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...]
Planning to reject Amazon Sidewalk? Do it for the right reasons
[Get IoT analysis in your inbox. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter.] Wow. This week, the media went after Amazon's distributed IoT network with a vengeance. Both the mainstream news and the tech press came out in force to recommend that people opt … [Read more...]
Podcast: Stick with Sidewalk, y’all
This week's show is going to get controversial with a discussion of Amazon's Sidewalk. Kevin is out on vacation this week, so my friend Chris Albrect of The Spoon is here to co-host. We start with a rundown on why I think you should participate in … [Read more...]
With Tile deal Amazon’s Sidewalk network just became more interesting
Tile, the company that pioneered Bluetooth tracking tags, said its devices will work with Amazon's Sidewalk Network starting in July. The news is notable for two reasons. The first is that it expands Amazon's Sidewalk network considerably and the … [Read more...]
Lennar teams up with Ring for the smart home 2.0
Lennar, Inc, one of the largest homebuilders in the U.S., is making it easier for homebuyers to purchase a complete smart home. Today the company announced Lennar Communities Connected by Ring, a full smart system with connectivity, a thermostat, … [Read more...]