Seemingly Endless Applications
Many new smart TVs, like the Android TV, include access to a variety of gaming apps. Your smart TV can recognize your phone as a type of game controller. Remember your game progress on another device so that you can continue it on your TV. Your smart TV may also allow you to browse the web and offer a variety of other apps like fitness, social media, news, weather, maps, and photo apps. In the future, even more streaming channels, such as those that offer new content from some of your favorite websites, will be available.

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Built-in Cameras and Other Features
Many smart TVs include built-in cameras, or else the option to add a camera to your TV. This can be used for gaming purposes, or else to access video-calling apps on your TV. Many smart TVs also allow you to search for a TV show or application with your voice, which can be a lot easier than typing. There’s also the ability for 3D display, meaning that you can watch some of your favorite 3D movies, like Avatar. You can also record your favorite live TV shows without an additional device.

The Risks of Owning a Smarter TV
Just like your other devices, your smart TV can also be hacked. In addition to gaining access to your TV through its Wi-Fi connection, hackers can also spy on you through your TV’s camera or microphone. Unlike your phone or computer, which can be more easily protected against security threats, your TV is more vulnerable. This means that it’s a good idea to avoid online shopping on your TV. Some measures to protect your TV against security threats include avoiding suspicious looking apps and staying up-to-date on your TV’s software.

In addition, if you’re worried about companies spying on your web browsing habits on your computer or phone, then you should know that they’re also spying on your TV habits. TV manufacturers often collect information on what apps you use and what you’re watching, usually for advertising purposes. They can use this information to send targeted ads to any device connected to your Wi-Fi. However, there are often ways to control this through your TV’s privacy settings.

How SmartThings Can Save Your Home
Leaky sinks? High electricity bills? SmartThings can provide aid to any appliance around your house.

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Lights

• Your lights can be controlled from far away (even from another country) if you have a SmartThings outlet hooked up to them.
• You can program your lamps to slowly brighten as you wake up.
• You also have the ability to program lights to turn off if they have been left on for longer than necessary.

Home Security

• Do you have a mischievous kid at home? Your phone will alert you if your kid is sneaking away past curfew.
• If an unexpected intruder invades your house while you are not home, you can program your stereos to play the sound of loud barking dogs.
•  There is also a siren that can ring obnoxiously loudly if there is an unexpected entry through your door.

Pets

• Does your pet suffer from wanderlust? If so, SmartThings can provide the perfect remedy. Your pet will send you a notification whenever it leaves the house so you can make sure your furry friend doesn’t run away.
• Sadly, your pet can’t always properly communicate to you whenever they’re hungry. SmartThings can alert you when it is time to feed your pets.

Convenience

• You can pretty much get SmartThings to react to everything you do in your daily routine.
• You can program your tea kettle or coffee maker to heat up for you whenever you get home for work.
• Everyone has lost their keys at some point in their life. Luckily, the SmartThings app can unlock your door every time you approach it, so you won’t have to bother fondling for your keys.
• No need to queue up your stereo whenever you get home from work. Automatically set your SmartThings app to start playing your favorite jams whenever you step in the door.

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