Updated: This post was updated on Feb. 24 to reflect new information from Lowe’s. The company clarified that it had given me the wrong information originally and that this product does… Read more »
It will be an automated holiday this year, with major big box retailers gearing up to stock and support connected home devices from a variety of vendors. Read more »
The Peq home automation system is pitched at mainstream consumers who are willing to install their own light switches but who also don’t mind paying a $10 monthly service fee. Read more »
Home automation just got a lot more mainstream — at least for people with a bit of disposable income. Savant has released an easy-to-use app that lets the homeowner control her… Read more »
How a company builds a business model, or even products for the internet of things, depends on which side of the cultural divide they are coming from — old-line or the… Read more »
What will Apple launch for the internet of things market on Sept. 9? And what is Lowe’s plan for the smart home going forward? One of these questions will be answered… Read more »
Home improvement giant Lowe’s wondered what consumers thought of smart homes, so it asked them. While security is the top concern, the other responses were pretty mundane. Read more »
With the launch of the Wink home hub platform at the Home Depot, the retailing giant could become a huge influence on how consumers buy and choose connected devices. Learn how… Read more »
People always ask me where they can buy a smart home. The answer shows how far the industry needs to come if it wants to serve mainstream consumers. Read more »