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In part 2 of our discussion with Charles Cheevers, CTO of Arris, we continue to explore the benefits and challenges the new Wi-Fi technology, Wi-Fi6 is offering our new connected world.  Charles will expand on how this wireless frequency works and differs from previous versions.  We will also discuss on Wi-Fi6 is backward compatible with smart devices which work on either a 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless internet connection.  This is key because the last thing you need to do is replace all of your smart home devices to work with a new and more powerful wireless connection.  

You can also visit https://www.gearbrain.com/wi-fi-6-smart-home-2640381476.html to learn more about Wi-Fi6.  

In this GearBrain podcast, we review the new Galaxy Watch with our resident GearBrain tester, Zach Murov.  Zach takes us through what he likes about the new Samsung Galaxy Watch and how it works with the new Samsung Galaxy S10+ smartphone.  We explore the different ways you canuse the smart watch as well as get an inside look at what it felt like when you first leave your house with just your Galaxy Watch and no smartphone.  

If you are thinking of getting a smartwatch and have an Android device, listen in to our discussion.  We will help you learn on what you need to do to setup and operate your new Galaxy Watch which can also function as an extra smartphone or computer, depending on how you want to use your new Android smartwatch.

Also, visit GearBrain.com to learn more about the Galaxy Watch, Samsung Galaxy S10+ and other smartwatches and phones.

In part three of our discussion with Tom Brown of Flex, we explore trends in the smart home and digital health space.  Tom shares with us his insights on smart kitchens and "dead fronts", the type of smart appliances you will start to see in smart home kitchens.  We also discuss other key trends that will impact the way consumers build, operate and secure your smart homes in the near future.  Tune-in and listen.  We are sure you will learn something that will help you save money and live a new connected life.

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In Part Two of our discussion with Tom Brown of Flex on Smart Home and Digital health trends, Tom provides his insights on wearables and how these smart devices are changing the way we live today.  See how smart health gadgets with sensors will be used to monitor our aging population as well as integrated into the smart home.  We also discuss new devices which will be coming to market later this year.  In our next episode with Flex, we will explore the use of augmented and virtual reality in the smart home market.  

To learn more about smart home devices, health wearables, fitness trackers, AR and VR, subscribe to our channel or visit www.gearbrain.com. 

GearBrain sat down with Tom Brown of Flex International to discuss Smart Home Trends.  Flex is a leading provider of design and manufacturing company which helps companies transform their ideas into intelligent solutions worldwide. They have helped designed, developed and manufacturer many of the IoT devices and systems you use today.  Since Flex hears and sees many of the ideas of future products months before they hit the market, we thought it would be helpful to hear from them on what's the next big thing in IoT for consumers.  In Part One, Tom provides his insights on where the smart home market is heading and the type of devices we can expect to see later this year from leading manufacturers of smart connected devices.  He will provide his take on smart kitchens and other new gadgets which will turn your life into a connected one.  

In Part Two, Tom will offer his insights on digital health and wearables.  So don't forget to check that out next week.

In this podcast, GearBrain helps you learn the basics on securing your smart devices.  Whether its a smart lock, light, or any connected device on your home Wi-Fi network, we will assist you in learning what you need to do in order to secure the wireless signal and prevent hackers or unwanted guest from getting into your home, access to your privacy or data.  You can also visit GearBrain to learn more about security and IoT. 

In previous episodes of GearBrain's podcasts, we talked about ways to make your dorm room smart.  In this episode we discuss what smart devices are essential for students to have to make their dorm room smart.  We will give you our recommendations on the connected devices you should have in your dorm room and how to effectively use them.  We will also let you know which manufacturers make the best connected devices for your dorm room, such as Philips Hue smart lights, WeMo smart plugs and iRobot Roomba smart vacuums.  

You can also visit www.gearbrain.com to learn more about these devices and any other connected device which can help you live a more connected lifestyle.

When it comes to smart speakers, most people think of Google Home or Amazon Echo.  People forget Apple's Siri was one of the first voice platforms to hit the market but not through a speaker but your smartphone.  Today, Apple is selling their own smart speaker called Apple HomePod.  In this episode, GearBrain will talk about all the things you can do with a HomePod and compare it to the other smart speakers on the market.  We will also discuss how Apple's Siri voice platform stacks up to Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Microsoft's Cortana voice platforms.  You can visit www.gearbrain.com for more information on Apple HomePod, other smart speakers and information on how these new devices can change your life.

Are you thinking of getting a smart speaker assistant but not sure if Amazon Echo or Google Home is the one for you?  Do you want to know the difference between Google Home Mini and Amazon Echo Dot?  What's a smart speaker display?   And is there a difference between Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple's Siri and Microsoft Cortana?  If yes to any of these questions, you need to listen to this podcast. GearBrain will help you learn everything you need to know about these new smart devices and help you decide on which is the right one for your home or office.  We will talk about how these new voice platforms are also being embedded into non-smart devices, like a refrigerator or smoke detector, to make them smart.   You will learn how easy it is to setup and connect these smart speakers to your current connected devices.  

You can also visit www.gearbrain.com to learn more about smart speakers as well as other connected devices for your home, car, office and self (i.e. wearables).  Our mission is to help simplify IoT for consumers and provide information on the connectivity and compatibility of all these new connected devices.

Smart video doorbells are essential connected devices for today's smart home.  These devices can help you communicate with visitors when you are not home as well as alert you when unwanted guest might be lurking around your front door on on your front porch.  But, there are several things you need to know before you buy one for your house.  GearBrain will help you learn not only how these devices work but will offer advice on what you need to know before you buy.  There is nothing worse than buying a device and bringing it home to find it will not work with your current home wiring or connectivity.  We will solve this for you and make it easy to get the right video doorbell for your new smart home.  Also, feel free to visit GearBrain.com to learn more about smart video doorbells and other connected devices for your home, car, office or yourself (i.e. wearables like fitness trackers and smartwatches.)

In part 2 of GearBrain's how to create a smart dorm room, we explore smart vacuums and trackers.  Smart vacuums can be an effective way for college students to help keep their dorm room clean.   It works 24/7 and without the need of a human to operate.  We will help you learn everything you need to know about smart vacuums as well as trackers before you buy these devices.  We will discuss ways to use them and how they can make your dorm room smart with very little work.  

For more information on smart vacuums and trackers, visit www.gearbrain.com.  We have news, reviews and how-to articles to educate you on what you need to know to live a more connected lifestyle.

In this podcast, GearBrain will help provide insights on how best to use your Amazon Alexa enabled device.  Whether you have an Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Show, Echo Spot or a connected device with Amazon Alexa's voice platform embedded, this episode will discuss innovative and easy ways to use Amazon Alexa to help simplify your life.  GearBrain will also point out the challenges these devices present and offer solutions.  For more information on how to use Amazon Alexa enabled devices, you can visit www.gearbrain.com.  

In this episode, GearBrain will help you learn everything you need to know about smart plugs and their role in turning your dorm room into a smart dorm room.  We will discuss how you use them as a standalone connected device or as part of a home automation system, like a home security system.  You will learn about the different wireless connections these smart plugs work off and how you can control a variety of devices remotely using your smartphone.  

You can also visit GearBrain.com to learn more about smart plugs and other connected devices.

In Part 3 of GearBrain's How to Make a Smart Dorm Room, you will learn about smart lights.  We will help you understand how smart lights can be installed in your dorm room and talk about the ones you should consider buying.  GearBrain will also help you learn everything you need to know about smart lights, including how they connect with other smart home devices and hubs.

GearBrain has put together a series of podcasts to help you learn how to create a smart dorm room.  In this episode, we provide you with insight on the products we will explore which can take an ordinary dorm room and make it smart.  You can also visit GearBrain (http://bit.ly/2TJAm3k) to learn more about connected devices and systems which can help you live a more connected life.