Five easy ways to make your home smarter
by Samuel Gibbs from Technology | The Guardian on (#2BHN2)
Turn up the heat, dim the lights and cue the music, all with the touch of a button or a voice command. Here's the latest kit to connect your world
More and more of the devices in our homes come with an internet connection, hooked up to your wifi to do various "smart" things. And while the smart-home dream where everything just magically does your bidding without you having to lift a finger is still a long way away, even the most mundane devices will soon be able to do something to make your life easier.
Right now, the Internet of Things is still a bit of a mess, but with the right gear you can make your home work more efficiently to fit in with your daily routines.
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