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Smart Home
There was a time when setting up a
smart home was a labor-intensive
endeavor. You had to know which
devices worked together, spend tedious
days getting everything to work just
right, then master complicated
software to control the whole
experience. That's right, you don't need to know
any codes or remember any complex
steps to reap the benets of a smart
home. Do you want to dim the lights
for movie night, listen to your favorite
album while cooking dinner or turn on
the lawn sprinklers without leaving the
couch? All you have to do is ask.
Things have changed. Nowadays,
smart homes are more sophisticated
than ever. You can set up your entire
home right from your smart phone,
and everything can be controlled by
your voice. At the center of a smart home is a voice
service like Amazon Alexa on the Echo,
Echo Dot or Echo Show, which allows
you to control more than 1,000 devices
using just your voice. You can connect
to as many or as few smart devices as
you want. Services like Alexa also let
you access the latest news and weather,
set reminders and even order dinner for
the night.
For a sample of what's possible
with a smart home, here are ve
devices that can lead you to a
whole new home experience!
Wemo Mini Smart Plug. This Wi-Fi-
enabled plug can transform almost
every appliance in your home into a
voice-enabled device. Plug your coffee
maker, lamp or fan into it, then simply
pair it with your voice service. With just
a simple command like "Alexa, start
the coffee," you'll soon smell the heavenly aromas of fresh-brewed java.
TP-Link Multicolor LED Bulb. There are light bulbs, and then there are smart bulbs. This LED bulb contains multiple colors, from warm reds to
cool blues, plus hundreds of other shades and tints that allow you to light your space according to the mood or occasion, all through a simple voice
command.