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Stop buying these smart home devices—they’re the worst money you’ll spend this year Alexa Apple HomeKit & Apple HomePod automation Google Home Home Assistant Smart Home Technology Stop buying these smart home devices—they’re the worst money you’ll spend this year Adam Davidson April 19, 2026 Not so smart tech. Read More Read more about Stop buying these smart home devices—they’re the worst money you’ll spend this year
This open-source smart home system is slowly overtaking Alexa and Google Home Alexa automation Google Home Home Assistant Smart Home Technology This open-source smart home system is slowly overtaking Alexa and Google Home Adam Davidson April 17, 2026 A smart home that respects your privacy. Read More Read more about This open-source smart home system is slowly overtaking Alexa and Google Home
My smart thermostat’s placement was wasting energy—here’s the $9 fix that worked instantly Alexa automation Google Home Home Assistant Smart Home Technology My smart thermostat’s placement was wasting energy—here’s the $9 fix that worked instantly Adam Davidson April 15, 2026 Stop heating the wrong room. Read More Read more about My smart thermostat’s placement was wasting energy—here’s the $9 fix that worked instantly