IoT news of the week for Oct. 1, 2018 – Stacey on IoT | Internet of Things news and analysis
Check out the first Actions on Google: GE has introduced some connected light bulbs that work directly with the Google Home Hub; users don’t even have to pair the Bluetooth-based bulbs with the hub. It’s the first example of the Actions on Google being used in a commercial integration. The Actions are to help device-to-device communication and pairing. Much like Apple’s HomeKit pairing process, which requires the user to scan a barcode, or Amazon’s new Wi-Fi pairing, which works like the Google pairing, we’re seeing device makers try to create easier ways to get products online. These bulbs will help advance user adoption of smart home products. Too bad we don’t have a standard. (CE Pro)