You may have seen a couple of news articles about Google Home devices getting hacked. I know, it sounds terrifying… Especially if you have little kids at home. Any home gadgets and devices you have can compromise your family’s safety and privacy. But it doesn’t mean that you can’t do anything to protect your home …
Home Automation
The Google Home is a smart and helpful voice-activated device that allows you to play music, check the weather, make lists, control smart devices, and more. So, it’s understandable that you’d want to have it in your bathroom. But is it safe to use a Google Home in the bathroom? A Google Home isn’t safe …
It can be frustrating trying to listen to music or your favorite podcast on a crackling Google Home device. Not only does the noise ruin the experience, but it also interferes with the smart assistant’s ability to hear and execute your requests correctly. Your Google Home is crackling because of electromagnetic interference from devices, such …
A smart fan can be great for cooling down your home in the summer. But if you don’t have the money to replace the old-fashioned fan you have now — or if you like the style and want to keep it — it’s easy to turn it into a smart fan. Here are the four …
Everything is “smart” these days: smart TVs, smartphones, smart cars, and now, smart blinds. Since automation is touching every aspect of our lives, one would expect that most appliances using innovative technology wouldn’t be too pricey. But why are smart blinds so expensive? Smart blinds are expensive because of the comfort, luxury, elegance, and unique …
If you’re living the Smart Life, then you already know how simple it is to program so many aspects of your day. You can lock your door, turn your lights on, and start your music with the click of a button or a simple voice command. What if you want to take your Smart Life …
The Internet of Things is one of the most exciting trending technologies. You can turn any device into a smart device using a Raspberry Pi, basic electronics, and code. This means you can have it perform functions without your input. Here are 5 ideas for automating things with a Raspberry Pi: Motion Detector and Camera …
The Raspberry Pi family is one of the marvels of modern consumer electronics. They’re a simple and straightforward way to learn modern computer technology. You can also use these small computers to make your house into a smart home. Here are 9 great ways to use a Raspberry Pi in your smart home: Use Raspberry …
To turn your blinds into smart blinds, you can use Wi-Fi or Bluetooth-enabled motors for your blinds, an all-inclusive smart motor and gear kit, or a motorized wand atop the blinds. Or, you could build the smart system from scratch. DIY is the most complicated option, so for this article, we’ll take a look at …
A robotic lawn mower helps you quickly and conveniently care for your lawn without you having to lift a finger. Since it’s automated and runs unattended, does it get stolen? Robot lawn mowers don’t get stolen frequently because they’re retrofitted with security measures that make them hard or impractical to steal. Features like PIN lock …