On our most recent IoT Podcast, Keith called in with a unique question. He's using Wi-Fi devices exclusively in his smart home. That might sound like a good idea at first, but his specific question raises a potential problem. There really aren't … [Read more...]
5 ways to responsibly eliminate smart home e-waste
On our most recent Internet of Things Podcast, Chris called in with a great question about used smart home gear. Having gone through more connected devices than most people, Stacey and I have dealt with responsibly recycling, or repurposing, our used … [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...]
What’s in my smart home: November 2021
Note: This story was published in the newsletter on October 22, but never made it to the site. So we updated the headline and published it here two weeks later. Slightly more than a year ago, I shared what was in my smart home. I started out by … [Read more...]
Smart home tip: Don’t get “cute” when naming your devices
On our most recent IoT Podcast episode, Brent called in to our voicemail hotline asking how to name devices in the smart home. Brent decided to call one of his lights "mushroom" (maybe it's a Super Mario Bros. themed room?) and his digital assistant … [Read more...]