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Smart Home Upgrades Under $100

Smart home doesn't have to mean rewiring anything. The cheapest upgrades are usually the ones you notice every single day.

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Smart Home Upgrades Under $100

Start with the things you touch constantly: entry lighting, the thermostat schedule and the front door.

Skip anything that requires a proprietary hub unless you're already committed to that ecosystem.

Automations beat voice control. A light that turns itself on at dusk is better than one you have to ask.

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