A break-in made my boomer dad embrace the smart home life

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority I’ve previously explained why I resist getting smart home hardware, but I did clarify that I think security is the exception. Keeping your home protected is one area where the smart home revolution has been a game-changer, and it turns out that my dad worked that out before me. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree because my dad didn’t have any smart home gadgets either — until recently. While it was a scary incident that compelled him to upgrade, it’s safe to say that he’s officially a convert. Before I continue, I want to make it clear that my parents aren’t technophobes. While they might move as slowly as most baby boomers in terms of keeping up with tech, and they have little social media footprint, they’re adept enough with the basics that life in 2025 requires, such as email and Zoom. But my old man loves gizmos as much as the next dad, and now he owns more smart home devices than I do. If your parents are reluctant to harness the power ... Read full article.