[ad_1] This year started with a slew of TV manufacturers showing off hardware ready to work with Apple’s AirPlay 2 and HomeKit protocols, and now LG says its 2019 TVs are ready to support both features. That makes it, by its claim, the first global TV manufacturer with support for Apple’s smart home control system […]
Category: smart home
KitchenAid’s $3,199 SmartOven+ connects to Google Home and Alexa
[ad_1] As we learned this winter, the SmartOven+ has a 4.5-inch LCD display and an app that lets you control the oven and its attachments. You’ll be able to adjust the steamer via the oven’s display, and you can enable alerts to let you know when your baked goods are perfectly crisped. In the US, […]
Google ditches Nest.com in favor of its online store
[ad_1] Google hasn’t been shy about phasing out what’s left of Nest as an independent entity, and that now includes Nest’s website. Droid-Life has noticed that Google has largely gutted Nest.com — now, it just asks you to visit the Google Store if you’re looking for products. You can still sign into your Nest Account, […]
Ecobee smart thermostat with glass display pops up on Lowe’s website
[ad_1] According to the blog, the new SmartThermostat will swap past versions’ plastic display for glass, enhance wireless capabilities and offer dual-band WiFi and Bluetooth. It will also add Spotify Connect and Alexa calling, drop-in and messaging. The new SmartSensor appears to have improved occupancy detection, a longer battery life and an extended pairing range. […]
Google Assistant can now control GE’s smart microwaves
[ad_1] Since it’s a software update, current owners of the WiFi-capable microwaves can rope in Google Assistant with either the GE Kitchen Appliances app or Google Home app. Simply download either app and follow the set-up instructions. If you’re stuck with a dumb microwave, GE’s lineup starts at $144. Last year, GE started rolling out […]
Alexa’s intercom-like broadcasts come to more non-Echo devices
[ad_1] The feature requires device makers to implement it, and not every product will necessarily qualify. They’ll have to support converting MP3 files 45 seconds or longer to an Alexa-ready format. There may still be gaps in Announcements support even if your home is full of Alexa devices. Still, this could make the broadcasting tool […]
Trusting companies despite privacy lapses
[ad_1] People say they care about privacy but they continue to buy devices that can spy on themRani Molla,Vox In the wake of Cambridge Analytica, concerns about personal data privacy abound. Of course, Facebook isn’t the only company that’s been caught collecting and sharing user details it shouldn’t have. What’s most interesting about this entire […]
Amazon’s latest Blink security camera lasts two years on AA batteries
[ad_1] The new Blink cam captures footage at an unspectacular 1080p, but it does talk to Alexa. For many, the price might be the draw. The XT2 costs about 25 percent less than its predecessor with a $90 price tag by itself, or $100 if you don’t already have the mandatory Sync Module. It’ll reach […]
August halts sales of View doorbell over WiFi problems
[ad_1] In exchange for the trouble, August is offering refunds to those customers who are willing to keep their Views and provide feedback. Those who aren’t happy, meanwhile, have been asked to return their doorbells to stores. The company is adamant that it will resume sales of the View “in the near future” and will […]
Amazon Key in-garage deliveries are available for Prime customers
[ad_1] If you already own a myQ-connected smart garage, all you need to do is download the Key app in order to sync your Amazon and myQ accounts. Then, next time you order something on Amazon, select “in-garage” delivery at checkout. If you don’t have a myQ connected garage, Amazon is offering a limited time […]