The Amazon Echo (from £89) can give you voice control over music, lighting, heating and more. Security features include the ability to turn off the microphone and remotely deactivate voice purchasing
In the analogue world, you’d know pretty quickly if there had been a security breach in your home; because you’d probably be greeted by the sight of a broken door or smashed window. It might be difficult to deal with the fall-out, but at least there’s a tell-tale sign of how to prevent a repeat. In the modern age, the mass popularity of smart home technology, social media and cloud-based data has opened up a new, more hidden threat. But how real is it?
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