One of the hot markets in smart home electronics is DIY security systems. Platforms like SimpliSafe, Nest, and Ring allow consumers to set up their own home monitoring system without going through an extensive installation. [Read more…]
Alexa & Google Home: Do They Really Record Everything We Say? Is It Safe?
Smart voice speakers have become commonplace in homes nowadays. They connect us to instant information hands-free and help us control all our smart home devices. [Read more…]
Facebook Portal Is a Great Zoom Alternative For Families (No FB Account Needed)
The pandemic has changed the way we live and work and this includes our family get-togethers. Meeting virtually has become the norm, with people using video conferencing to stay connected and meet for everything from virtual wedding celebrations to neighborhood HOA meetings. [Read more…]
How to Integrate Smart Home Devices Into Your Next Home Renovation Project
Many homeowners in New Jersey and around the country are planning some home renovation upgrades this spring and summer. One reason is that they’ve had to spend more time at home than ever due to the pandemic, so are seeing ways they can upgrade the convenience and comfort for their family. [Read more…]
Technology to Consider For New Homes & Renovations (Part 2)
If renovating an existing home or building a new one, don’t leave out the tech! If you want to sell that home after renovation, you might want to look into information such as how-to-find-the-right cash home buyers. [Read more…]
Technology to Consider When Building or Renovating a Home
The desire for smart home technology has grown dramatically over the last several years. People enjoy the convenience of thermostats that automatically set themselves for comfort and energy savings, as well as homes that can be securely locked up tight at the click of a button. [Read more…]
Google Home Speakers… Can They Compete with Sonos One Portable Speakers?
Anyone that’s connected their mobile device to a smart speaker knows that there is a big difference in sound quality between the phone and the speaker system. [Read more…]
Make Your Home Smarter One Step at a Time
In the last few years, smart home gadgets have really taken off and become more convenient than ever. You can now check in on your front door while on vacation and tell your oven to preheat from the next room. [Read more…]
How Much Control Can Parents Have Over Their Kids’ Internet Usage?
One of the biggest parenting challenges that today’s generation of parents have to grapple with is how to control how much of the outside world their children are exposed to through the internet. Another one is securing their future. You can now help your child save for their education or a first home from an early age with a stocks and shares like the ones at thechildrensisa.com.
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How to Ensure Your IoT Devices Aren’t Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Hackers
This past holiday season, Amazon’s biggest sellers included plenty of IoT (Internet of Things) devices. Their Echo Dot and Echo Show voice-activated assistants were big sellers, along with other internet connected smart devices like the Fire TV Stick with Alexa voice remote and the Wyze Cam indoor smart security camera. [Read more…]
