Earlier this year we tested the Amazon Echo device and it’s voice assistant Alexa. In this test, we will take a closer look at…
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IoTSecurity
IP Cameras
Unsecure surveillance: Pearl’s IP-Cam 7Links IPC-720.HD
August 17, 2017 ,
Maik Morgenstern
Pearl is a German vendor of electronics and accessories, including many Smart Home products. Many articles are being imported from Asia and sold under…
Certification Test
Bosch: Smart and Secure Starter Kit
August 14, 2017 ,
Eric Clausing
In this test, we will show, whether the slogan “Made in Germany” also means something with regard to Smart Home solutions and will analyse…
Smart Home
Spotlight on Lightify!
July 12, 2017 ,
Eric Clausing
We already tested the Philips Hue as well as the IKEA TRADFRI Lighting system. Now, let’s see, if the third big player in the…
Gadgets
Grohe makes SENSE!
June 27, 2017 ,
Maik Morgenstern
Gadgets do not only bring fun and comfort – Gadget might help in case of emergency, too. Grohe, a German manufacturer known for top-quality…
Gadgets
Careless Whisper: Does Amazon Echo send data in silent mode?
June 8, 2017 ,
Maik Morgenstern
Since Amazon presented and sold the Amazon Echo in 2014 (USA, 2016 in Germany and the UK), there were many concerns whether the voice…
General Information
IoT Quick-Check: The “Why”, “What” and “How” we test
April 24, 2017 ,
Eric Clausing
One of our ultimate goals and a main responsibility as an independent security testing institute is the commitment of our expert knowledge in the…
Certification Test
The First AV-TEST Certified IP Camera: Smartfrog
March 6, 2017 ,
Eric Clausing
As a reaction to our test of the Smartfrog IP camera, the manufacturer contacted us to work on solutions for the flaws we were…
Automotive
Testing PACE
February 23, 2017 ,
Eric Clausing
Car hacking is one of the hot security topics right now. This post looks at one IoT device for cars and what it could…