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<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*KxoiUcQwdbgYtrFM" /></figure><p>If you’ve ever wondered if your Helium Hotspot is doing more than just blinking, the answer is a resounding yes. In fact, it might be playing a crucial role in the global mobile ecosystem, supporting some of the world’s largest mobile networks, all without a single cell tower in sight.</p><p>This process is called carrier offloading, and it’s a foundational element of modern telecommunications. Let’s explore what it is, how your Hotspot facilitates it, and why it represents a major shift in how wireless networks are built.</p><p><strong>What is Carrier Offloading? A Simple Explanation</strong></p><p>Imagine the cellular network as a massive highway system. During peak hours, like in a bustling city center, a sports stadium, or a busy airport, this highway can get congested. When too many people try to use their mobile data at once, speeds slow down for everyone.</p><p>Carrier offloading is like opening up a series of local express lanes to relieve this congestion. Instead of every device connecting to the cellular highway (towers), mobile carriers can “offload” some of that data traffic onto nearby, trusted Wi-Fi networks.</p><p>For the user, this transition is seamless and automatic. Their phone intelligently switches from cellular to Wi-Fi without them ever needing to enter a password. The result is a faster, more reliable connection, while the main cellular network breathes easier.</p><p><strong>How Your Hotspot Becomes an “Express Lane”</strong></p><p>This is where the Helium Network comes in. As a decentralized, people-powered wireless network, it’s made up of hundreds of thousands of individual Hotspots deployed by people and businesses around the world.</p><p>When a subscriber from a partner mobile network operator enters an area with a Helium Hotspot, their device can automatically and securely connect using a technology called Wi-Fi Passpoint.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*lIJme2AdDJKGZmyFfZcaYA.png" /></figure><p><strong>Here’s what happens behind the scenes:</strong></p><p><strong>🤝 Seamless Handshake:</strong> The subscriber’s phone recognizes the Helium Hotspot as a trusted network, authorized by their mobile carrier.</p><p><strong>📶 Data Offload: </strong>The phone’s data usage is temporarily routed through your Hotspot’s internet connection instead of the cellular tower.</p><p><strong>✅ Verified Usage:</strong> This connection is recorded by the Helium Network, verifying that your Hotspot provided service.</p><p><strong>💰 You Get Rewarded: </strong>For providing this valuable offloading service, you, the Hotspot owner, earn rewards in HNT.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*kUf_TwJPm0aQDxZCUUDWUw.png" /></figure><p><strong>Why Your Deployment Location is Key</strong></p><p>Mobile networks don’t need to offload data everywhere. They need it most where their own networks are under the greatest strain. Think about places with high concentrations of people:</p><ul><li>Downtown commercial districts</li><li>Shopping malls and retail corridors</li><li>University campuses</li><li>Transit hubs and airports</li><li>Stadiums and event venue</li></ul><p>Deploying a Hotspot in these high-traffic areas dramatically increases the chances of it being used for carrier offloading. For a business owner, this creates a powerful win-win: your customers receive superior connectivity in your establishment, and you earn rewards for providing it.</p><p><strong>Why This is a Revolutionary Shift</strong></p><p>This decentralized model fundamentally changes who builds and benefits from wireless infrastructure.</p><p>Historically, building a network required billions of dollars in capital and the monumental task of erecting cell towers. Now, for the first time, anyone can participate directly in the telecom economy. By deploying a simple Hotspot and sharing your existing internet connection, you are providing a carrier-grade service.</p><p>This isn’t just a novelty; it’s a disruptive and efficient way to scale network capacity precisely where it’s needed most. You’re not just running a device, you are part of a global, dynamic infrastructure that is making connectivity more accessible and affordable for everyone.</p><p>This is what the future of decentralized infrastructure looks like, and you’re the one building it. <strong>Ready to find the perfect spot for your next Hotspot? </strong><a href="http://world.helium.com/">world.helium.com</a></p><img alt="" height="1" src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&amp;referrerSource=full_rss&amp;postId=c19eb03f62e6" width="1" /><hr /><p><a href="https://blog.helium.com/carrier-offload-c19eb03f62e6">Your Hotspot’s Secret Job: Understanding Carrier Offloading</a> was originally published in <a href="https://blog.helium.com">The Helium Blog</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>

<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*JpjSWqgNpXA5NFlj8FytUA.png" /></figure><p>On August 1st, the Helium Network will undergo another major milestone: the Third Helium halving. This scheduled event cuts daily HNT emissions in half and affects everyone in the ecosystem — from Hotspot operators to HNT stakers.</p><p>In this guide, we’ll explain what the halving is, how it impacts network economics and governance, and the steps you need to take to stay eligible for rewards.</p><p>Hear directly from the Helium core Protocol team in the <a href="https://x.com/helium/status/1945936117242667333">recorded X Spaces discussion</a>.</p><h3>What is the Helium Halving?</h3><p>The Helium halving is a deflationary mechanism that occurs every two years. On August 1st, the total amount of new HNT tokens emitted per day is cut in half.</p><p>Helium Improvement Proposal 20 <a href="https://github.com/helium/HIP/blob/main/0020-hnt-max-supply.md">(HIP-20)</a>, proposed and approved by the community on November 18, 2020, introduced two key features to the Helium Network’s design:</p><p>1. <strong>A maximum supply for HNT:</strong> capping the total number of tokens that can ever exist.</p><p>2. <strong>Halvenings:</strong> a mechanism that cuts the rate of new HNT emissions in half every two years on the Network’s genesis anniversary.</p><p>This halving, annual emissions will drop from 15 million HNT to 7.5 million HNT, bringing the daily HNT issuance down to 20,548. This event is part of Helium Network’s design, established back in the L1 days to create a fixed, predictable supply of HNT, ensuring long-term economic stability.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*O8DEtgNaVs37FTMagWvD6g.png" /></figure><h3>How Does the Halving Affect Hotspot Operators?</h3><p>If you run a Mobile or IoT Hotspot, you’re likely wondering, “How will this affect my earnings?” The answer depends on how you earn rewards.</p><ul><li><strong>Proof-of-Coverage (PoC) Rewards:</strong> Your earnings in HNT from Proof-of-Coverage will be directly impacted. Assuming all other factors remain constant, the amount of HNT you earn for PoC activities will be halved, however be aware that the actual earnings rate may be reduced by more or less than half depending on additional network factors.</li><li><strong>Data Transfer Rewards:</strong> Unlike PoC rewards, data transfer rewards will remain unaffected by the halving. Mobile Hotspot owners are compensated for the utility they provide by offloading data to the network. For example, if a Mobile Hotspot was earning the HNT equivalent of $0.50 per gigabyte of data transferred before the halving, it will still earn roughly $0.50 worth of HNT per GB transferred.</li></ul><h3>Governance, Staking, and Your Role in the Network</h3><p>The halving is more than just an economic event; it’s deeply connected to Helium’s governance model, which relies on veHNT (vote-escrowed HNT).</p><h3>What is veHNT?</h3><p>Helium no longer follows a “one token, one vote” model. Instead, it uses veHNT, a system that rewards long-term commitment with greater voting power. When you lock your HNT tokens, you receive veHNT, which is your voting power. The longer you lock your tokens, the more veHNT (and thus, more voting power) you receive.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*X-ifX5aiu79-9Mg5K-GtGg.png" /></figure><p><em>For example:</em></p><ul><li>Locking 1 HNT for 1 year will give you 25 veHNT.</li><li>Locking that same 1 HNT for 4 years will give you 100 veHNT.</li></ul><p>This system gives more weight to those who demonstrate a long-term belief in the network’s future.</p><h3>What is Delegation?</h3><p>As a veHNT holder, you hold the “brains of the network.” You get to decide how the daily HNT emissions are allocated between the two sub-networks: IoT and Mobile. This is done through delegation.</p><p>You delegate your veHNT voting power to the sub-network(s) you believe have the most potential for future growth and data credit burn. The total HNT emissions are then split proportionally based on the total delegation to each sub-network. Currently, the split is roughly 75% to Mobile and 25% to IoT.</p><p>Think of delegation as a strategic decision, you’re deciding where emissions can drive the most growth. Should more incentives go to deploying new Mobile Hotspots, or should they reinforce the established IoT network? You can even split your delegation between both if you see potential in each.</p><h3>How to Earn Rewards on Your Locked HNT</h3><p>Locking HNT gives you veHNT — but to earn rewards, you must delegate and vote.</p><ol><li>Delegate: You <em>must</em> delegate your veHNT to a sub-network (or split it to both).</li><li>Vote: You must vote on active Helium Improvement and Release Proposals (HIPs and HRPs).</li></ol><p>To make voting easier, you can delegate your vote to a proxy. A proxy is a trusted community member or group that will vote on your behalf, ensuring you remain eligible for rewards even if you miss a proposal. Don’t agree with your proxy? You can override their vote anytime. It is highly recommended to set a proxy as a backup to ensure you don’t miss out on rewards.</p><p>An important clarification: Your rewards now also depend on your participation — not just where you delegate. This decoupling encourages voting based on what’s best for the network, not personal yield. This was changed to encourage veHNT holders to vote for the long-term health of the entire ecosystem, rather than trying to optimize personal rewards.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*hQB3hGTYJzGx2TlcElyUqA.png" /></figure><h3>IMPORTANT ACTION: Re-Delegate by August 1</h3><ul><li>All delegations previously made before July 1, 2025 reset on August 1, 2025</li><li>If you don’t re-delegate and assign a proxy, you won’t earn rewards</li><li>Set delegation + proxy in the Helium Wallet App or at <a href="http://heliumvote.com">heliumvote.com</a></li></ul><h3>How to Manage Your Position:</h3><p>You can manage your veHNT position, delegations, and voting proxies in two primary places:</p><ul><li><strong>The Helium Wallet App:</strong> Available on <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/helium-wallet/id1609525848">iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.helium.wallet.app&amp;hl=en_US">Android</a>. You can use the in-app browser to access the Helium Vote website.</li><li><strong>Helium Vote Website:</strong> Visit<a href="https://heliumvote.com/"> heliumvote.com</a> and connect your wallet (such as Phantom or Solflare).</li></ul><p>The halving is a fundamental part of the Helium Network. By understanding how it works and re-delegating your staked HNT tokens, you help steer the future of the People-Powered Network.</p><img alt="" height="1" src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&amp;referrerSource=full_rss&amp;postId=8ecaa1fff464" width="1" /><hr /><p><a href="https://blog.helium.com/helium-halving-2025-8ecaa1fff464">Helium Halving 2025: What It Means for Hotspot Operators, HNT Holders, and Network Governance</a> was originally published in <a href="https://blog.helium.com">The Helium Blog</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>

Trinity Morphy provides his analysis of the recent round by Octant and Climate Coordination Network.

<h4><em>The Helium Foundation Commits $50 Million in Grant Funding to Drive Strategic Coverage</em></h4><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*DhtBoZcb6f8uL7Xx3DCzog.png" /></figure><p>Helium was conceived on the promise of cost-effective wireless that’s powered by the people. Today, the Network connects over one million people per day and is trusted by some of the largest mobile carriers in the world to expand their coverage footprint. From the enterprise scale to small business and municipal, the Network is generating its largest social impact to date. As demand for Helium Network coverage is greater than ever, now is the time to look to the future and double-down on our shared success.</p><p>In that spirit, we’re thrilled to announce our largest grant initiative ever: Starting today, the Helium Foundation is committing <a href="https://www.helium.com/grant">$50 Million in grants</a> to support deployers and accelerate the buildout of Helium coverage, and promote accessibility. We’ll continue to drive down the cost of deployment to bring affordable connectivity to as many people as possible.</p><p>Newly announced collaborations with major carriers <a href="https://www.fierce-network.com/newswire/att-partners-helium-better-wi-fi-offload">AT&amp;T</a> and <a href="https://www.telefonica.com/en/communication-room/press-room/telefonica-mexico-bringing-helium-network-2-million-subscribers-mexico/">Telefónica’s Movistar</a> highlight Helium’s momentum, enabling seamless connectivity for almost a million daily users while empowering Hotspot operators to contribute to the network’s growth. At the same time, <a href="https://heliummobile.com/">Helium Mobile</a>, the Network’s eponymous carrier, will soon eclipse 250k subscriber sign-ups, and has inspired a <a href="https://heliumvote.com/hnt/proposals/C6L7ir2X96xY4KP15FH4pjwbTC4e8jEgZdH4Hg1yPja1">second Helium-native carrier</a> to launch outside the U.S. in the near future. These milestones signal a new phase where Helium’s economic model is set to scale rapidly, closing coverage gaps and reshaping global connectivity.</p><p>Decentralized wireless is about empowerment at the most local levels. Helium was built to give anyone the means to deploy new wireless coverage for their neighborhood, business, favorite arena, transportation hub, or any other underserved area, all while earning as a network deployer. The Foundation is excited to boost its financial contribution to incentivize a lower cost of connectivity and support the builders who make it possible.</p><p>Explore the new coverage grant initiative at <a href="https://www.helium.com/grant">helium.com/grant</a>. The program launches in New York City this week with plans to scale across the United States and Mexico for the duration of 2025. As the Network onboards more mobile service providers and offload partners outside North America, the Foundation remains eager to support cost-effective connectivity around the world. Let’s keep building!</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*EwTS5r7O3TKY-WWqdHkT6g.png" /></figure><p>Starting in January of this year, the Foundation began ramping up its grants to teams that can best sustain and grow Helium’s decentralized network. This includes investments and commitments across the Mobile and IoT Networks.</p><ul><li><strong>Scale coverage: </strong>In addition to protocol incentives, the Foundation is committed to accelerating adoption of decentralized wireless by supporting regional communities and deployers’ efforts to install radios and add coverage to underserved areas to benefit any service provider. Over the next two years the Foundation is committing up to $50 million in coverage grants to boost incentives for deployers and improve the decentralized wireless footprint to benefit all types of users.</li><li><strong>Support innovators and builders:</strong> The Foundation has already begun to ramp up financial support of decentralized wireless including case studies of applications that leverage these Networks, fund enablement services and products, scale education efforts, and other opportunistic strategic initiatives.</li><li><strong>Fund more education and open development:</strong> As a US non-profit, we can evangelize and speak authentically to industry benefits in ways that are demonstrably different from commercial organizations. We will promote a diversity of use-cases which represent a range of stakeholders, large and small, charitable and for-profit — the full gamut of what decentralized wireless has to offer. Helium still represents the best use-case of crypto and the Foundation will continue to advocate for the greater adoption of decentralized wireless.</li></ul><p>Learn more about the <a href="https://www.helium.com/grant">new coverage grant program</a> here or visit the <a href="https://www.helium.foundation/grants">Helium Foundation grant page</a> to submit your proposal.</p><p>If you have a project or initiative that doesn’t fall into the defined funding categories, you can still apply for funding. Otherwise the team can be reached at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> and we’ll do our best to get back to all reasonable inquiries.</p><p>We remain steadfast in our mission to support the growth of decentralized wireless and all the areas where it will have a positive impact on society.</p><p>Onward!</p><img alt="" height="1" src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&amp;referrerSource=full_rss&amp;postId=4f12a654d558" width="1" /><hr /><p><a href="https://blog.helium.com/coverage-grants-4f12a654d558">The World Needs More Helium</a> was originally published in <a href="https://blog.helium.com">The Helium Blog</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>

Trinity Morphy dives into an unheralded approach to grassroots finance and lays out potential solutions for regen collectives.

<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*VCL0eOTLqVxR9LP3UFn6-g.png" /></figure><p>They set out to fix spotty indoor cell service. In the process, they joined a people-powered wireless network that’s growing across the country.</p><p>In one week, a group of small businesses across California joined the Helium Network. These included brunch spots, gyms, and retail stores. Each business chose to install a Helium Mobile Hotspot to address a very real issue: weak indoor phone coverage.</p><p>These were not crypto enthusiasts. They were business owners focused on improving the customer experience. They saw immediate value in supporting a people-powered wireless network.</p><h3><strong>It starts with poor indoor coverage</strong></h3><p><a href="https://x.com/fmong/status/1853521071401836972">Helium COO Frank Mong visited each business in person</a>, starting not with a sales pitch, but as a customer. At <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwKoHXkCKfg">Sisterita</a>, a popular brunch spot in San Francisco, he ordered food and asked for the Wi-Fi, experiencing firsthand how poor indoor cellular signal made it harder for customers to stay connected.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*DSE6y7GpK6eE84Ryefghgg.png" /></figure><p>The same happened at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-e063bj2jUs">Local’s Fitness</a>, a neighborhood gym where members often struggled with dropped calls and spotty reception during workouts.</p><p>These were real, everyday pain points. Customers couldn’t tag the location, leave reviews, or upload content. That meant lost visibility in a digital-first world where engagement matters.</p><p>After experiencing it for himself, Frank would ask the owners a simple question:</p><blockquote>“If your customers and staff can’t get a signal inside, what is that costing you?”</blockquote><p>Watch how Sisterita and Local’s Fitness made the switch:</p><p>📹 <a href="https://youtu.be/NwKoHXkCKfg?feature=shared">Sisterita Video</a></p><p>📹 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-e063bj2jUs">Local’s Fitness Video</a></p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*CWHPeMaMzUTPf63PsxutxA.png" /></figure><h3><strong>A simple solution: Helium Hotspots</strong></h3><p>Once the problem was acknowledged, the answer was easy to present. Helium Hotspot improves mobile signal for customers using <a href="https://www.fierce-network.com/newswire/att-partners-helium-better-wi-fi-offload">major carriers</a> already integrated with the Helium Network. There is no need to share guest Wi-Fi or worry about interfering with internal systems.</p><p>Installation was quick and required no technical skills.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*kpRETJWQgIxlwmKDVfjy8g.png" /></figure><h3><strong>Connectivity was the offering. Rewards were the bonus.</strong></h3><p>Each business decided to purchase the Hotspot themselves. Their goal was better connectivity. The fact that the device also earned HNT rewards was a pleasant surprise, not the main reason for participating.</p><p>The real benefit was improved service, which led to happier customers and stronger digital engagement.</p><h3><strong>A new model for network growth</strong></h3><p>This is how Helium continues to expand. It grows through real-world utility, one business and one neighborhood at a time.</p><p>You do not need to be a crypto expert to contribute. All it takes is recognizing a problem and being open to a solution that works.</p><p>To find areas with growing demand for better service, visit the Helium World Page. Use the Observed Demand Layer by selecting “Expansion Zones” and then “Observed Demand.” This new tool highlights where Hotspots are likely to perform well based on current network demand and subscriber activity.</p><p>Read our recent <a href="https://blog.helium.com/introducing-observed-demand-51aa1f3cd503">blog post</a> about its launch for more information.</p><img alt="" height="1" src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&amp;referrerSource=full_rss&amp;postId=4aa3c42f44a7" width="1" /><hr /><p><a href="https://blog.helium.com/local-businesses-4aa3c42f44a7">How Local Businesses Are Quietly Powering the Future of Wireless</a> was originally published in <a href="https://blog.helium.com">The Helium Blog</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>

Trinity Morphy explores the X-to-Earn concept, its potential for financial and impact sustainability, and possible revenue models.

Trinity Morphy explains why ReFi projects struggle, and what they can do about it.

Louise Borreani and Pat Rawson of Ecofrontiers explore Energy DePIN's potential to advance solar markets with a deep dive into Glow, the protocol driving solar energy expansion.

<p>This is the final episode of The Internet of Things Podcast, and to send us off after eight years, we don&#8217;t discuss the big news of the day such as Arm&#8217;s planned IPO, a new display option from Brilliant, or new gear from Leviton. Instead we share our reasons for stepping back from the show, [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://staceyoniot.com/episode-437-goodbye-and-good-luck/">Episode 437: Goodbye and good luck</a> appeared first on <a href="https://staceyoniot.com">Stacey on IoT | Internet of Things news and analysis</a>.</p>

This is the final episode of The Internet of Things Podcast, and to send us off after eight years, we don’t discuss the big news of the day such as Arm’s planned IPO, a new display option from Brilliant, or new gear from Leviton. Instead we share our reasons for stepping back from the show, … Continue reading Episode 437: Goodbye and good luck

<p>This article was originally published in my weekly IoT newsletter on Friday August 18, 2023. It was my last newsletter. Most of y&#8217;all know that I am stepping back from producing the weekly Internet of Things podcast, and that I&#8217;m also stepping back from creating this newsletter focused on the internet of things. But it [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://staceyoniot.com/so-long-and-thanks-for-all-the-insights/">So long, and thanks for all the insights</a> appeared first on <a href="https://staceyoniot.com">Stacey on IoT | Internet of Things news and analysis</a>.</p>

<p>This article was originally published in my weekly IoT newsletter on Friday August 18, 2023. It was my last newsletter. I wasn&#8217;t going to write anything more in this newsletter, but I was feeling inspired and so decided to leave y&#8217;all with one final opinion — and one final mandate. During a webinar Thursday focused [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://staceyoniot.com/we-are-entering-our-maintenance-era/">We are entering our maintenance era</a> appeared first on <a href="https://staceyoniot.com">Stacey on IoT | Internet of Things news and analysis</a>.</p>

<p>Verdigris has raised $10M for smarter buildings: I am so excited by this news, because roughly eight years ago I met one of the founders of Verdigris in an Austin coffee shop to talk about how to use AI and connected HVAC to make buildings greener. The company just raised $10 million in funding (in this environment!) led [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://staceyoniot.com/iot-news-of-the-week-for-august-18-2023/">IoT news of the week for August 18, 2023</a> appeared first on <a href="https://staceyoniot.com">Stacey on IoT | Internet of Things news and analysis</a>.</p>

<p>Amazon&#8217;s head of devices, David Limp, plans to retire as part of a wave of executives that have been leaving Amazon in the last year. Also, next year Alexa and the Amazon Echo will be 10 years old, which prompted us to take a look at the role Alexa and the Amazon Echo have played in the [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://staceyoniot.com/podcast-can-alexa-and-the-smart-home-stand-on-its-own/">Podcast: Can Alexa (and the smart home) stand on its own?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://staceyoniot.com">Stacey on IoT | Internet of Things news and analysis</a>.</p>

Amazon’s head of devices, David Limp, plans to retire as part of a wave of executives that have been leaving Amazon in the last year. Also, next year Alexa and the Amazon Echo will be 10 years old, which prompted us to take a look at the role Alexa and the Amazon Echo have played in the … Continue reading Episode 436: Can Alexa (and the smart home) stand on its own?

<p>If you need any more indication that Matter is not going to kill all of the pre-existing standards in the smart home anytime soon, check out the launch this week of Trident IoT, a new company devoted to building Z-wave chips. Trident was founded in April to design and support Z-wave devices, and launched this [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://staceyoniot.com/z-wave-gets-a-boost-with-new-chip-provider/">Z-Wave gets a boost with new chip provider</a> appeared first on <a href="https://staceyoniot.com">Stacey on IoT | Internet of Things news and analysis</a>.</p>

<p>Following the launch of the $69 Homey Bridge, the $399 Homey Pro is now available in the U.S. Stacey reviewed the lower-costing Bridge model back in March, and reported feeling mostly positive about the product. The more expensive Pro model removes most subscription fees and limitations found in the Bridge. It also adds optional ethernet connectivity for an [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://staceyoniot.com/homey-pro-review-great-potential-but-check-device-support/">Homey Pro review: Great potential but check device support</a> appeared first on <a href="https://staceyoniot.com">Stacey on IoT | Internet of Things news and analysis</a>.</p>

<p>Here&#8217;s a bit more on Philips Hue&#8217;s potential as a home security play: On an earnings call the president of Signify, which owns the Philips Hue brand, said the company was working on a security camera for it. Now reports are saying that there are four cameras planned and some contact sensors. I&#8217;ve had Hue lights in my [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://staceyoniot.com/iot-news-of-the-week-for-august-11-2023/">IoT news of the week for August 11, 2023</a> appeared first on <a href="https://staceyoniot.com">Stacey on IoT | Internet of Things news and analysis</a>.</p>

<p>This week we make a big announcement about the podcast and newsletter. Get ready! Then we talk about the issues with Matter and who&#8217;s to blame. We lay out the challenges that both we and The Verge have highlighted with Thread credentialing, and talk about uneven device support. It&#8217;s a mess. Other messy topics include [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://staceyoniot.com/podcast-how-honeywell-is-approaching-tinyml/">Podcast: How Honeywell is approaching TinyML</a> appeared first on <a href="https://staceyoniot.com">Stacey on IoT | Internet of Things news and analysis</a>.</p>

This week we make a big announcement about the podcast and newsletter. Get ready! Then we talk about the issues with Matter and who’s to blame. We lay out the challenges that both we and The Verge have highlighted with Thread credentialing, and talk about uneven device support. It’s a mess. Other messy topics include … Continue reading Episode 435: How Honeywell is approaching TinyML

<p>Given the extreme heat this summer and the general awareness of how fragile our power grids are, there is a growing consensus that smart homes should include some form of smart energy management component. Today that might be a smart thermostat that&#8217;s hooked into a utility&#8217;s demand response program. But it&#8217;s likely that in the next [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://staceyoniot.com/how-to-take-the-first-step-toward-smart-energy-management/">How to take the first step toward smart energy management</a> appeared first on <a href="https://staceyoniot.com">Stacey on IoT | Internet of Things news and analysis</a>.</p>

This week’s show kicks off with a surprising revelation from Kevin, who has decided to swap out his smart home platform. He explains his choice, which also may represent a theme of sorts, as we see more and more high-end smart home hubs hit the market. We discuss the HOOBS Pro device and the Homey … Continue reading Episode 434: So many new hubs, and a primer on LPWANs

This week we didn’t see a ton of news, yet we managed to talk about several big trends in IoT. We started with an update on Amazon’s planned acquisition of iRobot, and Amazon dropping the price by 15%. We explain why and then decided to explain in depth why we need the planned cybersecurity labeling … Continue reading Episode 433: Tracking air quality with the IoT

This week we dig in on two topics that will make the internet of things friendlier for consumers. The first is the newly announced cybersecurity label plan from the White House that will create a way for consumers to see if their planned IoT purchase meets adequate cybersecurity standards. The second is our suggestion that … Continue reading Episode 432: How to make IoT more consumer-friendly