After a solid few years of running my smart home on Google’s platform, I’m starting a transition to Apple HomeKit. For several reasons, it’s not going to be a cheap or seamless endeavor. And it’s going to take some compromises on my part as … [Read more...]
These are the security features you should look for when buying smart home devices
By now you probably read last week's story about the former ADT employee who tapped into home security cameras and watched private moments nearly 10,000 times over a five-year period. He was able to do this because he quietly added his email address … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for Jan 22, 2021
Sharing is caring: Data sharing is being used to help stop rhino poaching, create a supply chain for sustainable plastics, track the spread of COVID-19, and even determine where to rebuild homes after natural disasters. In my most recent IoT Podcast, … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for Jan. 7, 2020
Forget glasses, industrials are investing in smart hard hats: Guardhat, a Detroit-based maker of $1,500 hard hats that include radios and sensors, has raised a second round of funding. The company's invention lets companies track workers in real … [Read more...]
Can you integrate a Nest Hello doorbell and LIFX bulb for smart home automations?
On our most recent IoT Podcast, Rick called in with a question to our voicemail hotline. He previously used IFTTT to integrate his Ring doorbell with a LIFX bulb; the bulb would flash whenever someone was at the front door. Rick now uses a Nest Hello … [Read more...]
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