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And why would you want one? In this episode of the Property Smart show, we’re taking a high-level view of what Accessory Dwelling Units are and why people are more interested than ever in adding one to their property. My Home is My _____________ In the Age of COVID, our homes are our schools, gyms, offices, podcasting studios….and more. Adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit to your property is more appealing than ever. But what do you want/need from your property that an ADU can provide? How do you figure that out? And how do you pay for it??? Learn more about ADUs and DADUs in this episode of Property Smart. Resources ADUs on InvestopediaADUs in the City of SeattleLA ADU Accelerator ProgramADUs in PortlandFinancing ADUsMore about ADUs defined here and as investments here Thanks for riding along! Don’t forget to subscribe here. Feel free to reach out to us with your comments, questions, and suggestions: podcast @ propertysmartshow (dot) com. See something you like in that Amazon ad below? If you buy though our links, we may receive a tiny commission, no additional cost to you. The post What Is an ADU? appeared first on Property Smart Show.

What makes a property “smart” in the Time of Coronavirus? Well, it’s been a little while. As the smart home buzz of the holidays past and the gadget news died down, something else happened: COVID-19. Here in the Seattle area, we were on the front edge of all this going down. While we (and everyone else) were trying to sort out which end was up, working from home while homeschooling our kids, we *ahem* took a little break from the podcast. What’s Next While we’ve been mucking our way through this COVID-19 quarantine situation, we have been thinking a lot about what makes a property smart, and how we can all use our homes a little smarter. So while we aren’t ditching smart home, we are going to be talking a lot more about other aspects of property smarts going forward. You may here some discussion about adding a home office or extra living space to your backyard. Or different ways to use some tech you already have on-hand to enhance your #WFH experience. More tips on #WFH Zoom blogThe WirecutterUsing a Wyze security cam as a webcamFacemasks and more from Wyze #WFH Chuckles from SNL Thanks for riding along! Don’t forget to subscribe here. Feel free to reach out to us with your comments, questions, and suggestions: podcast @ propertysmartshow (dot) com. See something you like in that Amazon ad below? If you buy though our links, we may receive a tiny commission, no additional cost to you. The post A New Era appeared first on Property Smart Show.

Samsung gets Unpacked, a new Zigbee hack, Amazon is crushing the smart speaker competition, and we finally get cracking on installing our Black Friday smart home shopping bonanza in this week’s episode. In the News Samsung accidentally announces it smart speaker too early Zigbee flaw can allow a hacker to access your network from up to 300 feet away with nothing more than a laptop Amazon is CRUSHING the smart speaker competitionThe “all-electric home” movement is picking up steam, according to the New York Times and Seattle Times. Plus, there’s this piece from Apartment Therapy. Conversation Why are hackers so interested in your indoor cameras? Plus, more about all-electric homes, our latest smart home additions (and how we’re going about installing them), how to win some smart home freebies from Property Smart, and more. A Few More Bits Here are some more articles we found interesting, but didn’t have room for in this week’s show: Smart speakers in the home does not equal salesThe guide to Eve on Homekit5 or more hidden smart devices for your homeGet stuff cheaper with these tipsInteracting with your Alexa – tips for a better experienceBrilliant is becoming more for us little peopleCockatoo ends up ordering hilarious items through Alexa One Last Thing Thanks for riding along! Don’t forget to subscribe here. Feel free to reach out to us with your comments, questions, and suggestions: podcast @ propertysmartshow (dot) com. See something you like in that Amazon ad below? If you buy though our links, we may receive a tiny commission, no additional cost to you. The post The Rumors Are True appeared first on Property Smart Show.

What’s the best smart home “holiday” you’ve never heard of? That’s right! International Data Privacy Day! We dive into privacy, why Ring and other smart home cameras should be killed off (according to some), and more in this week’s episode. In the News Did you know January 28th was International Data Privacy Day?Nest will now tell you when your HVAC system is busted AND help you call someone to fix itBig commercial real estate projects are going back to wood frame construction with the help of Bill GatesAn Amazon software developer says Ring should be killed off, never to returnAmazon Echo Show can now scan barcodes, add directly to your shopping listHow to opt out of sharing your Ring Cam video with the police…if you want Conversation Did voice control like Alexa and Google Assistant kill home automation? Also, why does it seem like no one knows about International Data Privacy Day? And DO smart home gadgets really save you money like you think they will? Maybe. Or not. A Few More Bits Here are some things to try with Alexa: “Alexa, speak faster” Choose the speaking rate that’s right for you. Say “Alexa, reset the speaking speed” to return to the default speaking rate.“Alexa, set a 2 minute timer on the Kitchen Echo”“Alexa, delete my meeting tomorrow”“Alexa, read my Kindle book”“Alexa, tell everyone to come and get some apple pie”“Alexa, add a smart plug to my cart”“Alexa, how’s my commute?”“Alexa, add kitchen supplies to my Wish List”“Alexa, when I say ‘it’s bedtime,’ turn off all of the lights”“Alexa, add the lamp to the living room group” One Last Thing Thanks for riding along! Don’t forget to subscribe here. Feel free to reach out to us with your comments, questions, and suggestions: podcast @ propertysmartshow (dot) com. See something you like in that Amazon ad below? If you buy though our links, we may receive a tiny commission, no additional cost to you. The post Smart Home Holiday appeared first on Property Smart Show.

Sonos pulls the plug on support–and then walks it back, keeping your information offline with fog computing (yes, that’s a thing), and our review of the Wyze Security Camera in this week’s episode of the Property Smart Show. In the News Some older Sonos hardware will stop receiving updates this May. Here’s what to do.Amaryllo’s Athena security cam can tell your dog from a bear, and let you know when it sees fireSavant, one of the largest complete smart home systems, acquires Noon smart lightingA bunch of IoT (smart home) device credentials got leaked (surprise, surprise)Best in Show from the recent International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las VegasSamsung and GE are on the path towards fridges that can track what’s in them AND help you meal plan accordingly Conversation What happens when all this smart home tech is past its prime? And how do we deal with knowing that there’s always a good chance what we use in our homes today may be hacked, sold, or bricked tomorrow? Also, what IS “fog” computing and what does it mean for the smart home ecosystem? One Last Thing Thanks for riding along! Don’t forget to subscribe here. Feel free to reach out to us with your comments, questions, and suggestions: podcast @ propertysmartshow (dot) com. See something you like in that Amazon ad below? If you buy though our links, we may receive a tiny commission, no additional cost to you. The post We Got Wyze appeared first on Property Smart Show.