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There are four main smart home platforms: Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s HomeKit, Google Home and Samsung SmartThings and all work with devices such as smart lights and plugs. But which is the best smart ...

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Google Home is one of the best smart home platforms available. Along with giving you access to voice commands, it can sync with thousands of other devices — providing you a simple way to create ...

Home equity is the difference between your house's current market value and the balance on your mortgage. It's often represented as a percentage: If your home is worth $200,000 and your mortgage is ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Jon Chase Jon Chase is an editor of smart-home coverage. For Wirecutter, he learned how to ...

Google Home is a smart home platform designed to control all your smart devices. It’s compatible with a long list of video doorbells, smart thermostats, security cameras, smart speakers, and more, and ...

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