How to Set Up a Smart Home with Budget Gadgets

Shiva Ganesh

Smart plugs are a cost-effective way to control lamps, appliances, and more via an app, with many options available for under $20.

Smart light strips add ambiance to your space with app-controlled, color-changing lights, perfect for under-cabinet or behind-TV setups, often costing less than $30.

Budget-friendly video doorbells enhance home security with features like live video streaming and motion detection, available for under $70.

Portable smart speakers bring voice assistance and Bluetooth capabilities to every room, with compact models priced under $50.

Smart power strips help save energy by cutting power to devices not in use, starting at around $25.

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