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The best smart dimmer switches of 2025

Looking for the easiest path to smart lighting? Screw a smart bulb into a socket. Done! If you’re looking for something with more elegance and sophistication, however, you should replace the switches in your walls. Besides, the most common drawback of relying on smart bulbs with conventional switches is that someone inevitably turns the switch

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How to install a smart light switch or dimmer

There are as many varieties of smart light switches (and dimmers) as there are light bulbs, and while the prospect of upgrading your old dumb switch might seem daunting, they’re usually pretty simple to install. The job requires no special tools, apart from a screwdriver (an electric one is helpful) and perhaps a pair of

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10 killer smart home gadgets that were left for dead

Imagine if that refrigerator you bought just five years ago suddenly up and died—and not because of some technical glitch, but because the manufacturer deliberately reached out and deactivated it, permanently. You’d be furious, right? And you’d probably want a refund, too.  As wild as that scenario sounds for a major appliance like a refrigerator

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Can Upgrading to a Smart Home Increase Its Value?

During the CES 2025 in [Las Vegas](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Las-Vegas_NV), several new gadgets for making your home a “smart” one debuted to an abundance of fanfare. In fact, upgrading [appliances](https://www.realtor.com/guides/kitchen-remodeling-steps/a-primer-on-kitchen-appliances/) to “AI” models was a dominant topic during the conference. Several brands showcased new models featuring the emerging technology, including electronics powerhouses Samsung and Hisense. Samsung Electronics presented

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