by dbadmin | Nov 3, 2022 | News, Smart Home
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) held a launch event for the new smart home interoperability standard. The CSA president revealed that there are now 190 certifications in progress or finished. The standard will be...
by dbadmin | Oct 22, 2022 | Features, Smart Home
Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority A connected smart home is not alien to me. I’ve been dipping my toes into the world of smart homes ever since the first smart plugs and bulbs hit the market and went so far as to automate my air conditioner with a smart...
by dbadmin | Oct 12, 2022 | News, Roku, smart bulb, Smart Home
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Roku has announced that it is expanding its operations to smart devices. All of Roku’s smart home devices will be sold exclusively at Walmart. Select products are available today on Walmart’s website with the rest of Roku’s...
by dbadmin | Oct 6, 2022 | News, Smart Home
Credit: Ukama Ukama is a crowdfunding project that promises to let you create your own decentralized cellular network. The software and hardware are open source. The indoor, outdoor, and DIY models cost $599, $799, and $499 respectively. While you likely won’t have...
by dbadmin | Oct 4, 2022 | Google, Google Home, News, Smart Home
Credit: Google The Google Home app will get a visual refresh as well as new features. Most notably, Automations are here which are more advanced and customizable Routines. You can test out a public preview of the new app now. The Google Home app is where you go for...
by dbadmin | Sep 20, 2022 | Features, Google, Google Home, Opinions, Smart Home
Credit: Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority Opinion post byC. Scott Brown When it comes to digital assistants, you have choices. Amazon’s Alexa was the first prominent one. Samsung’s Bixby is on Galaxy phones around the world. Apple fans get Siri. However, for my...