On our recent IoT Podcast, we took a question that Andrew left on our IoT Voicemail Hotline. Andrew had been using a device from SmartDry to know when his laundry was dry. Unfortunately, SmartDry announced earlier in June that it would be shutting … [Read more...]
Podcast: Meet Insteon’s new CEO
Last week, we kicked off the podcast with a discussion on the Helium peer-to-peer IoT network, and this week we did the same thing. This time we dug into the disclosures that Helium didn't actually have Lime or Salesforce.com as current customers, … [Read more...]
Can you add support for connected outdoor 220V devices to a smart home?
On our most recent IoT Podcast, Howard called in with a pergola problem. He’s remodeling his backyard and adding a pergola with hanging heaters in it. The problem is that most of the heating solutions require a 220 Volt power load and Howard is … [Read more...]
Podcast: Meet the man who “invented” the IoT back in 1985
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has finally released its plans for securing the IoT, so we discuss what the plans are for a consumer-oriented cybersecurity label. We then give a quick update on the Sigfox receivership and Intel's … [Read more...]
IoT questions: multi-zone smart LED light strips, digital assistant options and Home Assistant
On our most recent IoT Podcast episode, Ken called in to our IoT voicemail hotline with three smart home questions. He wants to know what multi-zone color LED light strips we'd recommend for his house, which digital assistant he should consider, and … [Read more...]