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I recently celebrated the tenth anniversary of my first smart home purchase. After buying my first set of smart bulbs, it was a matter of days before I set up my first smart home automation using ...

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Richard is the PC Hardware Lead at XDA and has been covering the technology industry for almost two decades. He's been building PCs since young, and when not creating content, you can often find him ...

You could have a home chock-full of the best smart home devices, but if you haven’t already set up some useful home automations, there’s a lot you’re missing out on. Google and Amazon have built-in ...

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Smart home automations have been touted as a way to save money. But exactly how does spending money on technology keep more dollars in your pocket? You're trying to cut costs, or are at least ...

If you would like to transform your house into a smart home you might be interested in a new video created by the Home Automation Guy YouTube channel providing plenty of advice to help you build the ...

Smart home technology no longer requires expensive appliances or a complicated setup. First-time buyers can start small with affordable gadgets that add smart functionality to everyday switches, ...