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Just like Wi-Fi-enabled lights and plugs and locks, smart thermostats give you the ability to automate an element of your home for increased convenience. In this case, it’s your temperature controls.

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One of my favorite smart home upgrades in recent years was a smart garage. Smart garages come in several forms, but they allow you to keep your existing garage door while enhancing it with new ...