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Smart Doorbells for Renters (No Drilling Required)
Battery doorbells let renters add a video doorbell without drilling or an electrician. Here is how to choose one, and where the honest limits are.
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Smart Plugs: The Cheapest Way to Start a Smart Home
A smart plug is the cheapest, least disruptive way into home automation. Here is what matters, what to ignore, and which three plugs we would shortlist.
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Best Robot Vacuums for Pet Owners
Pet hair is the hardest test a robot vacuum faces. Here is what to look for, what to ignore, and the three models we would shortlist for a home with animals.
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Smart Lighting: Bulbs vs Strips vs Panels
Bulbs, strips and panels do three different jobs. Comparing them honestly, including what each one costs you in money, reliability and wall damage.
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Smart Doorbells for Renters (No Drilling Required)
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