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When will our smart homes have true occupancy sensors?

June 29, 2022 by Kevin C. Tofel 4 Comments

On our latest IoT Podcast episode, we take a question that Gregg left on our IoT Voicemail Hotline. Gregg uses Apple HomeKit and is looking for occupancy sensors, which he correctly says are not the same as motion sensors. Unfortunately, we’re right … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: bluetooth, Ecobee, infrared, millimeter wave, occupancy, sensors, smart home, UWB, WiFi

Ecobee Smart Premium Thermostat: A worthy $249 upgrade for better air and comfort

June 1, 2022 by Kevin C. Tofel Leave a Comment

The hot, humid summer in Pennsylvania is a perfect time to test a new smart thermostat. Luckily for me, the new $249.99 Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium recently launched and I’ve been using a review unit for the past week or so. Our house feels more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Reviews Tagged With: alexa, Ecobee, millimeter wave, Motion Sensors, presence, Siri, smart thermostat

Are some presence sensors smarter than others when it comes to people vs pets?

May 28, 2022 by Kevin C. Tofel 3 Comments

Image courtesy of Ecobee

On our latest IoT Podcast episode, we take a question that Mark left on our IoT Voicemail hotline. Mark wants to use the sensors in a smart thermostat and other devices to detect the presence of people in his smart home. But he doesn't want any … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: connected cameras, Ecobee, millimeter wave, Motion Sensors, person detection, pet detection, presence, sensors, smart home

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