Living alone, back in the day, in the later years meant being dependent upon your family, neighbors, friends, and scheduled visits from professionals. However, thanks to the advancement of technology, staying safe, connected, and independent has been made possible, and smart home devices can be given some credit for it. Contrary to public perception, these…
View MoreSmart security cameras are showing up everywhere. Back in the day, it was something only, really, businesses had installed. Nowadays, every porch, driveway, and living room has one. That is how it sells. They promise peace of mind, real-time alerts, and even the ability to look at your adorable pets whilst you are away. Awh.…
View MoreWith smart homes becoming more and more mainstream, we must take into consideration things like cyber attacks, which are a 100% real threat. We have lights that respond to your voice, cameras that you can check using your phone, and locks that need only your fingerprint to unlock. It is all fine and dandy until…
View MoreThe modern times are those of luxury and convenience. However, if history has taught us anything, it’s that nothing comes for free. Every connected smart switch, camera or voice assistant has the potential to leak data if it is left unprotected. That really isn’t very reassuring. However, there is a way one can work on…
View MoreSmart homes make you think of those fancy houses where everything is automated. You enter the room and a Richie Rich-style robot greets you, there is minimalist decor everywhere, black marble flooring and lighting that could put a mall to shame. Pricey stuff, all of it. However, alas, smart homes aren’t like science fiction or…
View MoreWe’re creatures of comfort, now more so than ever before. At the same time, the consciousness of humankind makes us constantly aware of the outcome of our actions. So, naturally, we as a species are trying our best to cut down on our energy consumption. It helps the environment, it helps our pocket; win-win! Being…
View MoreThe world today is welcoming the new 5G technology, which has changed the entire outlook of connectivity. It offers rapid internet speed, reduced latency, and better reliability. While the fifth-generation wireless network is massively adopted, it has a significant use across home WiFi and the entire network connectivity, changing the way people today interact across…
View MoreEverything around us seems to be getting the smart effect—smartphones, smart cars, and smart homes. The “smart” used in this context doesn’t particularly mean they’ll start solving math equations (though they can), but it simply refers to something that, previously lacking intelligence, now possesses it to a certain level. When talking about smart home devices,…
View MoreBiometrics is now both an affordable and practical option for homeowners. It refers to the practice of using unique physical or behavioral characteristics of an individual as proof that they are indeed who they claim to be. For example, your fingerprint can verify your identity. It has become a common practice, especially in office spaces,…
View MoreBuilding a smart home seems to be all the hype these days, and understandably so. It’s the latest addition to our houses—things that don’t very often get a major update like this. Now, homes aren’t just places where you kick back and warm up your bones beside the fire but a hub of such convenience…
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