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Smart Home tech has gone from niche to mainstream in a hurry, and now it's tough to have a home without some sort of internet-connected device. You'll find everything you need to know about Smart Home tech right here.

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These portable light bars from WiZ are a great way to add dynamic lighting to your space.

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This router is the real deal.

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Let the sunshine in.

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Take charge of your garage.

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Apple can't prevent me from bending HomeKit's rules to my will.

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This connected pizza oven is ultra-simple to use.

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Free smart home ecosystems aren't quite as good value as they first seem.

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Finish your room with this easy to set up and use vertical smart light.

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The smart home isn't just for Dad.

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It's easpecially good if you want to do more than just running Home Assistant.

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Home Assistant is right at home on Apple's smallest, cheapest, and most energy-efficient Mac.

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Your self-hosted smart home just got a bit better.

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It's the ideal device for running your smart home software.

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You can get an Amazon Echo Hub for a great price if you're a Prime member.

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