RS Starter Texts - Smart homes U1 1

What is a common feature of smart homes?

• Smart cleaning

• Smart cooking

• Smart gardening

• Smart lighting

How can you control the lights in a smart home?

• By calling your friend

• Using traditional light switches

• With a smartphone or a voice command

• By raising your hands

What does a smart thermostat help regulate in a smart home?

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Light intensity

• Air quality

What can you do with a smart thermostat remotely?

• Cook dinner

• Control the TV

• Regulate the temperature

• Water the plants

What is a priority in smart homes for enhancing security?

• Smart cameras and doorbell cameras

• Smart vacuum cleaner

• Smart toaster

• Smart refrigerator

What can smart cameras and doorbell cameras do in a smart home?

• Control the lights

• Monitor your home when you're away

• Monitor the weather

• Play music

What can virtual assistants like Amazon's Alexa or Google Assistant do in a smart home?

• Cook dinner

• Answer questions, play music, and control other smart devices with voice commands

• Regulate the temperature

• Water the plants

What is essential to consider in smart homes regarding privacy and security?

• Connecting devices to the internet

• Following security measures and keeping software up to date

• Leaving doors and windows open

• Using traditional locks

What do smart homes use technology to create?

• A more traditional living space

• A more isolated living space

• A more connected and efficient living space

• A more cluttered living space

What do smart homes aim to make our lives?

• More chaotic and disorganized

• More boring and dull

• More comfortable and enjoyable

• More complicated and stressful