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Living Room

 Carrier Cor 5C Thermostat
Big Ass Fans Haiku Ceiling Fan with SenseME
August Smart Lock HomeKit Enabled
$179.01
Lutron Serena Remote Controlled Shades

Kitchen

 June Intelligent Oven (2018)
Instant Pot Smart WiFi
$149.99
Amazon Echo Show Second Generation
$229.99
Samsung Family Hub Refrigerator
$3,399.00

Master Bedroom

 Sleep Number 360 Smart Bed
$5,798.00
Lenovo Smart Clock
$49.00
Amazon Echo Dot (third-generation)
$39.99
Lutron Caseta In-Wall Wireless Smart Lighting Kit
$164.88

Formal Dining

 Lutron Serena Remote Controlled Shades
Lutron Caseta In-Wall Wireless Smart Lighting Kit
$164.88
Big Ass Fans Haiku Ceiling Fan with SenseME
Apple HomePod
$284.99

Foyer

 Nest Hello
$149.99
Ecobee4 Smart Thermostat
$237.99
Philips Hue White Ambiance
$24.23
Lutron Caséta Wireless Lighting Starter Kit
$189.95

Garage

 Maximus Camera Floodlight
$227.01
Alottazs Labs Garageio
$129.00
Big Ass Light Shop LED
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Patio

 Traeger Timberline 850
$1,799.95
Big Ass Fans Haiku Ceiling Fan with SenseME
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The Benefits of Smart Home

The CNET Smart Home team breaks down how you can save time, save money, and stay safe with smart home technology.

Smart home tech that can save you time

From doing the chores for you to keeping your hands free for other tasks, these smart home gadgets are our favorites when it comes to putting time back into your day.

Smart home tech that can save you money

Investing in a more connected home could repay you in the long run. Here are some of the best examples.

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Yes, shopping for the best home security system can be a confusing headache. Fortunately, we've done a lot of the legwork for you.

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