- 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
Dedication
To my six wonderful grandkids, who are all interested in smart technology (especially Amazon Alexa!): Collin, Alethia, Hayley, Judah, Lael, and Jackson.
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