How To Keep Your Smart Home Running Even If The Internet Goes Down
Your smart devices don't have to stop working when your Wi-Fi does.
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With Apple finally developing new smart home products, now's a great time to remind everyone that though the technology can improve your home's look and convenience, there are also a few hazards involved. If you're overly ambitious with your routines, for example, smart bulbs might switch off when people need them. Once, while we installed a smart thermostat, the heat ran dangerously out of control until we fixed an obscure flaw.
For many of you, the biggest issue is going to be offline resilience. When internet access goes down, some smart home accessories can go "dumb," either maintaining their last state or failing to work at all. Usually, this is just an inconvenience. If you're counting on an accessory for health or security, however, this can become a legitimate crisis.
Thankfully, there are ways of building...
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