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Credit: René Ramos/Lifehacker/Jason marz, Javier Zayas Photography/Moment, Violka08/iStock via Getty Images In Lifehacker’s series, “A Guide to Automating Your Entire Home,” we’re highlighting all the ...

Editor's Note: October 22, 2025: We've reviewed our guidance and recommendations for the best smart thermostats to make sure that everything is accurate and up to date. We're also in the process of ...

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