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The Best Smart Home Starter Kit for 2026 | Where to Begin
The best smart home starter kit for 2026. Ecosystem selection guide, $250 and $500 kit recommendations, and how to avoid the common setup mistakes.
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Best Thread Border Routers for Your Matter Smart Home in 2026
Thread border routers are essential for Matter smart homes. Here are the best options in 2026: HomePod mini, Apple TV 4K, Home Assistant Connect, and Aqara Smart Hub M3.
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Meross Smart Garage Door Opener Review | HomeKit, Alexa and Google for Under $50
The Meross MSG200 brings HomeKit support to your garage door for under $50. Here's what you're getting for that price.
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Best 4 Matter Smart Plugs in 2025 | Works with Apple Home, Alexa and Google
Best Matter-certified smart plugs for 2025 that work with Apple Home, Alexa, and Google Home. Full comparison of Eve Energy, TP-Link Tapo, and Meross.
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Matter Protocol Explained | What It Is, Why It Matters, and Which Devices Support It
Complete guide to Matter protocol: how it works, which devices support it, Thread vs Wi-Fi, and why it matters for your smart home.