Why We Need To Be Conscious With Multiple Smart Home IoT Devices?

and why security is important for our smart home hub

Elena Beliaeva-Baran
Technology Hits

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Photo by R ARCHITECTURE on Unsplash

How many of you have a robot vacuum cleaner? Or a Bluetooth-activated coffee machine that can be connected to Wi-Fi? Or internet-connected smart door locks, smart home assistants, smart refrigerators, smart security cameras?

Let’s see the top 10 most popular smart home appliances (yes, those are IoT):

  1. Smart Home Assistant/ Hub (example: Alexa). A voice-controlled smart speaker that acts as a central hub for controlling other smart devices, playing music, answering questions, and more.
  2. Smart Bulbs. Wi-Fi-enabled LED bulbs can be controlled remotely, change colors, and be synchronized with other smart devices.
  3. Ring Video Doorbell. A doorbell with a built-in camera and motion sensors that send alerts and allows you to see and communicate with visitors from your smartphone.
  4. Smart TV. They enable users to not only access streaming services and online content but also interact with and manage their connected devices, such as adjusting smart lighting or controlling the thermostat, directly from their TV interface.
  5. Smart Lock. A keyless entry system…

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