Smart Home Security

The Benefits of Smart Home Devices for Elderly Individuals

January 13, 2023 — HelpCloud Resolution As technology continues to become increasingly advanced, the idea of a “smart home” is becoming increasingly popular. With the growing number of elderly people in our society, the concept of a smart home is becoming increasingly attractive for those …

Be Prepared: How to Set Up Smart Devices to Help With At-Home Emergencies

August 30, 2021 — HelpCloud Resolution Nowadays, having a home filled with smart devices is something that is not only a convenience but also highly beneficial. This is especially true in the case of home emergencies. Accidents happen so quickly and in just the blink of an eye you can find …

How to Secure Your Ring Doorbell to Ensure Privacy (and Protect Your Personal Data)

April 19, 2021 — HelpCloud Resolution Back when we were kids, there used to be this game we played where we would creep up to someone’s front door, press the doorbell and then run away as fast as we could. It would drive the residents crazy because they could never catch the perpetrators. …

Google Home: How to Set It Up, Use It and Deal With Any Potential Issues (All While Keeping Private Conversations Safe)

February 18, 2020 — HelpCloud Resolution If you’ve yet to experience the artificial intelligence (AI) of Google Home, you’re in for a treat. Essentially, Google Home is a compact computer that is accessed through voice technology.  The device itself is small, sleek and a uniform color, which …

5G: What It Is and Why (and Why Not) It’s Worth Your Time

October 16, 2019 — HelpCloud Resolution The system cell phones use to transmit data is about to get a major upgrade. You may have already heard of this new 5G technology, especially if you’ve seen any recent advertisements for a big cell phone network, but what is it exactly?  What is 5G?5G …

How to Block Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant from Recording, Logging and Analyzing Your Conversations

September 3, 2019 — HelpCloud Resolution Voice-assisted technology is here, and it’s here to stay. From Alexa to Google Assistant, there are a huge variety of programs that can help you control your world with only the sound of your own voice. You can do things with only your voice that previous …

The Nest Learning Thermostat: A Review, Common User Issues and How to Handle Them

July 22, 2019 — HelpCloud Resolution You spend a lot of money making your house a home. Whether you’ve invested in steel appliances, nice countertops or furniture that will allow your family to gather, where you live is a big investment. Luckily, your next upgrade doesn’t need to be costly. …

Why Video Doorbells Make for an Excellent Investment (and Which Ones Are Most Secure)

June 28, 2019 — HelpCloud Resolution There are several things you can do to help keep your home safe. For example, you can install a home security system. In the United States alone, more than 2 million home burglaries happen each year. If you do not have a home security system, you’re 300 …

The 2GIG GC2

January 28, 2019 — HelpCloud Resolution What It Is, Why You Need One and How to Get the Most Out of ItWhen you picture a large company’s beginning, you might think of things like ample funding, hundreds ofemployees and large office spaces. Although these ideas can be true, for manyof the …

What Cybersecurity Experts Really Think of the IoT, Smart Devices and Smart Homes

October 17, 2018 — HelpCloud Resolution Would you be comfortable leaving your house unlocked overnight if you knew for certain someone was going to try and break in? Do you want to put your safety and privacy in the hands of a complete stranger? If you’re like many Americans, the answer to the …