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129 votes
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How can I stop Alexa from ordering things if it hears a voice on TV?

28 votes
4 answers
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How can I check if my IoT devices are infected with the Mirai worm?

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7 answers
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Could a blockchain really prevent malware in the Internet of Things?

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7 answers
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Why doesn't the Amazon Echo respond to advertisements or reports about Alexa?

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2 answers
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Can Mosquitto support multiple brokers?

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Is there any advantage in encrypting sensor data that is not private?

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Can Alexa ever speak without being prompted?

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Is my Samsung Smart TV vulnerable to the "weeping angel" attack?

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Is the Amazon Echo 'always listening' and sending data to the cloud?

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Can triggers be chained with IFTTT?

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Is Wi-Fi HaLow unsuitable for IoT applications because it operates in unlicensed frequencies?

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Why do I need hubs for some devices when automating my home?

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Why do most smart assistants offer little, if any, customisation of the wake word?

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1 answer
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Will alarms set on one Amazon Echo be shared with all other devices in the same home?

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Should I use Mosquitto's web sockets or connect clients directly?

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1 answer
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Is it possible to run and train a neural network on an 8-bit microcontroller?

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Why are mesh networks used more frequently for IoT networks?

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726 views

Does XMPP have a large overhead for IoT devices sending short, frequent messages?

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What, exactly, makes SPECK and SIMON particularly suitable for IoT devices?

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How can I stop my Philips Hue bulbs resetting to full brightness after a power cut?

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1 answer
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How can I determine TV 'white space' frequencies for use with Weightless-W?

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1 answer
577 views

What makes Ubuntu Core's "Snaps" better than normal packages for IoT devices?

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447 views

Why does Docker reduce power usage on an Internet of Things device in this benchmark?

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1 answer
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How can I boot an Xbox One remotely using Amazon Alexa?

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3 answers
98k views

How do I force my Amazon Echo to update to the latest version?

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1 answer
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Can a Mosquitto MQTT client forcibly disconnect another?

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1 answer
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Does the Google Home have any protection against TV advertisements triggering it?

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2k views

Why was the Internet-connected My Friend Cayla doll banned as a "hidden espionage device"?

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What happens if Mosquitto runs out of memory to store QoS 1/2 messages?

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Is there a way to preserve the MQTT QoS level until it reaches the client?