5 smart home gadgets I actually recommend, after years of testing

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As a smart home reviewer, I've tested dozens of smart devices. While many of these have flopped, I keep a list of favorites in my rotation. As such, I thoroughly recommend these devices to anyone looking to expand an existing smart home or start setting one up for the first time.

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A smart home setup can sound intimidating for beginners, but I can assure you that it's not as difficult as it seems -- you'd be surprised at how little is required to get your smart home started. As long as you have something that works as a centralized hub (like an Amazon Echo device, an Apple HomePod device, or a Google Home Speaker, for example), you can simply build upon...

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