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Smart Homes

Jochen LohmannSeptember 28, 2015

Intelligent Living: More and more smart homes are being built around the world. Clever new gadgets are meant to simplify daily routines. But the technology isn't without risks.

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Smart Homes with a little risk

There are around 500,000 smart homes in Germany, and the number is growing. Lights, television or heating - countless appliances can be controlled from one source, for example from a smart phone when residents are away. But easy to access cables on house facades make it child's play for hackers to take control of a home's appliances.