In smart apartments, is tenants’ privacy for rent? Internet-connected thermostats, locks, and other devices are popular, but also raise concerns about data security.
By Hiawatha Bray Globe Staff Updated February 11, 2020 When Jeffrey Kaye noticed the box full of electronics bolted to the wall of his Woburn apartment, he wasn’t pleased. When he found out what the box was for, Kaye was furious. The box was an electronic hub from a company called SmartRent, which installs popular “smart home” devices such as Internet-connected digital thermostats, door locks, and water leak detectors in rental apartments. Kaye claims the box was installed in his apartment without his permission, along with Internet-connected “smart locks.” ... https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/02/11/business/smart-apartments-is-tenants-privacy-rent/
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