You’ve decided to upgrade your home to a smart home but, where do you start? Should you use an Amazon Alexa, Google Home or Apple Home Pod to connect your devices? Kim and her cohost Andrew Babinski talk about the latest trends in smart home tech, and Andrew shares the trial and error he went through when he started “smartifying” his home. They also talk about some pretty weird smart tech like smart diapers, smart toothbrushes, coffee makers, and… Jim Beam? Kim and Andrew break it all down.
Smart home tips from a guy who did it and lived to tell
Upgrade your home with these smart ideas
You’ve decided to upgrade your home to a smart home but, where do you start? Maybe some smart lightbulbs or a smart thermostat? Should you use an Amazon Alexa, Google Home or Apple Home Pod to connect your devices?
In this Komando on Demand podcast, Kim and her co-host Andrew Babinski talk about the latest trends in smart home tech, and Andrew shares the trial and error he went through when he started “smartifying” his home.
They also talk about some pretty weird smart technologies like smart diapers, smart toothbrushes, coffee makers, and … Jim Beam? If you’re looking for some humorous yet insightful advice on how to start the smart home journey, don’t miss Kim and Andrew as they break it all down for you.
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Amazon's Alexa can now predict what you'll do next
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Smart speaker comparison chart
Amazon may have had a head start with the Amazon Echo but with the launch of the Google Home, Apple HomePod and Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Home, the other tech giants are quickly catching up.
Click here to read more about the Amazon Echo vs. Google Home.
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