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Why aren’t there any Matter smoke alarms?

November 9, 2022 by Kevin C. Tofel 9 Comments

On a recent Internet of Things Podcast episode, we took a question on our Voicemail hotline from Sam. Given all of the recent Matter news, Sam is wondering if there are any smoke detectors that support Matter right now. It's a good question because … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: connected devices, First Alert, Matter, smart home, smart smoke detectors, smoke detectors

Which smart smoke detectors are good choices for you?

January 3, 2022 by Kevin C. Tofel 7 Comments

In our most recent IoT Podcast, Duncan called in to the voicemail hotline with a question about smart smoke detectors. He's wondering which connected detectors we would recommend. To be honest, this is an easy question. That's mainly because there … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: alexa, Apple HomeKit, bosch, First Alert, First Alert Onelink, Google Home, Google Nest, homekit, Nest Protect, Netatmo, smart home, smart smoke detectors, smoke detectors

What products can help you make a home workshop smart?

October 23, 2021 by Kevin C. Tofel 3 Comments

On a recent IoT Podcast episode, David called in with a question that was challenging for us to answer. David has a workshop and asked us what products he should consider to make his woodworking workshop “smart”. Since neither of us has a workshop, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: digital assistants, smart displays, smart home, smart outlets, smart plugs, smart speakers, smoke detectors, video doorbell

Do you need a smart smoke detector or can you use existing smart devices to listen for alarms?

June 17, 2020 by Kevin C. Tofel 2 Comments

On our most recent IoT Podcast episode, Brent called in to our voicemail hotline to ask about smart smoke detectors. Specifically, he’s interested in what interesting functions they offer that can give him more bang for his buck. We tackled this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, How-To Tagged With: alexa, Amazon, Apple, CO detectors, google, HomeLink, nest, smoke detectors, Wyze

What smart devices should landlords consider to protect their property investments?

March 17, 2020 by Kevin C. Tofel Leave a Comment

On the most recent IoT Podcast, Matt called into our voicemail hotline with an interesting question: As a small-town landlord, what smart devices can or should he use to keep tabs on his properties? Obviously we don't know if he's talking about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, How-To Tagged With: First Alert Onelink, landlords, Nest Protect, Phyn, rental properties, smoke detectors, webcams, WiFi

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