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  • 1 week ago | techhive.com | Michael Brown

    Roku, the streaming hardware manufacturer and operator of the free Roku Channel, has announced its intention to acquire the budget-priced streaming service Frndly TV, which offers TV entertainment live and on demand.

  • 2 weeks ago | pcworld.com | Michael Brown

    ADT offers Yale Assure locks with its ADT+ home security systems, and now the security service provider has partnered with Yale and the Z-Wave Alliance to introduce the Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Z-Wave. This is the first Z-Wave lock with fingerprint recognition that is certified to use the Z-Wave User Credential Command Class specification that was released in June 2024.

  • 2 weeks ago | pcworld.com | Michael Brown

    The free and open-source smart home platform Home Assistant got another vote of confidence today, with the IoT manufacturer Xthings announcing that its Ultraloq U-Bolt series of Z-Wave smart deadbolts will be integrated with it.

  • 3 weeks ago | pcworld.com | Michael Brown

    Lorex is now shipping a new Wi-Fi pan/tilt security camera with an integrated LED light source. While it’s not an entirely new idea, the Lorex 2K Wi-Fi Lightbulb Camera draws power from a standard E26/E27 light socket and can operate indoors and out. The camera records in 2K resolution (2560 x 1440 pixels) at 15 frames per second with high dynamic range.

  • 3 weeks ago | pcworld.com | Michael Brown

    At a glanceBased on the latest Z-Wave 800 chipsetSupports incandescent, CFL, LED, and MLV lightingVery easy to installRequires a neutral wire Companion switch required for 3-way installationsLeviton, one of the biggest electrical component manufacturers in the world, makes high-quality products and offers a comprehensive collection of Z-Wave-compatible devices in addition to this Z-Wave 800 dimmer and switch.

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Michael Brown
Michael Brown @BrowniesHQ
31 Jan 19

Lowe's never could figure out how to play in the smart home market. https://t.co/O9eESXVAYK https://t.co/CUPtEdmWhx

Michael Brown
Michael Brown @BrowniesHQ
9 Oct 18

It sure looks like Google just kneecapped its smart display partners, JBL and Lenovo, with the announcement of its $149 Google Home Hub. https://t.co/vQ5LPCOYzq https://t.co/uBzXXYReJK

Michael Brown
Michael Brown @BrowniesHQ
30 Aug 18

Very excited about the prospect of reviewing the Netgear Orbi Voice. Brilliant idea to blend a smart speaker with a Wi-Fi access point. https://t.co/HGEHVg7Kmx https://t.co/budrocTIsr