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The one place you should always feel safe is your home. Securing your doors is not enough, however. What about your windows, cabinets, closets and safes? Security can extend beyond burglaries to natural disasters.
Your home is at most risk when youâre away. Thieves are more likely to target an empty house. If youâre itching to travel, and who isnât these days, we can help you lower your risk of burglary while youâre out there.
The first rule of vacation is donât talk about vacation
Donât let your excitement get the best of you. You can safely tell trusted friends and family about your plans but think twice before broadcasting your trip on social media. You donât need that information getting to the wrong people. You can post all you want when you return.
Why a Proper Smart Home Needs a Hub
If you’ve ever gone down the rabbit hole of smart home gadgets, you’ve probably run across devices that require a “hub.” You might think, “Why would I buy something that requires additional hardware?” I think you should seriously consider a hub.
When I first got started with smart home stuff, I shared that same thought. I bought a few light switches and bulbs that worked over Wi-Fi, no additional equipment required. Over time, my smart-
ish home evolved into a full-fledged smart home. That’s where hubs really shine.
Two Ways to Build a Smart Home
Google introduces Matter protocol for smart home devices, adds WebRTC support and more
Google has announced 4 new updates to their smart home ecosystem that will improve the experience for users. These updates include two new protocols that will improve compatibility and user experience, improved Home & Away Routines, and the Google smart home directory.
One of the new protocols introduced is called Matter, which was co-developed by Google and other tech companies. Support for Matter will be added to Android and Nest devices, and will enable simpler setup and interoperable control for Matter-certified products.
The second protocol added is WebRTC, which will improve live video and audio-streaming experience by reducing latency between security cameras, video doorbells, smart displays and mobile devices. Some of the many manufacturers that will also support WebRTC include Arlo, Logitech, Netatmo and Wyze.