What Happens To Your Smart Home If The Internet Goes Down
The Dangers of Wi-Fi Dependent Smart Devices A smart appliance is only as smart as the network it’s connected to, and a huge number of devices in people’s homes are completely dependent on a wireless internet connection. This means that if the network goes down, so does your ability to control those devices. And it’s not just the television and the thermostat that are at risk. A smart home also contains a number of security devices such as motion sensors and alarms, which rely on network connectivity to alert authorities in case of an emergency....