Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of an Alexa-enabled device! Alexa is the virtual assistant built into popular devices such as the Echo Dot, Echo Show, Echo Auto, Echo Input, Amazon Fire TV, etc. The list of Alexa-enabled devices continues grow along with an ever-expanding library of functionality that you can take advantage of in your …
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Bought a new smart doorbell or thermostat? That’s great but can hackers can break into it? Do you know how to protect yourself from hackers? Everything connected to the Internet, from smart IoT devices to your phone, are susceptible to hackers. Fortunately, warding them off doesn’t require a degree in computer science! Don’t fret, we’ll …
Between 12 and 16% of Americans own a smart device for the home. And the use of smart home technology will only increase. Smart home technology improves the functionality of your home products and even offers other benefits such as energy efficiency. Unfortunately, this doesn’t guarantee your smart home is secure. Your home products and …
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Here’s the deal: the first home network setup was created in 1999. Since then, setting up a home network has become wildly popular among individuals and companies alike. Why is that? Because your home network is literally the fastest way to stream entertainment on YouTube, Netflix, and more. Wondering how to set up a home …
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Since its release in 2014, the Amazon smart speaker, the Echo Dot, has sold more than 100 million units. The phrase, “This is so sad, Alexa play ‘Despacito’” has become a meme. And more and more, the Amazon digital assistant, Alexa, has become a ubiquitous part of our lives. Whether you have an Echo Dot …
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Although it may seem overwhelming, automating your home can be an easy and enjoyable process. Setting up simple home automation control can save you time while also bringing your home and lifestyle into the 21st century. In fact, 57% of Americans say that smart home tech saves them around 30 minutes every day. If you …
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The first time I dreamed about smart home design, I pictured a fancy programmable coffee maker. Now, having my cup of joe ready when I wake up feels like an “old school” invention. Today, smart technology is a 103 billion dollar industry that controls everything from lighting to security. I realized that if I wanted …
Smart technology is a growing market in America. By the end of 2018, over 45 million homes across the country had installed smart devices. And why not? Fitting smart devices in your home can save you both time and money. They also give you the power to control your home from anywhere in the world, …
Predictions state that by 2020 there will be more than 30 billion connected devices in the world. That works out at roughly four connected devices for every man, woman, and child on the planet. By 2025 those numbers could rise to about 10 per person. More and more products are being given online connectivity. The …
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You’ve probably heard a lot of buzz about smart devices lately. Smart refrigerators, smart ovens, smartwatches, even smart toothbrushes. When you put all of these things together, you can have a whole smart home! But how do all those devices work together, and where is that communication happening? The question of how home automation protocols …
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