This week I get excited about a new home water monitoring product from Phyn while Kevin migrated his Nest account over to a Google account. We also discussed the creation of IKEA's new Home Smart business unit and Amazon's dream of putting Alexa in … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for August 9, 2019
It's the people, stupid: Behind any digital transformation are people who have to learn how to change the way they do their jobs thanks to new technology or new insights provided by technology. To get those people on board you have to build your IoT … [Read more...]
Podcast: Ring uses police as a sales channel
Serious question: Do you think a printer is an IoT device? If no, what would you call it? I feel like this is kind of a "Is a hot dog a sandwich?" question. — Stacey Higginbotham (@gigastacey) August 6, 2019 We should name our show the … [Read more...]
Walmart’s new wireless bridge device looks to take on Amazon Key
When it comes to the smart home, maybe the partnership with Google isn't enough for Walmart anymore. According to an FCC filing, the retailer has submitted an application for a Wi-Fi-to-Z-wave bridge product that links to a Z-wave garage door opener. … [Read more...]
Walmart demands smart home vendors support Google Home
Walmart is asking companies that want to sell smart home products to make sure those products work with Google Home. The retailer has instructed potential suppliers to ensure that their products support Google Home, and if they also support Amazon … [Read more...]