'Radiation' sounds ominous. We explore what radiation smart home gadgets emit, and whether you should be concerned.
Radiation sounds like an alarming word, and when paired with your favorite smart home devices, which are present in growing numbers in homes around the U.S., it's logical to wonder if there are any health risks that may arise from devices like your Nest thermostat, Ring doorbell, or even your beloved Echo Dot. Let’s explore what radiation smart home gadgets emit, whether they should be considered a perilous health risk, and what measures we can take to limit our exposure.
Our favorite WiFi-enabled devices emit low-energy radiation, including our prized gadgets that we stash around our home. Dr. Nikola Djordjevic from MedAlertHelp.org notes that RF radiation is a type of non-ionizing radiation, which means it doesn't have the power to break chemical bonds, damage DNA, or directly increase the risk of developing cancer.
The health safety of smart home gadgets We're probably A-OK in this department, explains Dr. Evan Sengbusch, president of Phoenix LLC, a nuclear laboratory in Madison, Wisconsin. “Most consumer devices undergo rigorous testing to ensure that any radiation they emit is non-ionizing and thus does not pose a risk for DNA damage or a human health hazard,” he shares.
“Until we have definitive proof that WiFi radiation is fine for us, you should take certain precautions when it comes to the way you interact with smart home devices,” says Dr. Djordjevic. He suggests eliminating RF radiation-emitting devices completely from your bedroom, and limiting their use in your workspace as much as possible—just to be on the safe side, as these are the places you where you spend two-thirds of your day.
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