Smart Home Share & Learn: SF Explorers
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Hear this discussion from our Longevity Explorers — circles of older adults who meet monthly to explore solutions to the challenges that come with aging.
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from: Longevity Explorers | Sequoias SF, SF Village
Discussion Summary
When asked which smart home devices they have, San Francisco Explorers answer with more than a few of their personal favorites. Although some devices are more sophisticated than others, the reports explain how they are helpful in the home. Mentions include:
Indoor Devices
- Roomba floor vacuum robot (although Micky had an older version that got 'stuck' and had to be retired)
- Arlo camera system
- Wiz App - for lighting control throughout the home
- Gas stove 'shut-off' device
Outdoor Devices
- Rainbird programmable irrigation
- Ring Doorbell Camera
- Eve spigot timer for irrigation
- Rachio smart irrigation system
- Garage door open/close app
Other helpful things for Household Reminders
- Index Cards
- Alexa Checklist
At the conclusion of the meeting, one of the group expresses her concern that hacking can take place through peripheral devices to gain entry to one's home network/computer system. This turns out to be a common concern among the members.
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