The steady drip of new members to the AllSeen Alliance continues. Industrial sensor and consumer appliance maker Bosch, Cloud of Things, home…
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A big day for Revolv! Smart home hub adds Android and Nest support
Revolv, whose home hub lets you control a variety of connected devices in one app, has finally released an Android version as…
Read MoreRevolv, but no Wink hubs at my Home Depot
A spot check of Home Depot's push into the connected home yields uneven results.…
Read MoreIf Samsung buys SmartThings, it’s a win for both
Samsung is in talks to buy smart home hub startup SmartThings in a deal valued at $200 million. If so, this is a win for both companies.…
Read MoreStaples takes its connected home business nationwide
Staples, the office supply chain, is doubling down in the smart home. It's expanding of the number of stores that sell its Staples Connect hub and is supporting more radios and devices.…
Read MoreIf Apple releases its own smart home hardware, think connected speakers and TVs
Apple is reportedly assembling a team of people to possibly, maybe build hardware for the smart home. If it does so, here are a few ideas for it.…
Read MoreQuirky throws Wink into the crowded smart home arena
Quirky will launch Wink, its connected home brand, as a separate company. But the real test of Wink's success in the market will depend on awesome software and a distribution channel that educates consumers.…
Read MoreHoly hubs! Lutron builds its own bridge for the smart home
Everyone wants to get in on the smart home, so the launch of a DIY home hub by lighting automation provider Lutron isn't a huge surprise. Here are the details.…
Read MoreConsumers will love Apple’s entrance to the smart home, but smaller device makers may not
Apple's reported plans for the smart home let Apple do what it does best, create a magical software experience while extracting a fee from developers. Who wins if Apple makes a smart home play?…
Read MoreIntegration drama in the smart home and Lumafit’s CEO on new wearables
Is it different building a connected device in Europe? Where are wearables heading?What are the risks of hacked smart home integrations? We discuss these questions and more on the podcast this week.…
Read MoreALYT offers a smart home hub jam-packed with sensors
Another day, another crowdfunding campaign for a smart home hub. This one uses Android and has a cellular radio that makes it a more reliable home security choice.…
Read MoreSavant, the Apple of home automation providers, launches a cheaper option
As the smart home heats up, players at the high end are going downmarket with products that help consumers automate their homes without having to play with complicated software.…
Read MoreWhat this hellish winter has taught me about programming the smart home
If you have a smart home and want to make it a bit more automated, modes might be your new best friend. Here's how to take advantage of them.…
Read MoreBig box retailers make a big bet on the connected home at CES
The Staples Connect platform promises some support for cool devices and more radio protocols. Meanwhile Lowe's' Iris platform adds some energy conservation products and voice control.…
Read MoreThe Gigaom smart home hub review guide
Connected home hubs are hot right now, but which one should you buy? I tried four and here's how they compare.…
Read MoreBelkin considers how open its WeMo line of connected devices should be
Others have long been able to build controls for the popular WeMo line of connected outlets, switches and motion sensors, but Belkin is considering a change to that unfettered access.…
Read MoreRevolv gets $4M for its universal hub aimed at the smart home
The smart home gets another boost as startup Revolv raises a $4 million round. The money will help the company serve the customers who ordered its device when it launched earlier this month.…
Read MoreConnectSense offers Wi-Fi only sensors … for a pretty penny
As people attempt to connect their homes, different protocols post a challenge. Some vendors, like ConnectSense, are doing away with that drama by embracing only Wi-Fi.…
Read MoreThe Revolv hub: Good hardware, mediocre software, lots of promise
I've been eager to see the Revolv home hub in action since meeting with the company several months ago. The good news is the hardware is awesome. But the software could use some work.…
Read MoreThe internet of things: A consumer’s perspective (and manifesto) about standards and openness
After almost a year of covering the internet of things, I review what I've learned, how my thinking has changed and what we're looking for in the year ahead.…
Read MoreConnect your home’s existing things with Revolv
Revolv, a Boulder, Colo.-based startup, is one of the finalists in GigaOM’s upcoming Mobilize Showcase. It wants to be a hub for your existing connected devices.…
Read MoreWhat your internet of things startup should learn from Netflix and the disaggregation of TV
When you combine open platforms with many interdependent parts -- like today's online video marketplace or the internet of things -- you risk losing accountability for failures in the customer experience. How can industry solve this problem?…
Read MoreMeet the 8 GigaOM Mobilize Product Showcase finalists
From industrial products to a better sprinkler, we have chose eight finalists for the Mobilize Product Showcase coming up on October 16. Meet the finalists below and come see them live in San Francisco next month.…
Read MoreIn the connected home, do you want your apps from scratch or pre-prepared?
Thinking about the connected home? With SmartThings launching a shop and the recent introduction of the Revolv hub platform, here's a handy guide to help you decide what's right for you.…
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