… I've had to reset light bulbs entirely so that they would sync to a different ecosystem, since I test devices across all the smart home ecosystems above. Still, I like having a separate app for each device, because it often opens up extra features. …
… Dan Guido, the CEO and cofounder of security firm Trail of Bits and a strategic adviser to mobile security firm iVerify, says a stolen phone may only be worth $50 to $200 when it is locked. “But if you unlock it, it’s worth $500, or it’s worth $1,000.” That difference can encourage people to develo… …
… But for many devices, sending power back to the device doesn't necessarily turn it back on. A smart plug is a great fit for a device with a simple on-and-off switch you can leave on, letting the smart plug handle the on-and-off part. …
… Kuscher says Google is continuing to invest in Chromebooks—there are new models on the way, and existing devices will continue to get updates, some for as long as 10 years. “We feel pretty committed to those users because a lot of them are in education, institutions, and businesses around the globe… …
… Still, Vertu says the Hermes Agent supports 31 “Western ecosystem apps” including apps like Gmail, TikTok, and Amazon Shopping and 55 “Asian ecosystem apps” like WeChat, Meituan, and Taobao , and that the agent can also control the phone's hardware and user interface. …
… Kidde is another fire safety brand that has partnered with a smart home ecosystem to make a smart smoke detector. Designed for Amazon's Ring ecosystem, this is a great option if you're already a Ring user and want to use the Ring app for your notifications, but you can also use it with Kidde's app. …
… MyQ compatibility with other ecosystems focuses more on vehicles and security devices than it does on classic smart home assistants, which makes sense since you're usually controlling it from outside of the home. …
… It's still not my favorite smart speaker overall, and Apple HomeKit isn't my favorite ecosystem due to its limitations and the fact that I find myself running into more issues adding my devices to the Home app than any other platform. …
… Device theft: With Find Hub's Mark as Lost feature, you can now lock a phone with biometric authentication instead of just using the device's passcode or PIN. So if a thief manages to obtain your passcode or PIN, they can't turn off device tracking or re-access the phone if it's marked as lost. …
… No charging adapter included. stand-alone speakers: Every Sonos speaker or soundbar or amp is built to connect as part of a greater ecosystem, the same way an ant or bee is part of a colony. …