On our most recent IoT Podcast episode, Scott called in with a question that's rather timely since this week was Apple's WorldWide Developer Conference event. He wants to know if he can view video footage from a Ring doorbell on an Apple TV set-top … [Read more...]
How to disable your phone from always listening for “OK Google” with dueling smart speakers
On our most recent IoT Podcast, David called in because he's having some issues with the many smart speakers in his home. They seem to fight with David's Pixel 4 phone when he says "OK Google"; instead of his handset answering his question or … [Read more...]
What to consider with your family and friends before making your smart home smart
On our most recent IoT Podcast episode, Joe called in and left us several great questions on the IoT Podcast voicemail hotline. Joe just bought a new home and started to choose a number of products to make it smart. That's a good first step! But … [Read more...]
How to move from one smart home hub platform to another
On our most recent IoT Podcast, Brian called into the podcast hotline with a rather timely question. Like me, Brian is switching from a Wink hub to the Samsung SmartThings hub. I'm doing the same thing and I've previously outlined steps you should … [Read more...]
How to use smart devices to track tools and other items you’ve loaned out
On the most recent IoT Podcast episode, we tackled a question that Richard asked us on our voicemail hotline. Richard lends tools out to his friends and wants some digital method to electronically tag and track those tools. We might be … [Read more...]