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Zigbee vs Z-Wave in 2024: Does It Even Matter Anymore?

With Matter and Thread on the rise, is the Zigbee vs Z-Wave debate still relevant? Here is where each protocol stands in 2024.

Best Smart Speakers for 2024: Sound Quality Meets Smart Home Control

The Apartment Renter's Guide to Smart Home Automation

You don't need to own your home to automate it. Here's how to build a fully-featured smart home in a rental apartment without modifying anything.

Why Your Security Cameras Might Be Your Biggest Privacy Risk

Most smart security cameras send video to the cloud by default. Here is what that means for your privacy and what you can do about it.

Water Leak Sensors: The $30 Device That Can Save You Thousands

Water damage is the most common and costly homeowner insurance claim, but a simple smart sensor costing as little as $14 can alert you before a small drip becomes a catastrophic flood.

Best Wyze Alternatives: Budget Smart Home Without the Trade-Offs

Circadian Lighting Without Expensive Bulbs: A Practical Guide

How to set up circadian lighting that adjusts color temperature throughout the day, using affordable smart bulbs and free automation tools.

The Thermostat Nobody's Talking About: Ecobee Premium vs the Competition

The Ecobee Premium gets overshadowed by Nest, but after six months of use, I think it deserves more attention. Here is why.

Why Your Zigbee Devices Keep Dropping Off the Network