CE Pro Podcast #54: Google, Shelly Target Smart Home, Wellness
Google expands ‘Works with Google Assistant’ program while Allterco Robotics targets entry level with Shelly line of Wi-Fi solutions.
Jason Knott · April 30, 2021
All In Google
Google Nest Moves into Wellness with New Sleep-Sensing Feature
New $99 Google Nest Hub includes Sleep Sensing wellness technology that tracks a person’s sleep using microphones.
Jason Knott · March 18, 2021
Google Nest Reopens API to Brilliant
Google turned off Nest’s API in August, 2019, shutting out certain other third-party devices from integrating with its thermostats.
Jason Knott · February 19, 2021
Sonos Smashes Record Quarterly Revenues, Profits
Sonos reports Q1 revenues of $645.6 million, up 15%. Profits rise 78%. Lawsuits against Google progress, and manufacturing moves to Malaysia.
Jason Knott · February 11, 2021
Google Creates First-Ever Co-Branded Nest Thermostat for Smart Home Installation Firm
Google will co-brand the Nest Thermostat E for Goodman Networks and its network of 2,000+ independent HVAC and smart home installers.
Jason Knott · February 09, 2021
19 Million Renters Just Got Access to Google Nest Thermostats
MDU service provider RealPage brings Google Nest thermostats to its property management partners worldwide.
Jason Knott · December 10, 2020
Alarm.com To Earn Royalties From ADT + Google Platform
Alarm.com has been in discussions with ADT to extend its planned collaboration ever since Google’s $450M investment in ADT was first announced back in August.
Rodney Bosch · November 10, 2020
New ADT + Google Platform to Hit Market in Late 2021
ADT accelerates the launch of its new ADT + Google smart home platform to the second half of 2021 vs. original date in late 2022.
Jason Knott · November 06, 2020
Federal Government Suing Google According to Reports
A number of news entities, including CNN are reporting the Trump Administration has launched an anti-trust case against Google. The CNN report states the Justice Department alleges Google has “stifled competition” in order to maintain its position as a top online search and search advertising company. Joining the Federal Government in the lawsuit are Arkansas, […]
Robert Archer · October 21, 2020
Reports State Google is Discontinuing Nest Secure Alarm System
Google has pulled the plug on its Google Nest Secure Home Security and Alarm System, but isn’t exiting the security market.
Robert Archer · October 21, 2020
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