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Retrofitting a 1950s Home with Smart Technology

A practical guide to adding smart home tech to older homes, covering no-neutral wiring, plaster walls, and room-by-room strategies.

Lutron Caseta: Why Electricians Keep Recommending It

An honest review of the Lutron Caseta smart lighting ecosystem and why it remains the go-to recommendation from professional electricians.

Best Ring Alternatives: Doorbell Cameras Without a Subscription

Does a Smart Home Actually Increase Your Property Value?

We dig into real data on whether smart home tech increases property value, and which devices buyers actually care about.

The Best Smart Home Devices Under $25 in 2023

You don't need to spend a fortune to start a smart home. These devices all cost under $25 and actually deliver.

Why Your Smart Bulbs Keep Disconnecting (And How to Fix It)

Smart Home Wiring: What to Run During a Renovation

Renovating? Here's exactly what wiring to install now for a future-proof smart home, room by room.

Apple HomePod 2nd Generation: A Genuine Step Forward or More of the Same?

Apple's $299 HomePod 2nd gen brings room sensing, temperature sensors, and Sound Recognition — but Siri is still the weak link.

Best Smart Lights for 2023: Top Picks for Every Room and Budget