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And why would you want one?

In this episode of the Property Smart show, we’re taking a high-level view of what Accessory Dwelling Units are and why people are more interested than ever in adding one to their property.

My Home is My _____________

In the Age of COVID, our homes are our schools, gyms, offices, podcasting studios….and more. Adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit to your property is more appealing than ever.

But what do you want/need from your property that an ADU can provide? How do you figure that out? And how do you pay for it???

Learn more about ADUs and DADUs in this episode of Property Smart.

Resources

* ADUs on Investopedia* ADUs in the City of Seattle* LA ADU Accelerator Program* ADUs in Portland* Financing ADUs* More about ADUs defined here and as investments here

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What makes a property “smart” in the Time of Coronavirus?

Well, it’s been a little while. As the smart home buzz of the holidays past and the gadget news died down, something else happened: COVID-19.

Here in the Seattle area, we were on the front edge of all this going down. While we (and everyone else) were trying to sort out which end was up, working from home while homeschooling our kids, we *ahem* took a little break from the podcast.

What’s Next

While we’ve been mucking our way through this COVID-19 quarantine situation, we have been thinking a lot about what makes a property smart, and how we can all use our homes a little smarter.

So while we aren’t ditching smart home, we are going to be talking a lot more about other aspects of property smarts going forward. You may here some discussion about adding a home office or extra living space to your backyard. Or different ways to use some tech you already have on-hand to enhance your #WFH experience.

More tips on #WFH

* Zoom blog* The Wirecutter* Using a Wyze security cam as a webcam* Facemasks and more from Wyze

#WFH Chuckles from SNL

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Samsung gets Unpacked, a new Zigbee hack, Amazon is crushing the smart speaker competition, and we finally get cracking on installing our Black Friday smart home shopping bonanza in this week’s episode.

In the News

* Samsung accidentally announces it smart speaker too early * Zigbee flaw can allow a hacker to access your network from up to 300 feet away with nothing more than a laptop * Amazon is CRUSHING the smart speaker competition* The “all-electric home” movement is picking up steam, according to the New York Times and Seattle Times. Plus, there’s this piece from Apartment Therapy.

Conversation

Why are hackers so interested in your indoor cameras? Plus, more about all-electric homes, our latest smart home additions (and how we’re going about installing them), how to win some smart home freebies from Property Smart, and more.

A Few More Bits

Here are some more articles we found interesting, but didn’t have room for in this week’s show:

* Smart speakers in the home does not equal sales* The guide to Eve on Homekit* 5 or more hidden smart devices for your home* Get stuff cheaper with these tips* Interacting with your Alexa – tips for a better experience...

What's the best smart home "holiday" you've never heard of? That's right! International Data Privacy Day! We dive into privacy and much more...

Sonos pulls the plug on support--and then walks it back, keeping your information offline with fog computing (yes, that's a thing), and our review of the Wyze Security Camera in this week's episode of the Property Smart Show.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…for tech geeks! Yes, CES 2020 has begun. Everyone is suing over security, oh-so fast-WiFi, and much more in this week’s Property Smart podcast.

In the News

* The first lawsuit has come after those Ring camera hacks* Kohler is cranking the smart bathroom to 11 * Seattle-based smart home camera-maker Wyze security breach leaves email addresses exposed* The largest 3D-printed building in the world is in Dubai

Conversation

Select bits of fun smart home stuff from CES 2020:

* Kohler cranks it to 11 in the bathroom* GE smart dimmer switches don’t require a neutral wire; good news for owners of older homes* Will the Yummly smart thermometer help you be a better cook?* Chill out (your wine) in a hurry with this smart chiller* Ring throws a hat into the…er…ring. When it comes to smart lighting, that is* Arlo gets aggressive with a big ol’ smart security camera and light*

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