I remember reading that some new features on the Amazon Echo line let it be used as a home security device. What are these features and how do I enable them for myself?
I remember reading that some new features on the Amazon Echo line let it be used as a home security device. What are these features and how do I enable them for myself?
I understand that my Amazon Echo devices can actually serve as a home security system, listening for broken glass, smoke alarms, and more. So cool! How do I enable this feature?
Let’s start with the bad news: As your home gets smarter, the security holes you’re creating get bigger. More devices, more Internet of Things, more risk. Worse, your home network is only as secure as the least secure device that’s online.
A risky proposition, for sure. Problem solved with the weird looking, but cool Dojo by Bullguard. Let’s have a closer look…
Now that I have some devices set up with Apple HomeKit, I’d like to be able to set up some basic rules, like making sure my front door is locked and garage door is closed at 11pm. How do you set up automation rules in HomeKit?
There are complicated home and office security systems that involve days of installation, professional monitoring and expensive gear, but the last few years have seen the rise of smaller and far less complicated systems that offer much of the same functionality but without the hefty pricetag. In fact, smart software and modern sensors have produced
Sometimes gadgets come along and instantly go on your must-have list. That’s what numerically coded deadbolts did for me, and here’s my review — and installation guide — for the cool Schlage Touchscreen Deadbolt: Didja see my daughter’s cameo near the end? Learn more about the Schlage Touchscreen Deadbolt at Schlage.com