Just because you’re leaving home doesn’t mean you can’t take smart home tech with you. Whether you’re camping, road tripping in an RV, or staying in a hotel, you can bring some of your smarthome tech with you.
Put Google or Alexa in Your Vehicle
Just because you aren’t home doesn’t mean you can’t have your favorite voice assistant. Some cars manufacturers are baking Google Assistant and Alexa into the infotainment system, but even if you’re in an older car, you still have options.
Anker makes both an Alexa and Google version of its Roav product. The Roav looks like a standard car charger, but it syncs with your phone and your vehicle’s speakers to give you a voice assistant on the go. You’ll need a data signal from your phone for the devices to work of course.
Amazon did announce the Echo Auto, but it’s invitation only right now, so third-party options are the only viable choice currently.
Or if you’re using a hotspot, you could take your Echo Dot or Google Home mini with you. Some hotels are starting to include Echo devices in guest rooms as well.
Determine Your Internet Options
Many smarthome gadgets require the internet to work. Your video doorbell, cameras, Wi-Fi devices, all need some network access to enable all the features they provide.
So as a first step, determine what your internet access is going to be. If you’re tent camping, you may not have convenient internet access; or if you do it may be slow. But if you’re staying in a hotel, or you have a mobile hotspot with good reception, then you have more options to consider.
Keep in mind that most hotels have a guest login page, which can prevent Google home and other smart devices from reaching the internet. If you have an Amazon Echo, there’s a process for working with web browser sign-in pages. But for everything else, you may want to consider a travel router.
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