Last month, the Kwikset smart lock that came installed in the back door of my house when we moved in two years ago broke. I wasn't in love with the lock, but I was even less happy with the timing of it breaking. I would have preferred to wait for … [Read more...]
Podcast: Blast off with IoT in space
This week we kick off the show discussing several smart devices that might provide a modicum of security or comfort in case of weather disasters associated with climate change. After that, we start the long goodbye to 3G and discuss how companies are … [Read more...]
Masonite opens the door on a smart home strategy
Masonite, a company known for making building supplies and doors, has jumped on the smart home bandwagon in a surprising way. On Thursday, the company dedicated a portion of its investor conference to plans for connected front doors, smarter doors … [Read more...]
A look back at smart devices I have loved
Last week, I was pretty hard on the state of the smart home. And so this week, at the prompting of one of my Twitter followers, I decided to take a look at all of the connected devices that I have tried over the last five years and share what works … [Read more...]
Meet Otto: A door lock that discards the key
There are dozens of connected locks on the market today that can be installed by any good locksmith madison heights, with some requiring a total lock replacement or a device over the deadbolt to turn the latch. But in addition to a radio, maybe a … [Read more...]