On our most recent IoT Podcast, Billy called in with what I thought was a simple question to answer. He wants to know when his door is locked or unlocked, a feature that’s table stakes for nearly any smart lock. But then I realized: Billy doesn’t … [Read more...]
CES Day 2: Bulbs, more locks and and a new business model for ADT
The CES 2020 show floor doesn't open until today and we'll be running around the more than 2 million square feet of gadgets to find the latest smart products and trends. On Monday night, however, we saw a nice preview of what to expect at a mini show … [Read more...]
Selling your smart home? Here’s what you should, and shouldn’t, leave behind
On our most recent IoT Podcast, Rodney called in and left a question on our voicemail hotline. He’s thinking about selling his home and is wondering what smart home devices he should include with the sale. Both Stacey and I have sold our homes fairly … [Read more...]
Why there aren’t any smart double cylinder locks on the market
There's a reason people want to equip their homes with double cylinder locks. These locks require a key to lock or unlock the door both from the outside and the inside, making them a little safer, in one regard. For example, if there's a window on … [Read more...]
Ways to protect your smart home being used against you in abusive situations
It truly saddened me to read this article from the New York Times on how domestic abusers are using connected products to make a bad situation worse. Honestly, that’s an aspect of the technology I never considered. And it gives me pause when I joke … [Read more...]