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PSA: You Might Be Eligible for a Free Smart Thermostat

Did you know? Many power companies hand out smart thermostats for free.

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How Much Money Will Unplugging My TV and Accessories Save?

Here's how much power and money your TV and home theater are wasting when you're not using them.

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5 Smart Home Features You Should Use While On Vacation

When you go on vacation, put your smart home to work.

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9 Common Energy Vampires Running Up Your Electric Bill

All around your home, there are devices burning up energy around the clock.

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The Philips Hue App is Getting New Features

If you want to get a smart bulb, the Philips Hue lineup is among the best out there, and with good reason.

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6 Inexpensive Ways to Cool Your Home This Summer

From supercooling to swamp coolers, we cover tips and tricks big and small.

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Cut Your Summer Electric Bill by Supercooling Your Home

It sounds like the start of a science experiment, but supercooling is a simple way to save on AC costs.

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Should You Turn Your Water Heater Off While On Vacation?

Skip turning it off and do this instead.

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You Can Convert Coax Lines to Ethernet With MoCA Adapters

It's a quite useful but underused trick. Here's how to run Ethernet over your home's coaxial TV lines.

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How Are Smart Blinds Powered?

From wall plugs to solar panels, there are a surprising number of ways to power smart blinds.

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Will a Smart Thermostat Actually Save You Money?

Smart thermostats make saving money auto-magic.

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TP-Link Has a New Outdoor Security Camera

Keep up the monitoring, even in the darkest nights.

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10 Smart Thermostat Features You Should Be Using

Your smart thermostat becomes so much smarter when you take a moment to customize the settings.

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How Long Do Video Doorbells Last?

How long can you keep using a video doorbell before it's unsafe?

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Amazon Reveals New "Echo Pop" and Updated Smart Displays

It looks like someone chopped an Echo Dot in half.

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I'm Done Waiting for Matter's Smart Home Standard to Matter

In the end, it doesn't even Matter.

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How to Read Text Messages Out Loud With Android

Want your Android phone to read your texts out loud?

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Peloton Is Recalling 2 Million Bikes Due to Injuries

Peloton will send you a replacement seat if you're affected.

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