My Android Phone Detected an AirTag Moving With Me—Could It Still Be Nearby?
My Galaxy phone gave me a delayed alert saying it detected an AirTag around 11:20 in the morning. The map shows a route through the middle of the…
IoT Devices
My Galaxy phone detected an AirTag following my route—what should I check?
My Galaxy phone gave me a delayed alert saying an unknown AirTag was detected around 11:20 in the morning. The map shows a trail along the road for…
Apple Watch SE Becomes Unusable When a Child Turns 13 Without Another Apple Device
I bought an Apple Watch SE because it was presented as a standalone, parent-managed device for children who do not have their own iPhone. I can manage my…
What’s the Most Practical Time-Series Database for a Small IIoT SaaS?
I'm building a proof of concept for an industrial IoT remote-monitoring SaaS. Devices publish telemetry over MQTT, and I need a place to store the resulting time-series data.…
What wireless GPS tracker can be hidden in a plant pot without alerting the thief?
I'm a student who recently rented a house and planted two yucca cuttings in pots outside. Unfortunately, someone stole one while I was away. I'm considering hiding a…
What’s a legal way to deter or recover stolen potted plants?
I recently rented my first house and planted two yucca cuttings in pots outside. One was stolen while I was at work, so I'm looking for a way…
How Can I Locate My Business’s IP Cameras and Recover Footage?
I have several IP cameras installed at my business and need to access recorded footage, but I cannot currently reach the system. The cameras receive power from a…
Can I control my Petoneer Bluetooth feeders while away from home?
I have two Petoneer RFID feeders, but the mobile app only connects to them over Bluetooth. I'd like to check or control the feeders when I'm away from…
How Can I Check Whether a Car Has a GPS Tracker?
My girlfriend drives a Camaro ZL1. After leaving a store, she noticed a vehicle parked diagonally nearby. As soon as she got into her car, that vehicle started…
How Can I Check a Car for a GPS Tracker?
My girlfriend drives a Camaro ZL1 and recently noticed a vehicle parked diagonally across from her outside a store. As soon as she got into her car, the…
What’s a reliable way to monitor server-room temperature, humidity, and AC leaks?
I'm looking for recommendations for environmental monitoring in a server room. I currently use a Room Alert 3S, and it has been very reliable for temperature and humidity.…
Does detecting someone else’s AirTag use my mobile data?
My understanding is that iPhones can anonymously detect nearby AirTags and help report their approximate locations to Apple, so the owners can find them. When my phone does…
Did My Roku Hear What I Said, or Was the On-Screen Trivia Just a Coincidence?
My old Roku stopped working, so I bought a new one a couple of months ago. While watching Pluribus on Apple TV, I joked to my aunt that…
How can I stop a neighbor’s TCL air conditioner from appearing as connected to my laptop?
A nearby TCL air conditioner keeps appearing in my laptop's Bluetooth tray as connected, even though I never paired it. Its advertised name is `tcl_AC_t*ap_08CWD`, and I suspect…
How can I stop an unknown TCL air conditioner from appearing as connected over Bluetooth?
A nearby TCL air conditioner keeps appearing as connected to my Windows laptop, even though I never paired it. Its Bluetooth name is `tcl_AC_t*ap_08CWD`. I already made sure…
Is There a Minimal Device That Can Run Google Wallet Without a Smartphone?
I'm planning to stop using a smartphone within the next six months, but I'd still like to keep using Google Wallet for contactless payments. Is there a simple…
Is There a Standalone Device That Only Handles Google Wallet?
I'm planning to stop using a smartphone within the next six months, but I'd still like to keep using Google Wallet for contactless payments. Is there a simple…
Does an Offline, Customizable Voice Assistant for Disability Support Exist?
I'm looking for a standalone voice assistant designed around accessibility rather than cloud services. Ideally, it would work without sending data to the internet, would not require a…
Does an Offline, Voice-Controlled “Dumb Alexa” Exist for Accessibility?
I'm looking for an accessibility-focused voice assistant that works mostly or entirely offline and doesn't rely on a phone as its main device. Ideally, it would have a…
How should IT handle an IoT project that bypassed network and security planning?
Operations has purchased and started deploying an IoT-based energy monitoring system across a large factory without involving IT. The project apparently has no agreed design for device connectivity,…