The 2,300-square-foot store features security demos and smart home automation technology, like the company's own Amazon Alexa skills used to control smart locks, IoT lighting, and HVAC.

ADT reports 6% revenue boost and 73% of all new customers opt for ADT Pulse smart home automation. Pigeonholes Google, Amazon DIY security offerings as suitable for ‘renters.'

Building out IoT systems requires a deep understanding of how and where sensors will be used, and how they fit into the overall data flow.

Security and home-automation giant Vivint doubles down on Google, adding Google Wifi mesh networking, Google Home with voice control, and Nest Thermostat E to smart-home installs.

IotPlaybook Insight: The "technology pioneers" tend to create the future first and wait for government oversight later. Worked great with the Internet and a few other advances like social media. But eventually legislators get involved (social media) and IoT is no different.

IT professionals cite IoT devices and public Wi-Fi as the biggest threats to Wi-Fi security, according to research from Spiceworks.

IoT research firm Parks Associates recently released a whitepaper showing 64% of broadband households are concerned about their safety and privacy.

CE Pro new products - home automation, audio, video, IoT, motorized shades, lighting control, energy management, home theater, networking and more.

Working with Nest, Yale Locks & Hardware has developed a smart door lock that falls into Nest's "Works with Nest" program.