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Technical Guruji: Of video calls & setting up your living room

What is the easiest option for video calls for your parents and the smart furniture you need for your living room

Published on: Jul 1, 2022, 22:10:30 IST
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Tech for parents

Easy video calling apps and living room set-ups
Easy video calling apps and living room set-ups

What’s the easiest video calling technology my non tech-savvy parents should opt for to stay in touch?

—Vikram, Via Instagram

A basic WhatsApp call works best. It’s Android, which your parents will already be familiar with—and if not, can be introduced to. It’s easier to get a hang of, and they can switch between video and audio options as well. If you want a better-performing service, then Google Duo is a great option. It’s easy to use—you just have to tap to make or end a call.

Smart living

What useful smart gadgets can I install in the living room of my new place?

—Moksha, Via Instagram

The basics for a new space that’s a living room is to get smart lights, smart speakers and a digital home assistant like Alexa or Google Home. Then, you can also add some motion sensors, security camera and smart furniture options like tables with integrated speakers or refrigerators etc.

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From HT Brunch, July 2, 2022

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