EPISODE · May 30, 2026 · 7 MIN
Why Your Smart Home Might Be Making You Sick
from Smart Home with Fexingo: IoT Devices, Home Automation, and Connected Living · host Fexingo
Episode 21 of Smart Home with Fexingo explores how smart home devices might be affecting indoor air quality and your health. Lucas and Luna discuss a study from 2024 showing that certain IoT sensors can emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) when heated over time. They look at specific cases like smart thermostats glued with flame-retardant adhesives and cheap plastic smart plugs releasing benzene-like compounds. The hosts offer practical steps to minimize exposure, like placing devices away from air vents and choosing metal-encased models. They also touch on the broader question: are we trading convenience for air quality? #IndoorAirQuality #SmartHomeHealth #VOCs #IoT #SmartDevices #AirPurifiers #SmartThermostats #PlasticOffgassing #Benzene #FlameRetardants #HomeAutomation #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #SmartHomeWithFexingo #LucasAndLuna #AirQualityStudy #HealthyHome Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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