On our latest IoT Podcast episode, we take a question that Keith left on our IoT Voicemail hotline. He wants to set up custom sound notifications in his smart home because he sometimes has a difficult time hearing certain things. Keith wants to be … [Read more...]
Can you control a Google Nest thermostat with Alexa? (Sort of)
On our most recent IoT Podcast episode, Michael called in to our IoT voicemail hotline with a smart home integration question. He wants to use his Alexa ecosystem to control his Google Nest thermostat. Specifically, he wants the Nest to enter "Away" … [Read more...]
Which smart smoke detectors are good choices for you?
In our most recent IoT Podcast, Duncan called in to the voicemail hotline with a question about smart smoke detectors. He's wondering which connected detectors we would recommend. To be honest, this is an easy question. That's mainly because there … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for Jan. 15, 2021
Appliance makers are the telcos of the smart home: In a conversation with some of the startups showing off their wares at CES, I had a realization. Many of these entrepreneurs were in the middle of working with an appliance company to get their … [Read more...]
Eye-gaze tracking on a smart display: The next smart home interface?
Earlier this week, Google introduced Look to Speak, an experimental Android app that brings input access for those who can’t speak or physically type. Look to Speak uses the camera of an Android phone to track the eye gaze of a user, allowing them to … [Read more...]