Back at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show Stacey saw an amazing Bosch kitchen product that projected an interactive interface on countertops for cooking assistance. But we really haven’t seen many new products like this and I’m wondering why. Aside … [Read more...]
How to best secure your smart home with all those smart device accounts
On the most recent IoT Podcast, Barry called in with a security question. He currently segments his home network to keep IoT devices separate from regular internet usage. But he’s concerned about security because each smart home device requires its … [Read more...]
Who really controls your smart home? It might not be you.
If I were to ask if you were in total control of your smarthome, you’d probably say yes. It doesn’t matter if you use Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant or a smart home hub; your answer wouldn’t change. “Yes, I am the master of my smart … [Read more...]
Why power outages cause smart device havoc and how to mitigate this situation
On our most recent IoT Podcast, Justin called in because the area he lives in experiences rolling power outages a few times a month. Power loss can play havoc with smart home devices when the power comes back on, ranging from smart bulbs all turning … [Read more...]
I’m all in with voice in my smart home to reduce coronavirus and other illness potential
For the record: I am not a germaphobe. However, with the current coronavirus epidemic, I have been paying close attention to the news and, probably like many of you, am also being a little more intentional about washing my hands more … [Read more...]