Wyze adds home smarts on the cheap: After announcing a $20 million funding round and one million WyzeCams sold, Wyze is following up with its next low-cost product, the Wyze Sense. This is a $20 add-on package of products, available in May, that … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for Feb. 15, 2019
InfluxData scored $60M: When it comes to the internet of things, there is a whole class of companies that believe it needs new methods of dealing with data. InfluxData, which just raised $60 million led by Norwest Venture Partners and … [Read more...]
Podcast: Amazon’s Eero buy and RISC-V
There were several acquisitions this week and the end of two prominent IoT platforms to cover, so Kevin and I had a lot to talk about. We kick off the show with Amazon's purchase of mesh Wi-Fi company Eero and then segue into a conversation about … [Read more...]
The Hubitat Elevation hub isn’t for everyone but it’s great for home automation
When it comes to smart home hubs, there are two very different audiences. There are mass-market consumers that mainly want a plug-and-play type system such as a SmartThings or Wink hub. Then there are the tinkerers who want more control over their … [Read more...]
Which Z-Wave smart home hub is right for you?
On this week's episode of the IoT Podcast, we received a voicemail from Monty, who is just getting started with his smart home and is looking for a hub that supports Z-Wave devices. There are several options available, ranging from simple … [Read more...]