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- 2.4GHz vs. 5GHz WiFi: Which Band Should Your Smart Devices Use?
If you’ve ever opened your router’s app and seen two nearly identical WiFi networks with “2.4G” and “5G” in the name, you’ve probably just picked… Read more: 2.4GHz vs. 5GHz WiFi: Which Band Should Your Smart Devices Use? - Smart Thermostat vs. Traditional Thermostat: Is the Energy Savings Real?
About 31% of US households now have a smart thermostat, and most bought one expecting lower energy bills. That’s the pitch on every product page:… Read more: Smart Thermostat vs. Traditional Thermostat: Is the Energy Savings Real? - Extension Cord vs. Power Strip vs. Surge Protector: What’s Actually Safe for Your Smart Home?
If you’ve ever grabbed whatever cord or strip was closest at hand to plug in a new smart speaker, router, or streaming box, you’re not… Read more: Extension Cord vs. Power Strip vs. Surge Protector: What’s Actually Safe for Your Smart Home? - WiFi Extender vs. Mesh System: Which One Fixes Your Dead Zones?
Dead zones are one of the most common complaints in any smart home — a hub that drops connection in the garage, a camera that… Read more: WiFi Extender vs. Mesh System: Which One Fixes Your Dead Zones? - Portable Power Station vs. Whole-House Generator: What Actually Keeps a Smart Home Running?
When the power goes out, you’ve got two very different ways to keep your smart home running: a portable power station you charge ahead of… Read more: Portable Power Station vs. Whole-House Generator: What Actually Keeps a Smart Home Running? - Smart Plugs vs. Smart Outlets: Which Should You Buy First?
If you’re just getting started with home automation, one of the first questions you’ll run into is simple: do you plug a smart plug into… Read more: Smart Plugs vs. Smart Outlets: Which Should You Buy First?