Staples, Zonoff and D-Link partner to create the connected home.   I’m Fred Fishkin with technology BootCamp, a report on gadgets and gear.   This year has seen the arrival of a wide range of products for the connected home….and there’s lots more to come.   The Staples Connect system now uses a hub made by D-Link and software from Zonoff to let consumers control a growing list of switches, sensors more from their smartphones.   What sets it apart?  Zonoff Director of Product Management Darryl Jones…

“One thing definitely, it’s got the widest group, widest number of premium brands that can work with this system.   In addition, there’s the widest array of user interfaces.   So whether you’re an Android user, iPhone, iPad, Web or Windows tablet, we have a native app, a feature rich native app that you can use to control your home.”

Staples Connect is one of the more affordable ways to get started with home automation and control.   And it does not require a subscription.     You can find us at BootCamp.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin.