Buying Guides
What to look for before spending your money: practical shopping guides for the crowded smart home market.
Guides to start with: choosing a smart bulb, CO2 monitors, smart CO detectors and no-drill smart locks. Starting from zero? Build a smart home on any budget.
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eufyCam S4 Without a Subscription: What Works and What Doesn’t
What the eufyCam S4 does if you never pay eufy another cent, what needs the HomeBase hub, and the one optional plan…
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Robot Vacuums You Can Still Buy After the US Ban
The FCC ban blocks new foreign-made robot vacuums, not the ones already approved. Here are the current models still worth buying, from…
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AEKE S1 Pro vs Tonal 2: What They Really Cost Over 3 Years
AEKE S1 Pro comes to about $4,799 over three years with no fees. Tonal 2 comes to about $7,243 once you add…
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Best CO2 Monitors for Accuracy and Automation
Many CO2 monitors do not contain a real CO2 sensor. Here is how the Aranet4 Home, SwitchBot, SONOFF and IKEA compare on…
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Multi-Room Audio Systems for Every Budget
Playing the same song across your entire house used to require a massive receiver and miles of speaker wire hidden inside your…
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Best Smart CO Detectors: Buying and Placement Guide
Carbon monoxide has no smell, no color, and no warning signs you can see or feel until it is already affecting you.…
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Build a Smart Home on Any Budget: 4 Easy Plans
Building a connected space does not require thousands of dollars or a degree in computer science. Anyone can transform a living space…
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Choosing the Perfect Smart Bulb For Your Home
Are you ready to dip your toes into smart home technology? A smart light bulb is a perfect place to start. You…
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No-Drill Smart Locks for Your Apartment
Keep Your Keys and Your Deposit Finding no-drill smart locks for your apartment is essential for protecting your security deposit. Adding smart…