Do you want to make your home smart, but aren't sure where to begin? Are you worried about hackers taking control of your smart devices? Do you want to make a smart home that keeps your family entertained, comfortable, and safe? When you are done reading The Smart Home Manual you'll know: What a smart home is and what it can do for you How much smart homes cost How to start building your smart home from scratch How to pick the right smart home devices...

When Billy Stafford and his wife move into a remote high-tech mansion designed with every comfort in mind, he thinks it will be the perfect chance to work on their marriage and to restart his career. A brilliant computer engineer fallen on hard times, Billy's been hired by his former business partner to test out Nellie, a next-generation artificial intelligence hardwired into the house. All Billy has to do is fix a few bugs in the system; that should...

"Whether you'll use Alexa to send text messages, play music, control your thermostat, look up recipes, replenish your pantry, or just search the internet for information, you'll find detailed instructions in this fun and easy-to-understand guide. Amazon's hugely popular family of Echo devices has made Alexa a household name. She can answer your questions, entertain you, and even help around the house. Alexa for Dummies is the perfect guide for Alexa...

When Professor Cheesewheel outfits busy editor-in-chief Geronimo Stilton's house with the latest technology to help keep it clean, the intrepid Geronimo is in for a future shock as his house goes haywire, leaving him with a mess bigger than before!

Create Android-controlled Arduino devices. Follow along with step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations. Learn to use the Android Open Accessory Development Kit. -- from cover.

High school science whiz Ben Cooper goes online to win a computerized 'smart house' designed to make life easier. His real trouble begins when the smart house takes on a virtual motherly identity who is smothering, stubborn, and un-delete-able.

"In Smart Homes, early fluent readers learn about the science and engineering behind smart home and voice-activated technology. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this important technology. Children can learn more about smart home technology using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Smart Homes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table...

"What makes something "smart?" In the Exploring the Internet of Things series, readers discover how inanimate objects, from watches to home speakers to even t-shirts, help people get things done better, faster, and smarter. In Smart Homes, readers will learn the practical application, technological and future advancements, and innovation of IoT in today's homes. Includes informative sidebars, data-focused text, and 21st Century Skills backmatter content"--...