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Nest new thermostat comes with a design and a lower price point. The Nest thermostat was one of the first consumer hits in the smart home space and the E just builds on that foundation. It is as good as the other generations of the Nest devices but comes with a lower price...which is awesome.- devices being invented
August is one of the leaders in the smart lock space. And they have just released their lower cost 3rd generation lock with DoorSense which lets you know your door is both closed and locked. Also they have updated the design for the 3 generation locks.
Apple has entered the Assistant speaker market with HomePod. HomePod is a smart speaker that focuses on playing awesome music and allows users to control the device via voice using Siri. It is awesome that all the major companies are not deeply invested in the smart home space with products and services.
Amazon has lunched another version of Alexa in a device that has a screen that allows consumers to see outputs based on the commands they give Alexa. Consumers can have video calls and also stream videos from other connected cameras to the Echo Show. It will be interesting to see how consumers use the Show in their home.
Amazon is doing a great jump of launching different device options for consumers to leverage Alexa in their home. Amazon Look is currently focused on taking your fashion experience to the next level. There are also some other basic use cases like baby monitor and home monitoring that could work as well.
Interesting product from Awair that combines air monitoring with a smart plug. Combo devices like this are becoming a stable in consumer electronic IoT devices.
TP Link devices have become a stable in the smart home market. We have tested the multicolor and it works very well. The great thing about TP Link lights is that they do not require a hub at all. So if you are looking to dip your toes into smart home these lights are a good place to start.
Wemo has updated it smart plug line up with a mini version that allows you to stack two smart plugs in a single outlet. The design is very sleek and packs the same features as the other smart plugs offered by Wemo. We are excited to see more progress in the smart plug market as they are great starter devices for the smart home. Also smart plugs are a cool way to extend the value of your Google Home or Amazon Echo.
Google initial introduction into VR was with its low cost cardboard product that allowed anyone in the world with a smartphone to experience VR. The Daydream View headset builds on that approach and address some of the known issues with current VR headsets on the market. Daydream is easy to wear, looks cool and has a nice catalog of content which includes YouTube. We tested it and it was a pretty fun experience. The headset is lightweight and you can easy wear it for an hour with no problem. At launch it only works with the Google Pixel phone.
The Lyric T5 adds to the ever growing list of connected thermostats offered by Honeywell. The T5 has all the features you would expect from a connected thermostat such setting the temperature when you arrive home and being compatible with other ecosystems such as Alexa, Homekit, SmartThings and IFTTT. Overall it is a pretty good product for the price and a nice entry point for those looking at adding a connected thermostat to their smart home.
Toys for children as become extremely advanced over the past few years. Talkies combines a lovable friend with a built in smartphone for communication. Talkies allow parents to stay in contact with their kids with basic messaging functionality between any phone or talkie. It is a pretty cool idea.
You can now order Google new home wifi system that allows you place a wifi point anywhere in the home you may have internet issues. Google Wifi also has a feature called Network Assist that leverage Google smarts to manage your network so you do not have to worry about it.
We have tested the pro version on the Ring doorbell which has in enhanced 1080p HD camera and advanced motion detection. Overall the pro version is everything we loved about the initial version. The pro version also allows you to change faceplates of on the device to match your home's aesthetic.
Google just launched it answer to the Amazon Echo. The device bring the Google Assistant to life in your home and allows you to control them likes Nest, Philips Hue and SmartThings. Also works with IFTTT. Pretty cool.
Amazon has released a cheaper version of it's smash hit Echo Dot. All the features are pretty much the same but the price went from $90 to $50. They also introduced a white color into the lineup.
The Logitech Pop is a smart button that allows you to control connected devices throughout the home. This is a great product if you already have connected lights, speakers, etc. It makes it easy for everyone in the home to control those devices.
Nest has added a new camera product to go along with Nest Cam. Nest Cam Outdoor is well...made for the outdoors. Nest continues to build a product line up that helps you keep an eye on things at home. This is a great product if you are looking for an easy way to add outdoor monitoring without much hassle. Excited to test this one out.
The Ray remote looks to reinvent the universal remote category leveraging a smartphone like design and interface. Similar to Logitech Harmony or NEEO the Ray remote allows you to control all of your entertainment devices from a single place. You can also control other smart home devices such as Nest.
As the IoT (connected devices) consumer market continues to grow we are seeing a new category of wifi routers starting to emerge. From OnHub, Eero, Luma and others that focus on design and ease of use. Starry is another wifi router focused on helping you manage all the connected devices that you bring in your home.
CUJO is a security device built for the smart home. It analyzes your local network traffic data locally and in real time and sends statistics on that data to the cloud for further analysis. CUJO then notifies you if there are any anomalies taking place on your network.
The AWS IoT button is a great device for the hacker in all of us. Our team has thousands of ideas on how we plan to use the button. From automating Postmates orders to starting our car.
We are huge Nespresso fans in the iotlist office. So when we heard there was a connected version of the device we ran out and purchased one for the office. It is so easy to setup schedule brewing and know when its time to order more capsules. Also the automatic capsule ejection is a great feature.
It took us a while to check out the Samsung Gear VR and it a fun device to play around with. It is still early days but you can see why VR has such a buzz. We like the feel of playing games and watching movies so far. But we can not wait till someone builds the app that showcases the full capability of these type of devices.
Xiaomi continues to introduce connected home products. The indoor connected night light is a pretty cool product. We have been playing around with the device and we like it.
TP Link has released a smart plug that works with Amazon Echo. Smart plugs are a great way to get into making your home smarter. Combine that with voice control and your have a pretty cool experience.
Building on the success of Echo, Amazon has just released the Tap which is a portable bluetooth speaker with voice control. We are starting to see Amazon plan for the home continue to roll out. Excited to test the device when it arrives.
Sonos just updated Play:5 which is the flagship product in it's speaker line up. Overall it has everything we love about Sonos speakers and adds touch controls and Trueplay which fine tunes the sound of the speaker to any room. The most interesting thing about the Play:5 is that it packs two microphones. The microphones are not functional at the moment but with the success of Echo it will be interesting to see what Sonos plans are for the microphones.
Foobot monitors the air quality of your home or office and sends alerts via the smartphone app. It is an interesting device for those who have allergies or want to understand more about the air quality in the environments they live.
Triby is a multi purpose speaker for the smart kitchen. Music, hands free calling, intercom and virtual notes are the main features of the device. We are excited to get our hands on the device to test it out over the next few weeks.
Sugr Cube is a wifi speaker that has gesture controls. The speaker uses wifi so it has a more stable connection than bluetooth and with the gesture control makes it fun for everyone in the family to play with. There are a ton of good options for connected speakers and Sugr Cube can be added to that list.
Samsung Galaxy View is a connected screen targeted at cord cutters and what TV will be in the future. Our team saw this device and feel in love as it hints towards what could be for those of us who do not have cable but want a screen built for our needs. The Galaxy View is the first device we have seen focused on rethinking the TV screen. We are very excited to try it out.
August continues to redefine access to the home. Their latest product is a smart keypad that works with the August lock. This is a great addition to the product line up as it makes the smart lock useable by everyone in the family without forcing them to have a smartphone and the August app. Combine the lock, doorbell cam and smart keypad and you have yourself one awesome door: )
Logitech has released the Logi Circle which is a portable wifi camera targeted at the smart home market. The Circle offers a two way communication system which is pretty cool for parents who are traveling and just want to say hello. The product is in the same category as Nest Cam and Netgear Arlo so it will be interesting to see how the market reacts to the product.
June is a connected oven that helps you with baking, roasting, broiling, toasting, and slow cooking. Our team has a few foodies and they are excited about new kitchen devices like June. We hope to get our hands on one and test it out soon.
We have been wearing the Apple Watch since launch and now have a great understanding of the value it brings. First, it is a great fashion accessory. Second, it is the coolest looking activity tracker on the market. Third, it works best when you use all of Apple apps such as mail, calendar, maps, etc. It is a very cool device and will continue to get better.
Hue has added a new remote to the line up. The Hue dinner switch is a battery-powered dimmer for the Philips Hue system that controls your preferred light setting that you have configured in the Philips Hue app, without the use of your smart device. This is great for those who have started down the connected lighting path but want to make sure the rest of the family does not need to pull out their phone to turn on the lights.
Pebble introduced the world's lightest and thinnest smartwatch with Pebble Time. It's everything we love about Pebble smartwatches just in a circular form. Pebble is a great entry point for those looking to test out smartwatches and their functionality. Pebble Time supports notifications, watch faces and has a very robust app ecosystem. Also it works with both iPhone and Android devices.
Apple has released the latest version of Apple TV. Our team has been huge fans of Apple TV since it launched. The latest version brings the long anticipated arrival of a true app store for connected TVs and voice control via Siri. This should have a huge impact on what it means to have a connected screen in your home. Content and gaming are the low hanging fruit for the app store but we are excited to see the ideas that leverage the large screen in ways we would never have never imagined. For instance...is there a better experience for video meetings when you can leverage the connected screen?
Solu is a interesting perspective on how a cloud-linked computer could work. No need to worry about your hard drive, backing up files, or installing software because it is all in the cloud. The team at iotlist talks a lot about the need for generic connected screen that are multi purpose. Solu is one of the first product that seems to align with that approach.
The team at Lifx has released their latest connected light bulb with Color 1000. Lifx has managed to reduce the size and cost of the bulb while keeping the amazing brilliant spectrum color we have come to expect from Lifx. The lights also work with IFTTT, Nest and Logitech Harmony making it a great solution for someone looking to add lights to their smart home.
Shine 2 is an advanced, premium activity and sleep monitor made by the team at Misfit. It is a great device for someone who is motivated to meet their health and fitness goals but does not care to wear a smart watch. One thing that is very cool about Shine 2 is that you can control smart home devices like Bolt connected lights using the device.
Philips Hue has been the leader in connected lighting for the past few years. They do a great job of making sure their products works across all platforms. So there should be no surprise that Philips has released a Hue bridge that is Homekit compatible. We have tested the new bridge for the past week and it pretty cool. Controlling your lights with Siri is pretty awesome.
Chromecast has always been the easiest and most cost efficient way to make any TV smart and cast your favorite videos to the big screen. The new Chromecast delivers on that promise and brings support to a few new apps like Sling TV.
August just released it's doorbell cam which detects motion from visitors, identifies people at your door and sends you an instant alert to your smartphone. This would be a great addition to anyone's home who is looking for a good way to tested out smart home products. We hope to get our doorbell cam to test soon.
Singlecue allows you to control your connected home with gestures. We saw a demo of a early version of Singlecue and thought the concept was interesting. The connected home will need multiple ways of interacting including voice, presence and gesture.
Osmo is a gaming system that interacts with the iPad. As we all know smartphones and tablets have become the go to toy for parents when they want some quiet time around the home. Osmo tries to turn the time spent with those devices into a more tactical and esducational interaction. The platform is still pretty new but you can see the potential of have developers create awesome games based on a child's needs using this hardware.
Ivee Voice is the last device from the team at Interactive Voice. The design is sleek and built to be placed anywhere in the home. We had a chance to see the device and it looks pretty awesome. With Ivee Voice the focus seems to be on bring a Amazon Echo like experience to the mass market based on cost. We can't wait to get one to test in our lab.
Logitech has refreshed it Harmony product with the launch of Elite. The device has a new design that is slimmer and sports a nice size screen. If you are familiar with the Harmony you know it controls a ton of A/V devices but also control smart home products like Nest, Hue and August just to name a few. We hope to get a test unit soon to check it out.
Keen Home has a interesting take on climate control and energy management with it smart vent product. This could be a great solution for lager homes or retro fitting older homes. The smart vent regulates a rooms temperature by creating a room-zoned system that proactively balances your home’s temperature.
Google and TP Link released OnHub the router built for the connected home. We have been testing the router this week and we like what we see so far. It is super easy to setup and gives you a glimpse into what is going on with your network from its mobile app. Currently the 802.15.4 and BLE radios are not live so we were not able to test out the connected home features we believe it will support in the future.
Amazon has been to great job of moving into the smart home over the past year. The Dash Button is not exception. A consumer can place a button anywhere in the home/business and simply push the button when the product needs to be refilled. This is a great smart home product and will help consumers understand the value of starting to connect there home.
The Awair Smart Air Quality Monitor uses sensors to keep track of the air around you, including the temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide, toxic chemicals, and dust. Awair learns your lifestyle routines and preferences to provide more relevant and personalized tips to help you take control of your environment.
A few months back Philips introduced the Hue Go. A portable connected light for the home. We finally had a chance test one over the last couple of weeks in the lab. The device works as advertised if you just want to plug it in and place the Go on a end table. It gets interesting once you start to use it as a night light as you are making the final checks before bed or taking it from room to room for mood lighting. Overall it is a good add to the Hue family of products. If you are thinking about getting a Go you will need the Hue bridge as well.
Connected security camera's are one of the top selling categories in smarthome and IoT. Netatmo Welcome enters the market with the promise of adding face recognition to allow you to know who is in your house. It also has SD local storage so you do not have to push all the video to the cloud.
Amazon had a limited released the Echo device a few months back and the reviews were great. We received our Echo and have been testing it for the last 3 weeks. In short...it is amazing! This is the best voice interface we have tested bar none. You can play music, turn on your lights and order from Amazon all using your voice. Amazon continues to update Echo with new integrations which means the device will only get better.
Roost is the affordable approach to connecting your smoke alarm. We had a chance to meet with the Roost team over the past few months and they have a unique perspective on making the smart home accessible to the mass market. The Roost smart battery is the first step in delivering that vision. For $35 consumers can connect any smoke alarm which will send notifications to smart devices when there is an emergency or when the battery is low.
Nest Cam is the updated version of Dropcam Pro. We had a chance to test of the Nest Cam and it is a good update to the category leading Dropcam product. It was really exciting to use the new Nest app. The app is evolving into a true representation of home control. The app highlights two main use cases for consumers which are security and energy management. They app experience is based on a device by room paradigm which will all you to extend your home control as you add more devices.
Insteon has introduced a Homekit enabled hub that controls Insteon light bulbs, wall switches, outlets, and thermostats all using Siri. Insteon is currently the only hub like product this is supported by Homekit. We had a chance to see a demo of the product and it is pretty awesome. If you have a Insteon setup already the new hub is worth the upgrade.
Homekit products continue to roll out. We tested the original Lutron Caseta system and found it to be easy to setup and use. With the latest smart bridge you can now control your lights with Siri.
Lifx is becoming one of the leaders in connected lighting. They recently introduced a entry level dimmable product (white only) that allows consumers to control their lighting from their smart devices. We tested the White 800 bulb for a couple of weeks and found that the brightness matches the intensity of the original Edison bulb while having a slightly smaller bulb size. Overall this is a great product if you are looking to get into connected lighting or ready to extend your Lifx experience.
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