Smart Plugs Explained: 12 Useful Things to Automate
How smart plugs work, what they can and can't safely control, and 12 practical automations for lamps, fans, chargers, coffee makers and standby power.
Routines & Savings
Starter automations and honest math on what smart plugs and thermostats save.
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10 Starter Smart-Home Routines: Morning, Away, Bedtime and Vacation
Ten simple smart-home routines that beginners actually keep using, what devices each needs, and how to set them up in Alexa, Google Home or Apple Home.
Does a Smart Thermostat Actually Save Money?
What government data says about smart-thermostat savings, when they pay off and when they don't, wiring and lease checks, and how to estimate savings for your home.