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Use smart plugs, thermostats, sensors and automation routines to cut waste without making your home annoying to live in.

What this hub covers

Smart Home Energy Efficiency

Use smart plugs, thermostats, sensors and automation routines to cut waste without making your home annoying to live in.

  • Smart plug and thermostat buying guides
  • Vampire power and standby-load fixes
  • Automation routines that avoid comfort trade-offs

Decision rule

Choose gear that fits the ecosystem you plan to keep. If a product needs a proprietary cloud app for basic use, it must earn that trade-off with a clear benefit.