For a long time, the only way to get the fully immersive movie experience was to drive to the movie theater and buy an overpriced ticket and a bucket of popcorn. But thanks to an increase in accessible technology, home theaters are more affordable than ever. In fact, having a home theater can even increase

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In 2018, the smart tech market grew by more than 65%. The demand for smart technology continues to grow, as more and more people realize the possibilities that it can offer. One of the most popular smart tech devices is smart lighting. Simple to set up and easy to use, smart lights are a great way

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Last year, over 37 percent of American households used a smart TV. That was a 17 percent increase from the previous year. Each year, more and more viewers jump on the smart TV wagon. Thus, increasing the demand for amazing smart tv apps. For some to give up their cable TV, they need to see

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Remember a time when sophisticated home security systems were something you only saw in Sci-Fi films? Well, that’s now become a reality. Technology today is drastically different from what it was a couple of years ago. If you told someone a decade ago, that in the near future people would have the ability to control

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The global home smart security system market is expected to grow to about $58 billion by 2022. The growing crime rates, consumer awareness, and remote monitoring are factors that’ll fuel the growth. The ever-increasing competition among manufacturers has brought about technological advancements in the systems. As such, you'll realize that the smart security system models

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Smart thermostats are one of the newest innovations in home automation. By 2020, Parks Research estimates that 40 million homes in the US will have smart thermostats. As brands introduce additional models and innovations, that number will grow.  Smart thermostats offer a range of features that other types of thermostats do not. These features are

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Smart devices are popping up all over the place these days. From smartphones and smartwatches to smart fridges, smart thermostats, smart TVs, and smart ovens, our technology is gaining intelligence by the day. One smart device you may not have heard of yet is a smart outlet. Smart outlets can be a great addition to

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The right audio makes the difference in your home entertainment. After all, high-quality audio is what makes giant companies like Netflix do so well.  There are over 209 million audio devices connected around the globe. Some of these are TV soundbars, some are home speakers. It's up to you to find the right audio device

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How many times each day does your mind drift to what life would be like if you were rich? Five? Ten? For most of us, a wealthy life would be a work-free one. To use up that free time, you'd fill your home with all your favorite things from entertainment to athletic facilities. Bill Gates did

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Have you already figured out what you need in a smart security system for your home? As long as you have a stable internet connection, you can shop for almost anything you want online using your smartphone, PC or other internet-enabled devices. That said, not all products out there are created equal. Hence, you should

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