Quirky tries making the smart home less scary with cheap, unbundled devices

Quirky is trying to remove some psychological barriers to home automation, adding new devices with a low up-front cost. The new lineup under Quirky’s Wink brand include a $40-and-up multi-purpose sensor, a $50 connected wall outlet and an $80 thermostat, and they all place nicely together using a $50 hub. It’s a major expansion for a