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Home Assistant forms the backbone of my smart home and has been doing so for a solid year. To make the most of this powerful ...

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Talk from your wrist starting at just ₹1099. Gone are the days when premium features like Bluetooth calling were restricted to expensive smartwatches. We all want the convenience of managing calls and ...

My reviews this year have taken me from highly advanced smart lock retrofits to the latest home security and even smart fans to help keep the summer cool. But only a few filled niches so well that I'm ...

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