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Logitech Circle View Doorbell review: A great privacy-focused choice for HomeKit

March 10, 2021 by Kevin C. Tofel 1 Comment

Logitech Circle View Doorbell

As part of my transition to HomeKit, I ripped out my Nest Hello doorbell last week. The replacement? Logitech’s $200 Circle View Doorbell with HomeKit Secure Video (HSV) support. Not only was this the easiest connected device I’ve ever installed in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Reviews Tagged With: Apple, Circle View Doorbell, homekit, HomeKit Secure Video, Logitech, smart home, video doorbell

Are there any audio-only smart doorbells still on the market?

March 6, 2021 by Kevin C. Tofel Leave a Comment

On our most recent IoT Podcast, Christopher called in to our voicemail hotline with a question about connected doorbells. He and his wife currently have a Ring Video Doorbell but aren't fans of the Ring Neighbors program and have decided to look for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, How-To Tagged With: Arlo, audio doorbell, doorbells, Eufy, Ring, smart home, video doorbell, Wyze

Switching from Google Home to Apple HomeKit: A costly, privacy-centric change

February 10, 2021 by Kevin C. Tofel 12 Comments

After a solid few years of running my smart home on Google’s platform, I’m starting a transition to Apple HomeKit. For several reasons, it’s not going to be a cheap or seamless endeavor. And it’s going to take some compromises on my part as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, How-To Tagged With: Apple, C by GE, Cync, google, Google Home, homekit, HomePod, HomePod mini, iOS, nest, Philips Hue, samsung, smart home, smart lock, Thread, video doorbell, Wyze

CES 2021 preview: 6 things I’d like to see for the smart home and IoT

January 6, 2021 by Kevin C. Tofel 2 Comments

It’s nearly that time of year again for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Every January, Stacey and I walk dozens of miles to seek out the latest IoT devices, speaking to device makers and industry leaders at the show. Of course, this year CES is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Analysis, Featured Tagged With: AI, alexa, Amazon, Apple, bluetooth, cameras, CES 2021, CHIP, google, google assistant, Google Home, homekit, mesh network, ML, Project CHIP, smart home, Thread, video doorbell, WiFi, zigbee

Can you integrate a Nest Hello doorbell and LIFX bulb for smart home automations?

December 12, 2020 by Kevin C. Tofel Leave a Comment

On our most recent IoT Podcast, Rick called in with a question to our voicemail hotline. He previously used IFTTT to integrate his Ring doorbell with a LIFX bulb; the bulb would flash whenever someone was at the front door. Rick now uses a Nest Hello … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, How-To Tagged With: automations, LIFX, nest, Nest Hello, Ring, samsung, smart home, SmartThings, video doorbell

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