{"id":11871,"date":"2020-04-29T20:59:34","date_gmt":"2020-04-29T20:59:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/?p=11871"},"modified":"2020-04-30T18:19:28","modified_gmt":"2020-04-30T18:19:28","slug":"best-smart-home-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/best-smart-home-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten Best Smart Home Devices for Automation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sharing-box fusion-sharing-box-1 boxed-icons\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;margin-top:60px;\" data-title=\"Ten Best Smart Home Devices for Automation\" data-description=\"From security systems to intelligent wall ovens, smart home systems are changing the way we live. Let Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate\u00ae offer you a guide to the best smart home devices available.\" data-link=\"https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/best-smart-home-systems\/\" data-image=\"https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1163300440-scaled.jpg\"><h4 class=\"tagline\" style=\"color:#333333;\">Share this article: <\/h4><div class=\"fusion-social-networks sharingbox-shortcode-icon-wrapper sharingbox-shortcode-icon-wrapper-1 boxed-icons\"><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbhgrecollection.com%2Fblog%2Fbest-smart-home-systems%2F&amp;t=Ten%20Best%20Smart%20Home%20Devices%20for%20Automation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" title=\"Facebook\" aria-label=\"Facebook\" data-placement=\"top\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-title=\"Facebook\"><i class=\"fusion-social-network-icon fusion-tooltip fusion-facebook awb-icon-facebook\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#82c341;border-color:#82c341;border-radius:17px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Ten%20Best%20Smart%20Home%20Devices%20for%20Automation&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fbhgrecollection.com%2Fblog%2Fbest-smart-home-systems%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Twitter\" aria-label=\"Twitter\" data-placement=\"top\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-title=\"Twitter\"><i class=\"fusion-social-network-icon fusion-tooltip fusion-twitter awb-icon-twitter\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#82c341;border-color:#82c341;border-radius:17px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fbhgrecollection.com%2Fblog%2Fbest-smart-home-systems%2F&amp;title=Ten%20Best%20Smart%20Home%20Devices%20for%20Automation&amp;summary=From%20security%20systems%20to%20intelligent%20wall%20ovens%2C%20smart%20home%20systems%20are%20changing%20the%20way%20we%20live.%20Let%20Better%20Homes%20and%20Gardens%20Real%20Estate%C2%AE%20offer%20you%20a%20guide%20to%20the%20best%20smart%20home%20devices%20available.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"LinkedIn\" aria-label=\"LinkedIn\" data-placement=\"top\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-title=\"LinkedIn\"><i class=\"fusion-social-network-icon fusion-tooltip fusion-linkedin awb-icon-linkedin\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#82c341;border-color:#82c341;border-radius:17px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbhgrecollection.com%2Fblog%2Fbest-smart-home-systems%2F&amp;description=From%20security%20systems%20to%20intelligent%20wall%20ovens%2C%20smart%20home%20systems%20are%20changing%20the%20way%20we%20live.%20Let%20Better%20Homes%20and%20Gardens%20Real%20Estate%C2%AE%20offer%20you%20a%20guide%20to%20the%20best%20smart%20home%20devices%20available.&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fbhgrecollection.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F04%2Fshutterstock_1163300440-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Pinterest\" aria-label=\"Pinterest\" data-placement=\"top\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-title=\"Pinterest\"><i class=\"fusion-social-network-icon fusion-tooltip fusion-pinterest awb-icon-pinterest\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#82c341;border-color:#82c341;border-radius:17px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><span><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Ten%20Best%20Smart%20Home%20Devices%20for%20Automation&amp;body=https%3A%2F%2Fbhgrecollection.com%2Fblog%2Fbest-smart-home-systems%2F\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Email\" aria-label=\"Email\" data-placement=\"top\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-title=\"Email\"><i class=\"fusion-social-network-icon fusion-tooltip fusion-mail awb-icon-mail\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#82c341;border-color:#82c341;border-radius:17px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-sharing-box-1 h4{margin-bottom:0 !important;}.fusion-sharing-box-1{flex-direction:row !important;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px){.fusion-sharing-box-1 h4{margin-right:0.5em !important;margin-bottom:0 !important;}.sharingbox-shortcode-icon-wrapper-1{width:auto !important;justify-content:flex-end !important;}.fusion-sharing-box-1{align-items:center !important;} }@media only screen and (max-width:640px){.fusion-sharing-box-1{flex-direction:row !important;align-items:center !important;}.fusion-sharing-box-1 h4{margin-right:0.5em !important;margin-bottom:0 !important;}.sharingbox-shortcode-icon-wrapper-1{width:auto !important;justify-content:space-between !important;} }<\/style><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> automation promises to revolutionize the way we live. It brings with it a world of promise as you begin to network your appliances and new <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">devices<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You\u2019ll love having control over everything in your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, from exterior lights to your oven. A touch of your finger to your smartphone or the sound of your voice can set all of this in motion, provided you are comfortable with the security of your systems and have a strong Wi-Fi connection. If you want to bring automation into your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, read on for our list of the ten <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smart home devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" title=\"shutterstock_1168788433\" src=\"https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1168788433-scaled.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-11921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1168788433-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1168788433-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1168788433-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1168788433-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1168788433-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1168788433-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><b>Amazon\u2019s Echo and Google <\/b><b>Home<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voice assistants, like Amazon\u2019s Echo, are getting rave reviews across the board. These <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">devices<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are easy to use, simple to connect and surpass the initial \u201cfun new <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">device<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d novelty phase. How easy are they to connect?\u00a0 According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southernliving.com\/home\/organization\/smart-home-appliances\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Southern Living<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, connecting the Echo is as easy as saying \u201c\u2019Alexa, discover my compatible <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">devices<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u2019 and the product syncs itself to them automatically so you can look up a recipe or call an Uber without having to use any other apps.\u201d\u00a0 The latest version of the Echo Plus can connect to your other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smart home<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hubs, raise or lower your thermostat, check the sports scores, give you a traffic update, help you shop and even read you audiobooks, among many other features. You can change the skin to match your interior\u2019s colors, and the latest <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smart<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> speaker has outstanding clarity. While the Echo has gotten the most attention, Google <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> made waves recently when it revealed that its assistant offers Google Interpreter Mode which can translate up to 27 languages on screen and out loud, as opposed to the six currently offered by Echo\u2019s Alexa.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1849\" title=\"shutterstock_1594246597\" src=\"https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1594246597-scaled.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-11941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1594246597-200x144.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1594246597-400x289.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1594246597-600x433.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1594246597-800x578.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1594246597-1200x867.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1594246597-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><b>Nest Cam and Netatmo<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When people think of technology for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> security, the concept tends to end with outside cameras and entrance alarms. The latest generation of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smart home devices <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">take those concepts to the next level. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\/1520183\/smart-home-how-to\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Martha Stewart Living<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gives special kudos to the Nest line of security products. The Nest Cam is \u201cdesigned for both indoors and out to keep tabs on comings and goings and spy on the dog. It shoots 24\/7 HD video that can stream to your phone and stores it in the cloud for 30 days.\u201d Netatmo\u2019s doorbell system also turned heads at CES. It works with the popular <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kit <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smart home<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> platform put out by Apple, offers numerous elements for free and comes with a microSD card (for local instead of cloud storage) and the ability to use DropBox. Person detection and motion-monitoring fields are available on Netatmo, Ring, Nest and August, although the subscription and other fee elements vary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" title=\"shutterstock_1183605697\" src=\"https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1183605697-scaled.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-11961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1183605697-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1183605697-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1183605697-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1183605697-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1183605697-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1183605697-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p><b>Schlage Encode <\/b><b>Smart<\/b><b> WiFi Deadbolt and August&#8217;s <\/b><b>Smart<\/b><b> Lock Pro<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> locks were once again on display at CES. Custom access codes and smartphones help make physical keys a thing of the past. If you are late getting <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can easily let in family members or trusted guests remotely. If you or a family member has a habit of locking themselves out, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smart<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> locks will save you some significant headaches. If you are cozy in bed when you have the sudden concern that you didn\u2019t lock the front door, you can \u201clock the door using a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smart home<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> assistant\u201d with the Schlage model, raves <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realsimple.com\/home-organizing\/smart-home-products\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real Simple<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The latest models can also alert you if the door is ajar, either because you did not fully close it when leaving or if someone is accessing the house while you are away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p><b>Nest Protect<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever had your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm go off only to leave you perplexed at the cause? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\/1520183\/smart-home-how-to\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Martha Stewart Living<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> points out that the Nest Protect <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">device<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will tell you in actual words where the danger is or if you just need to change the battery. It will also send an alert to your phone, allowing you to address the threat even if you are away from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" title=\"shutterstock_657990076\" src=\"https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_657990076-scaled.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-11971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_657990076-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_657990076-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_657990076-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_657990076-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_657990076-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_657990076-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p><b>Ecobee4 <\/b><b>Smart<\/b><b> Thermostats<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ecobee4, like the Ecobee 3 Lite before it, wowed CES. Ecobee4 is considered among the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best smart home devices<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a variety of reasons: the responsive touchscreen, the integrated Alexa <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smart<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> speaker and a helpful remote sensor that can judge whether or not every connected room in your house is being cooled or heated to your desired level. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realsimple.com\/home-organizing\/smart-home-products\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real Simple<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\/1520183\/smart-home-how-to\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Martha Stewart Living<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> point out that the remote sensor also helps you reduce utility bills, and the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">device<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will send you energy reports when you are away from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p><b>Whirlpool\u2019s Connected Wall Oven<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you are a gourmet or a novice chef, it\u2019s hard to argue with the luxury of having Scan-to-Cook technology as your assistant. Whirlpool\u2019s connected wall oven has numerous <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smart<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-cook features that improve meal prep. The convenience is not the only reason why the electric wall oven with touchscreen is getting attention. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\/1520183\/smart-home-how-to\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Martha Stewart Living<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> explains that people \u201ccan also link any Nest Learning Thermostat via a mobile app to be notified if your oven is ever left on while you aren&#8217;t <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d The latest concept version offers an AR display, instead of a plain, glass front, that can not only reveal recipe steps from services like Yummly, but it can also offer a rendering of whatever dish you are making. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1695\" title=\"shutterstock_552903928\" src=\"https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_552903928-scaled.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-11981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_552903928-200x132.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_552903928-400x265.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_552903928-600x397.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_552903928-800x530.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_552903928-1200x795.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_552903928-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p><b>C by GE <\/b><b>Smart<\/b><b> Lights<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GE is working hard to compete with Philips in this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smart<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> light arena and judging by their success at last year&#8217;s CES, the C by GE <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smart<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> light systems are worth your attention. Among their new <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home devices<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smart<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bulbs, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smart<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> light switches and a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smart<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> power outlet for your lamps. Motion detection to trigger the lighting is included, and all of these new GE <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">devices<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can work with Google Assistant, Siri and Alexa. Floodlight bulbs and color-changing bulbs are also part of the new system, while handy dimmers, according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realsimple.com\/home-organizing\/smart-home-products\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real Simple<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, have just been released. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p><b>Kohler Numi 2.0 Intelligent Toilet<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may never have imagined that at some point your toilet could offer up your favorite morning playlist while in the shower or give you the weather report, but the Kohler Numi 2.0 Intelligent Toilet can do just that and much more. Compatible with Amazon Alexa, and showcasing some terrific speakers, this new <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">device<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> could bring significant revisions to your morning routine. The Kohler <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smart home device<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also can provide you with personal cleansing options, changeable lighting and your daily schedule while still looking stylish in any bathroom.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-17 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" title=\"shutterstock_631575830\" src=\"https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_631575830-scaled.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-11991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_631575830-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_631575830-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_631575830-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_631575830-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_631575830-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bhgrecollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_631575830-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-18 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p><b>LaMetric Sky<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the most eye-catching of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smart home devices <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at this year\u2019s CES is the LaMetric Sky LED wall panel. Made in triangular panels, you can create artistic, stained-glass effects, as every one of the 32 triangles that live within the main triangular panel can be changed to a different color. However, this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">device<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> goes beyond a surprisingly beautiful wall-hanging. LaMetric Sky panels can also display data. Do you want to know how many hits your business website is getting? You can have that information appear in the panels. The weather can flash up on the display, as can follower counts and party RSVPs. The exciting innovation here is the versatility of the panels and the variety of the data sources that it can tap to provide unique information to each user. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-11 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-19 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-20 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><p><b>Insignia Wi-Fi <\/b><b>Smart<\/b><b> Plug and Belkin WeMo Wi-Fi <\/b><b>Smart<\/b><b> Plug<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just starting the process of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">automation? One of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best smart home devices<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smart<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plug. This <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">device<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a \u201ccost-effective starter gadget [that] lets you control and program anything\u2014air conditioner, lights, appliances\u2014you\u2019ve plugged into the same outlet,\u201d according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\/1520183\/smart-home-how-to\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Martha Stewart Living<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The most recent models feature Google <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and Alexa compatibility. 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