| Today's Top Stories | | #1 | How would Apple's smart home system work? | | | By Liam Tung, ZDNet | | | Apple is reportedly planning a major push into home automation with a new software platform and partner program that's looking to make iOS the control centre for connected devices in the home. If the plan unfolds as expected, the platform will offer an easier way to set up and control the raft of iOS-compatible smart devices that have appeared in recent years. More»
Why This Matters: So let's see, last week Harman acquired AMX, this week they're competing with Apple. –Cynthia Wisehart |
| | #2 | Apple's entrance into the smart home arena is just another ecosystem jail we don't need | | | By Jay McGregor, Forbes | | | The tech giant will launch a new software platform that will be able to communicate with smart objects in your home and be controlled by an iPad or iPhone. There will also be a certification scheme that's similar to Apple's "made for iPhone" label that appears on headphones, speakers and other accessories. More»
Why This Matters: Dissent. –Cynthia Wisehart |
| | #3 | Philips Hue tips: 5 fun things to do with your smart lights | | | By Alex Lane, Recombu | | | Philips Hue is one of our favourite smart home devices: not only is it practical and clever, it's also fun. You can get exactly the light you want from Hue for any time of the day or night, and make them switch on automatically when you're almost home, or when the sun goes down. More»
Why This Matters: In honor of Apple's home automation news, we bring you five things to do with Philips Hue—one of the smart products Apple will be no doubt aiming to control. -Cynthia Wisehart |
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