Our most recent podcast featured a voicemail question from Scott. He’s a dad with two daughters; one has an apartment and one has a condo. Being a great dad, Scott wants to get both girls started with smart homes with simple solutions and wonders … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for July 27, 2018
Lenovo’s Smart Display arrives: At the January 2018 Consumer Electronics Show, Stacey and I were both wowed by Lenovo’s Smart Display. If a Google Home and an 8- or 10-inch touchscreen tablet went on a Tinder date, this would be the likely outcome. … [Read more...]
We need more routers that function as smart home hubs
If I had a dollar for every time my wife asked me “what is that new….. tech box for?” I’d be a very rich man. “Tech box” is her generic for all of the hubs, gateways, bridges, access points, and -- more recently -- smart speakers I’ve installed at … [Read more...]
IoT for renters: 7 devices to make your home smarter
I get a lot of plaintive requests for articles that cover IoT for renters, so I'm pulling together a list for those who aren't lucky enough to be able to tear up their walls or remove their locks in the quest for a fully automated and smart home. By … [Read more...]
August, Wink and more come to Google Home
Google Home announced 11 smart home partners for the Google Home personal assistant/speaker device. These new partners will enable Google to give the Amazon Echo a run for its money when it comes to controlling devices in the home. It's a section of … [Read more...]