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Smart-home technology has become much easier to use over the last few years, but compatibility has remained one of its biggest frustrations. A smart bulb might work perfectly with one platform but not another. A thermostat may require its own app. A sensor bought for one ecosystem may not communicate with devices from a different…

Smart lighting is often one of the first technologies people introduce when building a connected home. It is relatively easy to install, does not normally require major renovation work and can provide benefits almost immediately. Lights can be controlled remotely, scheduled automatically and adjusted according to the time of day, activity or occupancy of a…

Smart-home technology has moved far beyond novelty gadgets and voice-controlled lights. Today, it can be used to improve comfort, security, energy efficiency and everyday convenience without turning a home into something that feels overly complicated. A smart home is simply a property where connected devices can communicate with each other, respond to instructions and, in…