DIY Smart Home System Wink to Require $5/Month from Users
Former DIY smart home darling Wink reverses course and requires users to pay $5 per month or their systems will be disabled by May 31.
May 08, 2020
Lowe’s Iris Smart Home Platform Fails to Find Buyer, Shut Down Planned
On March 31, Lowe's will shut down its Iris smart home platform after failing to find a buyer. Customers will be reimbursed for certain devices.
Feb 06, 2019
Lowe’s Ditches Iris, Looks to Exit Smart Home Business
Lowe’s to exit ‘under-performing, non-core’ home automation business by finding a buyer for its Iris Smart Home business.
Nov 26, 2018
Lowe’s: DIY Will Fade and Consumers Will Hire Pros for Smart-Home & Other Projects
Qualified professionals for smart-home and other housing projects are easy to find. Consumers will shed their DIY inclinations and hire contractors instead.
Oct 26, 2017
Lowe’s, Google Tango Bring Augmented Reality to Home Improvement
Lowe's Vision app uses Google Tango technology to help customers visualize new products in their home. It's augmented reality for the home improvement market.