Pros & Cons of Curated Smart-Home Ecosystems vs. Open IoT Platforms
Open smart-home ecosystems with extreme integration capabilities might look good on paper, but curated IoT solutions can improve…
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IoT chip-maker Silicon Labs (SLAB) to acquire Z-Wave technology owner Sigma Designs (SIGM), giving a big boost to…
News December 7CES 2018: 10 New Smart Home & IoT Devices + Their Prospects for Success
CES 2018 Innovation Awards include usual smart-home winners like Nest, Ring and Arlo, but also interesting newbies boasting…
News November 24Great News for Pros: Home Automation is More Confusing than Ever
Home automation, networking and security have never been more confusing, thanks to an onslaught of DIY products like…
News October 20Amazon’s Decision on ZigBee vs. Z-Wave Makes No Sense
Julie Jacobson and Avi Rosenthal wonder why Amazon chose ZigBee for Echo Plus home-automation hub, when Z-Wave is…
News October 173 Big Trends in Security & Home Automation
The security and home-automation industries grapple with new technologies and business models today and in the near future…
News October 16Matrix Labs Unveils ‘Universal Enabler’ Device
Matrix Labs’ $99 Creator allows communication among Z-Wave, ZigBee, Thread, IR, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
News October 5Best of DIY and Pro: UL-Listed Security Hub with SmartThings Inside, Monitored by ADT, Built on 2GIG
Best Buy to sell new 2GIG-based security panel with Samsung SmartThings home-automation hub inside, including ZigBee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi,…
News October 2Key Home Automation Takeaways from Amazon Echo Plus & New Alexa Services
Amazon's new home-automation play includes ZigBee-enabled Echo Plus (not Z-Wave?) and Alexa services such as Routines, enabling macros…
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