Choosing IoT Hardware
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Considerations include functionality, power source, network, project size, and security.
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IoT Deployment Best Practices? LiveSmart Technologies Weighs In
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You can’t spell IoT without IT, but best practices for IoT deployment have their own flavor.
Plugging into the Connected Home
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IoT-enabled devices for the home create all sorts of opportunities for those willing to wrestle with the technology and build order out of the chaos.
Apple Joins Mesh Networking Group Thread as HomeKit Rumors Swirl
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The rumor mill is reaching peak production this week, as Apple bolsters its mesh networking by joining Thread Group.
How to Know Whether IoT Devices Are Safe
Picking the Best IoT Platform
All About IoT Standards
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New Low-Power, Long-Range Wi-Fi Standard Approved
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The new standard is a first step in outfitting the world for Internet of Things, but immediately means higher reliability and connectivity in problem areas.
Z-Wave Alliance Mandates New Security Requirements for IoT Devices
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The Alliance Board of Directors has voted to require all devices receiving Z-Wave certification after April 2, 2017, to include the new advanced S2 framework.
Z-Wave Certified IoT Devices Just Got a Lot More Secure
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Z-Wave Alliance will now require mandatory implementation of the new Security 2 (S2) framework.
ZigBee PRO 2017 Spec Operates in Simultaneous Multi-Band Mesh Networks
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ZigBee PRO 2017 mesh IoT network spec operates in 800-900MHz and 2.4GHz frequency bands simultaneously, enabling signals to penetrate concrete walls more easily.
Small Businesses Are Ready for Upgrade to MU-MIMO, the Next Generation 802.11ac Wave 2 Wi-Fi Technology
Making Money with IoT
Free download! This Expert Guide on Making Money with IoT includes articles on getting started with IoT kits, turning IoT fears into profits, enhancing foundational security systems for residential and commercial markets, issues to consider when connecting your clients’ IoT devices to the network, and why DIY may be the best thing to happen to professional installers in years.
Fibaro Expands IoT Partnerships, Adds Alexa, Google, Siri
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Fibaro launches 'Works with Fibaro' IoT integration program for its Home Center 2 smart home control system for integrators only. Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Siri voice control also added.
Matrix Labs Unveils ‘Universal Enabler’ Device
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Matrix Labs’ $99 Creator allows communication among Z-Wave, ZigBee, Thread, IR, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
Z-Wave Alliance Mandates New Security Requirements for IoT Devices
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The Alliance Board of Directors has voted to require all devices receiving Z-Wave certification after April 2, 2017, to include the new advanced S2 framework.
