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The $400 Smart Home Starter Kit for the Budget-Conscious Beginner

June 17, 2017June 17, 2017Rudy Deighton Delta Media

Smart homes have been around for a while. But the technology used to cost thousands of dollars, making it completely out of reach for anyone on a budget. Unfortunately, that old perception keeps many people from embracing smart home products when, in reality, the smart home market is almost unrecognizable from several years ago. As the […]

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