- About This E-Book
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents at a Glance
- Table of Contents
- About the Author
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- Photo Credits
- About AARP
- We Want to Hear from You!
- Reader Services
- Technology Note
- AARP Benefits
- 1. Making Your Life Easier with Smart Home Technology
- 2. Understanding Smart Home Hubs and Controllers
- 3. Automating Your Home Lighting
- Considering Smart Lighting Systems
- Using the Philips Hue Personal Wireless Lighting System
- Connect the Hue Bridge
- Connect to the Hue Dimmer Switch
- Control Your Lights with the Dimmer Switch
- Connect to the Hue App
- Create a Room
- Add More Lights or Accessories
- Turn Lights On or Off with the Hue Smartphone App
- Dim Your Lights
- Adjust a Light’s Color Temperature
- Select a Scene
- Create a New Scene
- Create a New Home & Away Routine
- Create a Wake Up Routine
- Create a Go to Sleep Routine
- 4. Automating Heating and Cooling
- 5. Automating Home Security
- 6. Automating Your Kitchen and Laundry
- 7. Automating Home Entertainment
- 8. Examining Other Smart Devices and Applications
- 9. Controlling Your Smart Home with Wink
- 10. Controlling Your Smart Home with Apple Home
- 11. Controlling Your Smart Home with Amazon Alexa
- 12. Controlling Your Smart Home with Google Home
- 13. Using Smart Technology for Independent Living
- 14. Adding More Functionality with IFTTT
- 15. Evaluating Privacy and Security Concerns
- 16. What’s Next?
- Glossary
- Index
- Answers to Your Technology Questions
AARP Benefits
At the time this book went to publication, AARP members are able to take advantage of discounts on certain smart home devices. Check http://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/ for these and other discounts and benefits for AARP members.
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