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Plain-jane bulbs are so yesterday. Smart lights are in, not only because they're one of the easiest ways to enter the world of smart home tech, but also because they're one of the most affordable.

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Remember The Clapper? The plug-in staple may have made for a catchy jingle in the 1980s, but it could also be considered as a primitive ancestor of today's smart plug-- that is, if you can say ...

Smart plugs offer the convenience of a smart home without the cost of new connected devices. And pairing them with Apple's Shortcuts app opens up a world of automation possibilities. I've written for ...

Home automation is no longer a sci-fi fantasy of the future – it’s here now, and the good news is it’s practical, easy to use, and a bit smarter than you might expect. Whether you're looking for the ...

According to USwitch, an energy price cap rise in January 2026 will mean slightly higher costs for some UK households with electricity unit rates going up. This comes at a time when energy usage is ...

With only one day left until trick-or-treat night, there's still time to transform your home into a haunted house. CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is ...

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Small changes can add up. Here's how to set up automations to turn off TVs or lights at certain times, lower the thermostat when you leave the house, and more. I've written for various publications, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you are managing a large property with multiple rooms, a tiny house in the mountains, or an ordinary suburban home, it's likely smart ...