… 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… …
… 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. …
… That's especially important for those who are interested in running on-device AI models. …