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These days, smart home tech has succeeded in making lives easier than ever. However, as a renter, it can sometimes feel like home automation is out of your reach. Between being subject to rules that limit your ability to make changes to the property, to the probability that any service contracts will likely outlast your ...
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Each year, CES Unveiled feels a bit like a speed-dating session. In one large convention room, some 200 exhibitors line the aisles for a media-only preview, as more than 1,000 journalists and other members of the press go more or less booth-by-booth for a pre-show glimpse at what’s new. If this year’s event is anything ...
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Smart devices are growing in popularity because of their convenience. The ability to monitor your home while away is a draw for a lot of people, especially because of the ways smart home tech can grant you peace of mind while on vacation. Smart devices can even help keep your house clean! However, home automation ...
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Best Smart Locks
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Everything You Need to Know About Home Automation
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