Increased security, more comfort, lower electricity and heating costs and lower environmental impact – according to the Deloitte Smart Home Study 2018, the Germans expect smart home devices to be available on the Internet of Things.
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Increased security, more comfort, lower electricity and heating costs and lower environmental impact – according to the Deloitte Smart Home Study 2018, the Germans expect smart home devices to be available on the Internet of Things.
Saving energy is an increasingly important issue these days. While it seems obvious that the simplest way to save energy is just to use less, in practical terms it can be a lot more difficult. Smart home systems and devices help save energy by allowing the user to monitor and control energy usage in new ways.
The interest in a connected smart home continues unabated. Current statistics confirm the trend, with increased growth figures. The number solutions on offer is one of the main reasons for its widespread use. They are easy to set up and to use. But what about the big companies in the electrical industry? Where are they, the classic “switch and socket manufacturers”? Are they missing out on a gigantic market?
Are inaudible Voice Commands, so called “Dolphin Attacks”, a serious threat for voice controlled smart devices? A team of Chinese researchers published a paper explaining how they used ultrasonic commands, inaudible for the human ear, to take over the control of popular devices such as Amazon Alexa, Google Now or Siri from Apple.
