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Home and Garden - Home Technology

Here you will learn some English words related to home technology such as "smart plug", "cable box", and "fire alarm".

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smart door lock

an electronic lock that can be locked and unlocked through various methods such as keyless entry, biometric verification, or remote control using a smartphone app

Ex: She unlocked the front door using her phone, thanks to the smart door lock installed at her home. 
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smart thermostat

a device that can be controlled remotely and programmed to automatically adjust the temperature of a home or building based on the user's preferences and behavior patterns

Ex: Installing a smart thermostat helped reduce energy costs by learning the household's schedule. 
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home assistant device

a smart electronic device that uses voice recognition and natural language processing to enable users to control their smart home devices, answer questions, and perform other tasks through voice commands

Ex: I use my home assistant device to turn off the lights when I leave the house. 
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smart plug

an electronic device that plugs into a wall outlet and allows you to control the power supply to another device that is plugged into it through a mobile app or voice assistant

Ex: I can control my lamp from anywhere with the smart plug connected to my phone. 
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smoke alarm

a device or alarm that starts beeping if it detects smoke or fire

Ex: The smoke alarm woke them up during the night, alerting them to a fire in the kitchen. 
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home theater system

a set of audio and visual equipment designed to provide an immersive movie theater experience in a private residence

Ex: A home theater system can turn your living room into the perfect spot for movie nights. 
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wireless speaker

a type of speaker that connects to audio sources without the need for cables or wires

Ex: I use a wireless speaker to listen to music while I’m cooking in the kitchen. 
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wi-fi router

a device that enables wireless communication between multiple devices and provides internet access

Ex: The Wi-Fi router in our living room provides fast internet access throughout the house. 
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video doorbell

a smart device that allows homeowners to see and communicate with visitors remotely via a mobile app, while also providing motion detection and other security features

Ex: She checked her phone after hearing the doorbell and saw a delivery driver on the video doorbell. 
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robot vacuum cleaner

a self-contained, programmable device that uses sensors and brushes to clean floors autonomously

Ex: I programmed my robot vacuum cleaner to clean the living room every morning. 
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smart outlet

an electrical outlet that can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app, voice command, or automated schedule

Ex: With a smart outlet, I can turn on the coffee maker from bed in the morning. 
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smart TV
smart TV
[noun]

an internet-connected television with built-in software for accessing online content and apps without external devices

Ex: With the smart TV, we can easily access YouTube and watch videos directly on the big screen. 
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gaming console

a specialized computer system designed for playing video games on a TV or other display screen

Ex: The gaming console allows you to play the latest video games on your television. 
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personal computer

a compact electronic device designed for individual use, capable of performing various tasks such as word processing, internet browsing, and multimedia applications

Ex: The PC on his desk is equipped with a high-performance processor and ample storage for his work tasks. 
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sound system

a piece of equipment used for playing recorded music, making a live performance, or turning up sound through speakers

Ex: They set up a sound system in the park for the outdoor concert. 
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remote control

a small device that lets you control electrical or electronic devices like TVs from a distance

Ex: He pressed the button on the remote control to pause the movie. 
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cable box
cable box
[noun]

a device provided by a cable TV provider that receives cable signals and delivers TV programming to a connected television set

Ex: The cable box allows us to watch all of our favorite TV channels. 
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streaming device

a device that enables the streaming of digital media, such as movies, TV shows, and music, from online platforms directly to a television or other display

Ex: I bought a streaming device so I can watch my favorite shows without cable. 
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DVD player

a device that plays content such as movies or shows from flat discs called DVDs on your TV or other display

Ex: He turned on the DVD player and inserted the disc to start the movie. 
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stereo system

an audio setup with two or more speakers and an amplifier, designed for music or entertainment sound

Ex: She turned on her stereo system to fill the room with music. 
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smart smoke alarm

a device that uses advanced technology to detect smoke and fire and send alerts to the homeowner's smartphone or other smart devices

Ex: The smart smoke alarm sent me an alert when it detected smoke in the kitchen. 
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burglar alarm

an electronic security device that, when activated, emits a loud noise to deter and alert about unauthorized entry into a house, building, or other premises

Ex: The burglar alarm went off, scaring away the intruders. 
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fire alarm

a device that gives warning of a fire, by making a loud noise

Ex: The fire alarm rang loudly, causing everyone in the building to exit quickly. 
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intercom system

a communication system that allows people in different parts of a plane, office, etc. to speak to each other

Ex: The office installed an intercom system so employees could communicate with each other easily across different rooms. 
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carbon monoxide detector

an electronic device that detects the presence of carbon monoxide gas and sounds an alarm to alert occupants in case of high levels of the gas, which is poisonous and can be lethal

Ex: The carbon monoxide detector went off in the middle of the night, alerting us to a potential danger. 
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motion detector

a device that detects the presence of movement within a specific area and can trigger an alarm or other action as a result

Ex: The motion detector in the hallway turned on the lights as soon as I walked past. 
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smart home hub

a central device that connects and controls multiple smart home devices and allows them to work together seamlessly

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television

an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

Ex: She watched her favorite show on the TV last night. 
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