For years I've wanted smart blinds in my home. I never pulled the trigger though, partially because different brands used different radio protocols and because of the cost. After testing out a demo of Eve Motion Blinds with Thread support, I might … [Read more...]
How to use a smart plug as an “on-call” button
On our most recent IoT Podcast, Matt called in to our voicemail hotline with an interesting use for a smart plug. Normally, we take questions from our hotline, but Matt's idea was too good not to share. Essentially, he figured out a way to add a … [Read more...]
Can you control a Google Nest thermostat with Alexa? (Sort of)
On our most recent IoT Podcast episode, Michael called in to our IoT voicemail hotline with a smart home integration question. He wants to use his Alexa ecosystem to control his Google Nest thermostat. Specifically, he wants the Nest to enter "Away" … [Read more...]
Smart home security is coming to vehicles
Earlier this week, Ford and ADT announced a joint venture called Canopy that promises "breakthrough technology" for vehicle security. This may be a breakthrough for cars and trucks but if you have a smart home, you likely already have or know about … [Read more...]
CES 2022: A year of catching up for the smart home
The 2022 Consumer Electronics Show is nearly half over, but the more impactful news is already out. Thanks to the pandemic, it feels as though last year’s CES let the industry take a breath and this year’s show is about catching up. There’s also much … [Read more...]
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