I used to say that the smart home was made up of devices and a hub. Now, it's probably fair to say that a smart home is made up of connected devices and a digital assistant. Most people want a full-blown digital assistant like Alexa, Siri, or Google, … [Read more...]
Podcast: The IoT is a privacy nightmare and more 5G
Imagine all of the potential problems associated with the internet of things, and then settle in, because I think we talk about all of them in this episode. We start by detailing research out of Northeastern University that shows old data isn't … [Read more...]
Don’t buy a smart lock any time soon
Earlier this week, Level introduced a new, less-expensive smart lock. It’s smaller and, at $249, cheaper than the current $329 Level Lock Touch Edition. Level removed the touch and keycard functionality to reduce the cost and price on this new model. … [Read more...]
WWDC 2021: What Apple’s HomeKit strategy means for the smart home
Like many others, I watched Apple’s WWDC 2021 keynote on Monday. Unlike most of those viewers though, I was impatient for any HomeKit news. It was worth the wait until late in the keynote to hear about HomeKit because Apple is pushing forward with … [Read more...]
Nanoleaf’s new lights are a Scandinavian design dream
I make no secret of my love for Nanoleaf light panels. Sure, they don't solve a problem or add convenience like much of my smart home gear. They also aren't cheap. And yet, I still want to cover my walls in them as tech-inspired wall decor. The … [Read more...]
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