I began replacing the devices around my home, one by one, with all different kinds of open hardware, rather than the ...

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Today's home security devices are smart, easy to use and offer safety when aging in place -- these reasons will help you convince your relatives to adopt them.

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Amazon, Target and Walmart are all kicking off big sales this week. Each store is offering steep discounts on smart home technology, but those products don’t always lead to instant savings. Other WRAL ...

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Smart home technology adoption is especially prevalent among Gen Z and Millennials, according to the 2025 Homeowners Report.

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