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The Signal: A Wi-Fi Alliance podcast
The Signal, a Wi-Fi Alliance® podcast, delivers a new perspective on the growing portfolio of Wi-Fi technologies by breaking down the new tools, programs, and capabilities that are changing the connectivity landscape.
The Signal: A Wi-Fi Alliance podcast
Wi-Fi® and IoT empower smart energy management at home with Daniel Holcomb of Parks Associates
In today's episode, we welcome Daniel Holcomb, Senior Analyst for Smart Home Research at Parks Associates, to the show to discuss the evolving world of smart energy management. Daniel tells us that with rising energy costs and growing demands on the grid, consumers are turning to connected devices like smart thermostats, smart plugs, and solar panels to help control their energy consumption. We talk about Wi-Fi's role in enabling automation features that help consumers save on energy costs, and we discuss the barriers to smart home adoption, including affordability and consumer questions about the value of these devices. Tune in to learn more and hear Daniel's thoughts on the emerging technologies that will enable further energy management, including utility-grade electrification devices and new materials for solar cells.