The Internet Of Things Podcast - Iot

It’s our 100th podcast, which would be a big deal if Kevin Tofel and I were a TV show hoping for syndication, but in the podcast world it means we’ve been at this for almost two years. YAY! We took a brief stroll down memory lane before digging into the week’s news covering new LTE … Continue reading Episode 100: Let’s build the internet of moving things The post Episode 100: Let’s build the internet of moving things appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

This week we have sales estimates on the Amazon Echo, a new way to unlock your August locks and a hub that may talk to both HomeKit and legacy Z-wave and ZigBee connected devices. We also cover several networking stories ahead of Mobile World Congress involving AT&T’s IoT network, a satellite-backed LoRa network and Nokia’s … Continue reading Episode 99: Tim Cook’s HomeKit setup and Echo mania The post Episode 99: Tim Cook’s HomeKit setup and Echo mania appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

This week we discuss the city of Louisville, Kentucky adding an If This Then That channel, a settlement over televisions that spy on you, and a possible new feature for the Amazon Echo that could bridge the gap between it and the Google Home. That last tidbit was contributed by Grant Clauser, the smart home editor … Continue reading Episode 98: Science fiction prepared me for spying TVs The post Episode 98: Science fiction prepared me for spying TVs appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

There’s a lot of money in the internet of things. No, not just in your smart home gadgets. The Boston Consulting Group estimates that by 2020 enterprises will be spending €250 billion on the internet of things. We discuss the survey, news of the week, an update on my OpenHab project and answer the question … Continue reading Episode 97: Enterprises will spend big bucks ($269 billion) on IoT The post Episode 97: Enterprises will spend big bucks ($269 billion) on IoT appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

Talking to the Amazon Echo just got easier, after Amazon adds “Computer” as a wake word, while I test out the use of Google Home’s new partner WeMo (Honeywell also made a connection with Google Home). Ring managed to raise $109 million this week, and we put that in context with the state of the … Continue reading Episode 96: Okay Computer and Stacey begins with HomeKit The post Episode 96: Okay Computer and Stacey begins with HomeKit appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

You asked and we delivered! This week Kevin discusses the possibility of using the Nvidia Shield as a smart home controller of sorts (and gives his impression of its gaming chops). I give an early review of the Stringify app which is now out for Android and iOS. We also discuss “The Big Show” as … Continue reading Episode 95: The industrial internet is gaining ground The post Episode 95: The industrial internet is gaining ground appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

Whelp, I’m back from CES with the obligatory cold, thinking over many of the conversations I had and the gadgets I saw. Some of that bubbles up in this show, with talk of Amazon Alexa Voice Services taking a star turn at the event, my thesis that industrial IoT is going to be where the … Continue reading Episode 94: Our CES Hangover with Alexa, Comcast and Carnival The post Episode 94: Our CES Hangover with Alexa, Comcast and Carnival appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

This week’s podcast has too many guests to list (I’m going to list them anyway) and a format that’s totally different. We start off with a discussion on the state of the smart home and what we can learn from CES about mainstream adoption featuring commentary from Cory Sorice, VP of connected platforms at Chamberlain, … Continue reading Episode 93: Special CES Edition covering all the things! The post Episode 93: Special CES Edition covering all the things! appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

This week we bring our first impressions and several bits of news from CES, the consumer electronics trade show held annually in Las Vegas. I’m here while Kevin avoids the lines by staying in Pennsylvania, but we’re both happy to talk about connected grooming products, robots and the onslaught of Echo-related news. I also noticed … Continue reading Episode 92: At CES Amazon Alexa and robots rule The post Episode 92: At CES Amazon Alexa and robots rule appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

This week’s big story was the Bentonville, Arkansas case where police were seeking data from an alleged murderer’s Echo history. Kevin and I share our thoughts on the case, what police could learn from connected gadgets and what this means for your privacy. We then talk about Google’s new smartwatches coming in 2017, two new … Continue reading Episode 91: The cops want your smart home data The post Episode 91: The cops want your smart home data appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

We’re heading into the holidays with a guest appearance from my family who share their thoughts on what it’s like to live in a smart home, the products they like and what’s missing so far. My husband has been on the show before, but I also invited my 10-year-old daughter on to talk about her … Continue reading Episode 90: Spend the holidays with Stacey’s family The post Episode 90: Spend the holidays with Stacey’s family appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

There was so much news this week, that we skipped having a guest in favor of just keeping track of some big moves in the sector. This week was Google’s time to shine since it launched both Actions on Google (an SDK for talking to its Assistant on Google Home) and its IoT operating system … Continue reading Episode 89: Google’s IoT Strategy takes shape and Microsoft enters the fray The post Episode 89: Google’s IoT Strategy takes shape and Microsoft enters the fray appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

Get the bottom line on the Bluetooth 5 specification with Kevin and I in this week’s podcast. If radios aren’t your thing, then delve into the details of connected lights and new features with Amazon Echo and Google Home. We also talk about GE’s new Alexa concept light. (We think it’s strange-looking). We also cover … Continue reading Episode 88: Bluetooth 5 and testing lights on Echo and Google Home The post Episode 88: Bluetooth 5 and testing lights on Echo and Google Home appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

Gosh, it’s another week and another show that features security. We kick it off with this week’s news that features ransomware, botnets and a report from the Department of Homeland security discussing the internet of things. Kevin and I then touch on Intel’s new IoT chief and new Automated Driving Group as well as a … Continue reading Episode 87: We’ll govern the internet of things with mob rules The post Episode 87: We’ll govern the internet of things with mob rules appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

‘Tis almost the season to offer gifts large and small for the loved ones in your life. In the podcast, Kevin and I focus mostly on larger gifts, because once you add connectivity the price takes a big jump. We also discuss Black Friday deals. Vibhu Norby, the CEO of B8ta, is on the show … Continue reading Episode 86: The Internet of Things Podcast gift guide The post Episode 86: The Internet of Things Podcast gift guide appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

We recorded last week’s podcast before the election results came out, so this week Kevin and I kick off the show with some thoughts on what Trump means for smart homes and the industrial internet. Then we hit gadgets hard with news about Eero routers getting a big update, the trouble with Google’s troubleshooting and … Continue reading Episode 85: Thoughts on Trump, smart locks and troubleshooting The post Episode 85: Thoughts on Trump, smart locks and troubleshooting appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

The Google Home arrived this week and I detail a few first impressions here. Kevin Tofel and I also came up with a sneaky way to control a wider variety of devices using If This Then That and the Google Home. We kicked off the show talking about the recent hack of the Philips Hue … Continue reading Episode 84: Google Home is in the house! The post Episode 84: Google Home is in the house! appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

This week’s podcast is light on the smart home and heavy on the infrastructure required to make the internet of things work. Kevin and I explain why Qualcomm’s $37 billion buy of NXP makes sense, the details behind NB-IoT, which is yet another low power wireless network and how Microsoft is stepping up to protect … Continue reading Episode 83: Merger mania, more outdoor cameras and security galore! The post Episode 83: Merger mania, more outdoor cameras and security galore! appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

Security was the big topic this week after a massive botnet comprised of connected devices disrupted many popular internet services. I hated the thought of all connected devices coming under attack, so I wrote a bit about the realities of IoT security here and also here. As part of my effort to understand what was … Continue reading Episode 82: IoT botnets and the Nucleus intercom review The post Episode 82: IoT botnets and the Nucleus intercom review appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.

The second version of the Wink hub, complete with an Ethernet connection, Bluetooth and a $99 price tag is out, and I started testing it. The good news so far for folks who have existing Wink gear is in this week’s show, along with my take on the new, richer color Philips Hue bulbs. For … Continue reading Episode 81: Reviewing the Wink Hub 2 and new gear from Philips Hue The post Episode 81: Reviewing the Wink Hub 2 and new gear from Philips Hue appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.