How IoT can contribute to sustainability goals: The Industrial IoT Consortium has taken a look at the ways connected devices can help reach the UN's sustainability goals, and I must confess, I wasn't prepared for this paper to be as good as it is. … [Read more...]
Podcast: Lutron has saved the smart bulb!
This week, Lutron introduced the Aurora dimmer switch, which attaches to a traditional light switch to control your smart bulbs without any need of an electrician or tools. We love it! We also discuss the launch of Wyze's light bulbs and newly added … [Read more...]
Podcast: Your smart home data will lead to cheaper insurance
This week Kevin and I continue discussing the fall out from Google killing the Works with Nest program. We discuss alternative devices for those who want to replace their Nest devices. Next, we go into the Amazon Alexa updates that add the Guard … [Read more...]
IoT News of the week for January 12, 2019
Here comes Tretur, Ikea's relatively inexpensive smart blinds: After rumors, hints, and leaks, Ikea's smart blinds are finally a real thing. Dubbed Tretur, these shades will cost between $113 and $181, depending on window size, when they arrive on … [Read more...]
Podcast: Alexa and Google are the real smart home standards
This week we learn more details about Lenovo's smart home line and talk about Amazon's new Alexa API for sensors and motion detectors. We touch on a combined router/smart speaker that has Kevin feeling vindicated and talk about the challenges new … [Read more...]