If you have an old iPad lying around that you don’t know what to do with, you could set it up as an iOS security camera for your home.
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Team Nightmare, CES, and Tips – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-05
Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss some CES announcements and a couple of tips for iPhone users.
Smart Home Tips and CES Announcements – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-04
Jeff Butts joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss smart home CES announcements and a tip for devices that aren’t officially supported by HomeKit.
Apple's Self Repair Program and Smarthome Pain Points, with Jeff Gamet - ACM 561
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Smart Home Networks And You – TMO Daily Observations 2021-11-09
Jeff Butts and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest developments in smart home networking and why it matters to your home.
Digging into Arduino, Getting Started with Smarthome Tech, with Jeff Butts - ACM 559
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Butts get geeky with a deep dive into Arduino and a look at how to get started with all this smarthome stuff, especially Apple’s HomeKit.
Eve MotionBlinds Motors With HomeKit Release Announced for 2022
Eve Systems and Coulisse announced that MotionBlinds, the smart technology for window coverings, will add Eve MotionBlinds motors.
Smart Bulbs vs. Smart Light Switches, Digital IDs, with Jeff Gamet - ACM 555
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet dive back into smarthome tech, with a focus on using smart light switches instead of smart light bulbs. This includes Jeff’s recommendation for a smart light switch. They also discuss digital IDs and the perils and promise they offer.
Plume Manages Over One Billion Client Devices, as COVID-19 Inspires Huge Smart Home Growth
Over one billion unique client devices globally have been managed by Plume’s cloud controllers following huge growth in smart home devices.
Apple Supports Alliance to Unify Smart Home Devices
Apple, Amazon, and Google are supporting an industry alliance to make it easier for smart home devices from different brands work together.