Cassandra Daily:
Lowe’s Home Improvement recently launched Iris, a cloud-based “smart home†system for mobile device owners who want to monitor their homes’ security. The Iris Smart Hub’s sensors track the motion of doors and windows, thermostat temperature, and smart plugs that indicate when an appliance needs to be turned on or off. A mobile companion app provides real-time monitoring, video feed footage and appliance control. If a sensor is triggered, up to six people can be alerted via app, text or email, but the choice of whether or not to contact emergency services is up to the user, since false alarms are common.