Smart Home Devices
a device that glows with the help of electricity
Light bulb
To make something less bright
Dim
a secret word or phrase that must be used to gain admission to a place
Password
A type of energy that comes from a source that won't run out
Renewable energy
This change allows hardware devices to continue operating efficiently and securely
Firmware update
This device records images in a public place, in order to prevent or help solve crime
Security camera
This is an action for putting something in place or fitting something
Installation
the effective center of a network
Hub
the action of using up a resource
Consumption
a sensor that detects leakage of chemical liquids and pure water
Water leak sensor
This device makes sure doors stay closed with an accompanying smartphone app
Smart lock
To alter something slightly in order to achieve the desired fit, appearance, or result
Adjust
networking technology that uses radio waves to provide Internet access
Wi-fi
a device designed to absorb the sun's rays as a source of energy
Solar panels
a device that alerts people, usually in the case of a fire
Smoke detector
an electronic device that is designed to detect and measure movement
Motion sensor
This action means to turn off alerts in a home security system
Disarm
the short-range wireless interconnection of mobile phones, computers, and other electronic devices
Bluetooth
a score given to buildings or appliances, taking into account various factors that contribute to overall power use
Efficiency rating
the ability of one computer, piece of software, etc. to work with another
Compatibility
a device that is used to detect the presence of a toxic gas in a home or building
Carbon monoxide detector
an arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form, figure, or combination
Configuration
A device that connects directly to a modem by a cable. This allows it to receive information from — and transmit information to — the internet
Router
This helps by limiting the performance of the unit to a certain extent. This helps to reduce the amount of energy consumed.
Energy saving mode
metal drawn out into the form of a thin flexible thread
Wire