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What Are Smart Plugs? An Affordable Start to Home Automation
Smart plugs are a relatively simple piece of technology that allow you to turn power outlets on and off remotely with your phone.
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Get Your Own Cooking Assistant With Alexa in the Kitchen
Maybe you love cooking. Maybe you dread it. In any case, having Alexa in the kitchen can make it easier — or at least more tolerable. It's rare to hear someone say "your wish is my command," and actually mean it, and that's why virtual assistants like Amazon's Alexa seem simple
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What Is a Smart Home?
Smart home technology is transforming every part of the home, and the ultimate promise of this technology is that it will be able to adapt to different lifestyles and usage habits, automatically making adjustments that save money, time and energy.
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What Is Home Automation?
Appliances that can do their job without human intervention make routines easier. Home automation promises to give back your most priceless resource: time.