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...]
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...]
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...]
Need a HomeKit sensor and light strip for a closet? Here are some suggestions.
On our most recent IoT Podcast episode, Michael called in to our voicemail hotline with a closet question. More specifically, he's looking for a HomeKit solution to enable light strips in his closets. The idea is to have the light strips turn on when … [Read more...]
How to add some smarts to your under cabinet lights
On our most recent IoT Podcast, Michael called in to our voicemail hotline with a question about his under cabinet light strips. He’s looking for a switch or other option to add some smarts to them, although he’s using a set of smart LIFX light … [Read more...]