]
Hands on with the Matter beta for Home Assistant
Now that I'm done reviewing the latest Matter devices from Nanoleaf, it's time to turn my attention back to Home Assistant. Since I haven't taken a deep dive on this open source smart home platform in a few years, I recently set it up on a spare … [Read more...]
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