On our most recent IoT Podcast episode, Derrick called into our voicemail hotline asking what the purpose of hubs and if he should be considering products that work with smart home hubs. It’s a timely question because the market appears to be … [Read more...]
Everything you need to know about IFTTT’s new paid service
IFTTT, which lets users link connected devices and web services to other connected devices and web services, has launched a paid subscription after offering a free service to consumers for the last ten years. The new service, called IFTTT Pro, will … [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...]
Podcast: GE Appliances goes for the Gold in security
This week Kevin and I start the show with our thoughts on CES going digital, and then turn to subscriptions for smart products, specifically tied to the news that the Mellow sous vide is now charging for functionality that had been free. We then move … [Read more...]
Wyze has learned what Wink didn’t
This week, smart home device maker Wyze sent an email to its 1.3 million current device owners explaining that it didn’t plan for cloud costs needed to provide free person detection for Wyze cameras. Thus, it is hoping to offset the increased costs … [Read more...]
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