9
Oct
The ease of software updates
At Arrayent, we often discuss the ease of doing software updates on a connected device. The people at Nest, who make a well-reviewed thermostat, show how it’s done. Read more 
1
Oct
The Constantly-Improving Connected Device
Once a home product is “smart,” nothing stops you from making it even smarter. Read more
21
May
Forget about interoperability. Leave that job to the cloud.
Hardware interoperability was once a bet-the-farm decision for device makers; if they got it wrong, they risked losing everything. But with the modern Web, interoperability has become a non-issue, and it’s now almost impossible to make the wrong choice. Read more
6
Feb
Calling Home: It’s not just for Mother’s Day any more
Elite electronics companies have realized that one of the single most useful features they can design into their product is the ability for it to “Call Home” wirelessly.
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16
Jan
Your two choices: Get online. Or get off the shelves
Everyone knows how the Web turned the music and movie industries upside-down. Now, the same thing is happening with household devices. If you’re a small appliance manufacturer without a connectivity strategy, beware: You’re already behind your competitor.
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