Date: 10 Feb 2021

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Top Smart Home News Stories For The Week Of February 8, 2021

We have a hunch that Alexa’s newest feature could benefit a lot of users, and scare a few others. Track your stuff and automate your smart home with Samsung Galaxy SmartTag. And… The many ways smart homes can help you unwind after a long day. Check out these stories and more in this week’s top smart home news for February 8, 2021.

Much Better Security On Smart Tech Required To Handle Our Health Data And Privacy

While it is one thing for a hacker to spy on you through a security camera, it is something else entirely for medical information to become available to anyone with a packet sniffer. In the wrong hands, a person’s medical information can be damaging.

Why Do Our Smart Devices Need The New Wireless Standard Thread?

Until the Apple launch, Thread was a little-known smart home technology that certainly wasn’t a phrase on everybody’s lips. Now, it’s become a term that’s being heard more and more when it comes to smart home devices. But just what is Thread and why do smart home gadgets need it?

We Have A Hunch That Alexa’s Newest Feature Could Benefit A Lot Of Users, And Scare A Few Others.

Alexa device owners can now set the voice assistant to operate smart devices without asking permission every time. Amazon rolled out the proactive Alexa Hunches option to users after initially previewing it for manufacturers of Alexa-enabled smart home devices.

Smart Devices Worth Your Money (And Some To Stay Away From!)

Everyone loves saving money, but the consequences of buying inexpensive smart home devices sometimes outweigh the low price.

Track Your Stuff And Automate Your Smart Home With Samsung Galaxy SmartTag

Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTags allow tracking and automation for items that aren’t smart yet. It’s a simple solution for the forgetful ones who kept on losing stuff. You put a SmartTag on an item that you often misplace like maybe car keys. The Galaxy SmartTags can also be used for automation.

Don’t Forget These Security Features In Your New Smart Devices

Our homes are our most private spaces where we should feel at ease and comfortable. So when adding smart devices to your home, there a few key privacy features you should be looking for on your devices and specific actions you should take.

The Many Ways Smart Homes Can Help You Unwind After A Long Day

The pressure to be productive at home can feel overwhelming, but the same devices that help you make the most of your work day can help you draw a definite line between work and play.

Be The Superhero Of Your Smart Home

You can teach an old 🏡 new tricks with smart devices. Whether your house is one or one hundred years old it can be a smart home. Sign up today to receive the best deals and offers on smart devices right to your inbox. 🙂