A number of companies have come out with their HomeKit-enabled accessories at CES 2016. Some of these include iDevices wall sockets and switches, Honeywell's thermostat, Hunter Fan's ceiling fans and more. Here are the details.
Wi-Fi Alliance has just introduced the 802.11ah standard called HaLow. Intended primarily for IoT devices, here are all the details.
Taiwanese technology researchers at PVD+ have created a technology that allows the use of Apple Watch and gestures to control drones and devices such as Sphero robots and home automation rigs.
LG has unveiled SmartThinQ Hub, a smart home automation device that looks a lot like Amazon Echo. Details on its features and functionality can be found right here.
For many home automation lovers, the Logitech Harmony Ultimate Remote is a must have accessory. And now thanks to a huge discount, it's a lot more affordable than ever before after being reduced from $299.99 to $194.99 for today only.
It's very likely that home automation will become a very prominent part of every tech lover's agenda during the next twelve months. Home automation has always been something that home owners have had an interest in, but it's also largely something that has been financially out of most people's reach. The availability of Apple's HomeKit, and the leap from manufacturers to push out hardware that supports it, will bridge that gap and allow us all to have automated homes in one way or another. ConnectSense is looking to be at the forefront of that integration with the release of its Smart Outlet complete with Apple HomeKit inclusion.
Looking to get a Nest Thermostat, Nest Cam or Nest Protect? This year's Black Friday 2015 deals from the company itself brings a discount of up to $50 on select Nest products. Here are the details.
Support for and from third parties can go a long way, which is why the news that Amazon Echo users can now trigger IFTTT recipes using custom phrases is a big deal.
There are some really advanced smart home security and monitoring systems out there, but they carry heavy price tags due to the proprietary hardware involved. Perch, a Samsung Accelerator produced startup is looking to step into a different direction, by offering monitoring and security features for your home, but tapping into the existing cameras on phones, tablets, laptops, and USB connected webcams as the points of capture. And now in the next step towards that goal, Perch has launched its app for Android smartphones and tablets.
In a recent update to its software, Amazon Echo has received the ability to get local business recommendations from Yelp. Here are the details.
