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The coronavirus pandemic, a worldwide situation that has halted the Global Economy and changed the way we live. These are different times and signs of change are blatantly obvious as you drive through cities and small towns alike. I have been fascinated with learning about local businesses and how they can empower themselves with the internet. There is no better time to make the transition than right now. I spend a few minutes summing up my thoughts about the crisis and how I think local businesses should empower themselves for the future.Follow me on the Socials and get Automated updates:FacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestTikTokListen on SpotifyYouTube

We all have passwords. But where do they go? What happens when a password becomes vulnerable. How many Passwords do you need? I'm starting the digital hygiene conversation with passwords. These simple character combos entrust much more than access to an account. It's access to your entire digital footprint and sometimes even the image of yourself. Let me know of some crazy password/account recovery stories you have.**Learn more about SmartHome products on my Awesome list of compatibility. Check it out here: bit.ly/CodysListFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestTikTokYouTubehttp://automatedblogcast.comGet $50 off of your Tovala Oven and streamline your kitchen activities. Use the code: ZPDAKDF2 https://my.tovala.com/referral/ZPDAKDF2If you’re willing, send this to a friend and leave a review, It’s greatly appreciated.

Ring is a huge company, sort of a leader in the evolution of the doorbell. Owned by Amazon, Designed in California, and Made in China, Ring is sweeping the nation with their products and making an attempt to earn a spot on every doorstep in America. Caught up in a bit of a hot mess, Ring finds themselves in front off a huge challenge that any company faces when first starting. Trying to earn and keep the trust of their customer-base. Listen to me with my own thoughts about Ring and their relationship with law enforcement and consumers.Learn more about Ring and other compatible products on my Awesome list of compatibility. Check it out here: bit.ly/CodysListFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestTikTokYouTubehttp://automatedblogcast.comIf you’re willing, send this to a friend and leave a review, It’s greatly appreciated.

After some research I have to share with you what I think these wizards are up to. Apple, Amazon, Google, and Facebook 4 of the most notable brands/companies that we see on the tech we use, but what are these 4 really up to? They hold the most weight in the Tech conversation and thats why I decided to breakdown what I think about the core of "big tech".FacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestTikTokYouTubehttp://automatedblogcast.comIf you’re willing, send this to a friend and leave a review, It’s greatly appreciated.

VIDEO AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE w/ additional contentI sat down and unboxed both of the Kasa Smartbulbs. I connected them to the Kasa Smart app and had great success gaining control and seeing how they worked. One of these bulbs presented a situation I wasn't expecting. I give my opinion on the situation and how I decided to react.FacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestTikTokYouTubehttp://automatedblogcast.comIf you’re willing, send this to a friend and leave a review, It’s greatly appreciated.

Technology can easily leave the human behind. In fact, the Human Element would be a robots least favorite thing if it had an opinion. I list off a few details about a list that I'm working on about SmartHome Compatibility. Not only should these devices be designed to work with each other, but are they designed to work with humans? I get into a few of these details and set the platform for a bigger conversation that will last longer than this episode.FacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestTikTokYouTubehttp://automatedblogcast.comIf you’re willing, send this to a friend and leave. review. It’s greatly appreciated.

I share the first 5 products that come to mind when it comes to getting starting with your smart house. Make your own choices, but I picked my favorite smart plug, bulb, thermostat, home speaker, and Control Hub. I don't spew too much detail (saving that for dedicated product episodes) but I make my case on why each of these are important to me, why I like them, and how I use them.You can find more information about this episode on automatedblogcast.com. Where you can find links to learn more details about these products and even the opportunity to purchase your very own.Social LinksFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestTikTokYouTubehttp://automatedblogcast.comLike and Share

I have a new found passion for sharing information that can make human lives better than they were the day before. In this episode I get into the core of why you would actually want to buy a bunch of plastic tech toys/tools and network them all together. Ultimately it comes down to building a home that builds you. I talk about a few cool routines and the possibilities that we set ourselves up for by building a next level home. Don’t buy smarthome products to make you happy. Build a smart house that builds you into a better person and then be happier!TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTube

I break down 7 of the most notable things I didn't like about SmartHome technology. Of course we dance around creative ways to be optimistic about the situation. Listen to the full episode to see what I think about location based triggers, internet connectivity, wiring switches, welcoming new users, company partnerships, and #BigTech.

I gave my best shot at explaining what’s happening with the Internet of Things. This isn’t too much detail but just enough to get what’s going on. This is some good information that might cut some curiosity when it comes to the exchange of information between these devices.NOTE: I referenced the Google and Nest relationship and mentioned that google purchased Nest “a little over a year ago”. Google actually announced their acquisition in 2014, however Nest wasn’t rebranded as Google Nest until just over a year ago.No purchase links yet

In this episode I’ll walk us through the products that make up both sides of the smart home market. The control side and the Action side. which of the main control companies will you partner with your action devices? I introduce a five part series that will guide you through the process of picking the best products for you.At the end of the 5 part series (before Christmas) we’ll get specific about what my favorite products are and how you can buy them.Thanks for listening.