Did y'all know that almost a quarter of people who buy a smart home device, hire a professional to install it? That's just one of the facts I learned at the Parks Associates event happening this week in Dallas. We talk about that before focusing on … [Read more...]
Which are better for HomeKit and in general: Smart bulbs or smart switches?
On our most recent IoT Podcast, Aaron called in with a question about smart lighting. His question is for HomeKit but really applies to smart homes on any platform. He's looking for advice on which reliable smart bulbs to buy. And Aaron wants to know … [Read more...]
Need a HomeKit sensor and light strip for a closet? Here are some suggestions.
On our most recent IoT Podcast episode, Michael called in to our voicemail hotline with a closet question. More specifically, he's looking for a HomeKit solution to enable light strips in his closets. The idea is to have the light strips turn on when … [Read more...]
Podcast: Much ado about privacy and support
This week's show kicks off with the news of the Raspberry Pi Trading company closing a new funding round of $45 million. We talk about what the Pi Trading company is, how it relates to the Foundation, and how companies are building Pis. We then dig … [Read more...]
Goodbye Z-Wave, hello HomeKit smart garage door opener
For the past four years, I've been using a GoControl Z-Wave smart garage door opener. Well, technically, I've been using it for about two years but it's been installed since 2017. Once I moved away from smart home hubs that support Z-Wave, the … [Read more...]