Home Automation
D-Link's mydlink Smart Home lineup has consistently seen new products being introduced since the branding was launched in 2014. As machine learning and AI become more widespread, many edge devices have started to incorporate those features. D-Link's new IP cameras are following the script. The interesting aspect is that these features are being implemented at the edge, rather than the cloud (as has been done in many of the IP cameras currently in the market). In addition to the regular face / object detection features used for identification of different persons, the new cameras also come with glass break detection. Doing this at the edge ensures that there is minimal latency in the provision of alerts. The DCS-8302LH is the indoor model priced at $100...
D-Link at CES 2019: mydlink Smart Home Lineup Expands
D-Link's mydlink service has served as the backbone of their cloud strategy for the better part of this decade. Initially, it served their IP camera lineup. In early 2014...
1 by Ganesh T S on 1/6/2019Securifi Almond Guard DIY Home Security System: A Beta-Testing Report
Securifi's products have been covered before on AnandTech. They were the first consumer networking equipment vendor to successfully integrate a working IoT hub in a Wi-Fi router. By integrating...
15 by Ganesh T S on 11/7/2017Qualcomm Announces Mesh Networking Wi-Fi Router Reference Design with IoT Functionality
The last couple of years has seen rapid proliferation of mesh networking kits / whole-home Wi-Fi systems in the market. Recent market research suggests that the mesh network segment...
21 by Ganesh T S on 5/29/2017ASUS Unveils Zenbo Smart Companion Robot
At today's ASUS Zenvolution press event in advance of Computex, ASUS unveiled a new personal assistant robot for home use: Zenbo. The core functionality of Zenbo will be voice...
7 by Billy Tallis on 5/30/2016Securifi Updates Smart Home Hub Lineup with New Almond 3 Wireless Router
Securifi is famous for bringing out the world's first commercially available touchscreen router. We have covered them a couple of times in the past. They were one of the...
10 by Ganesh T S on 1/20/2016D-Link Demonstrates Innovative Networking Solutions at CES
D-Link had two major core networking announcements at CES along with a host of updates for their home automation product line. There are a number of things to discuss...
14 by Ganesh T S on 1/18/2016Netgear Expands Smart Home Lineup with Arlo Q IP Camera
Netgear's push into the consumer IP camera / smart home space began with the Arlo Wire-Free cameras launched last year. The first generation Arlo cameras aimed at addressing the...
6 by Ryan Smith on 11/16/2015Blossom Smart Watering Controller Review
Home automation has garnered renewed attention, thanks to the Internet of Things (IoT) revolution. Many vendors targeting this market look to deliver solutions for aspects appealing to a broader...
47 by Ganesh T S on 8/28/2015LIFX White 800 Smart Bulb Review
The Internet of Things (IoT) revolution has sparked an increased interest in home automation. Lighting is one of the major home automation aspects. LIFX is one of the popular...
55 by Ganesh T S on 6/12/2015Belkin WeMo and Ubiquiti mFi Home Automation Platforms Review
The Internet of Things (IoT) concept has gained a lot of traction over the last couple of years. One of the main applications of IoT lies in the home...
41 by Ganesh T S on 4/27/2015Home Automation Systems - A Consumer Checklist
The Internet of Things (IoT) concept has gained a lot of traction over the last couple of years. One of the main applications of IoT lies in the home...
33 by Ganesh T S on 4/17/2015Marvell Launches First Apple HomeKit SDK for IoT Accessories
Today Marvell is announcing general availability of the industry's first embedded software development kit (SDK) with Apple HomeKit support. Specifically, Marvell's existing EZ-Connect IoT Platform is now HomeKit enabled. HomeKit...
14 by Stephen Barrett on 3/10/2015TRENDnet's Networking Solutions at CES 2015
We made our annual customary visit to TRENDnet's suite at CES 2015. Just like last year, TRENDnet has put faith in the latest chipsets from Qualcomm Atheros, be it...
4 by Ganesh T S on 1/14/2015D-Link's Networking Solutions at CES 2015
D-Link had one of the most exciting networking suites at CES 2015. The fact that they seem to be having the lead when it comes to adopting Broadcom's latest...
8 by Ganesh T S on 1/13/2015Netgear Preps Smart Home Push with Arlo IP Cameras
Home automation is emerging as one of the primary drivers in the rising popularity of the IoT (Internet of Things) concept. Popular home automation / smart home technologies include...
14 by Ganesh T S on 11/5/2014Logitech Targets Home Automation Play with Harmony Living Home Lineup
Home Automation and Control - Setting the Stage The increasing popularity of home automation (HA) equipment has fueled the Internet of Things (IoT) revolution. However, the low barrier to entry...
28 by Ganesh T S on 9/17/2014Broadcom WICED Sense Boosts IoT Development Ecosystem
The Internt of Things (IoT) revolution is in the process of taking off in a big way with the rising popularity of wearables and home automation platforms. Different vendors...
1 by Ganesh T S on 8/28/2014Thread Group Moots New IP Wireless Networking Protocol for IoT
The increasing popularity of home automation (HA) equipment as well as the upcoming wearable market opportunities have fueled the Internet of Things (IoT) revolution. In the home automation front...
14 by Ganesh T S on 7/15/2014Ubiquiti Networks Launches mFi In-Wall Manageable Devices
With the Internet of Things (IoT) revolution underway, consumers want the ability to control devices in an automated and easy manner. The home automation market has also received a...
14 by Ganesh T S on 7/2/2014