zwave USB stick

Most smart devices use Z-Wave protocol. You could buy a simple hub such as the Samsung SmartThings or take absolute control by building your own hub with this ZWave USB stick from Aeotec. The most popular way is to have a Ubuntu Linux machine and have HomeAssistant installed along with this USB stick
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dimmable LED A19 light bulb 2700Kelvin

Sometimes you want the lights to be bright. Sometimes you wan the lights to be just right for that mood. These LED lights are dirt cheap for what they can do. Pair these bulbs with a smart dimming switch and you are set for any occasion!

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convert dumb switch to smart switch

At $30 per smart switch, upgrading the whole house with these switches can easily cost at least $300. The next best thing is to convert an existing dumb switch to a smart switch for under $16 per. These Shelly1 smart relays are designed to fit inside an existing light switch for a clean and fast installation.
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Brother wireless color laser printer (all-in-one)

There’s only 1 company that we can truly trust for printing documents: Brother. Its printers are built to last and last and last. Toner refills are also dirt cheap once from 3rd parties or OEM. This Brother Mfc-L3770CDW can print, scan, copy and fax. Print razor fast 25 ppm via direct USB2, Ethernet, or over Wi-Fi.
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high quality and bright LED lights

These LED lights are not your typical LEDs. They are super bright! The LEDs are bigger than normal. While it claims to be waterproof, I am skeptical as there are no silicone coating. To power it up, just connect to a typical DC 12V source
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Amcrest dome cameras for your discretion

We love dome cameras. They look fancy and much more discreet. These cameras are often installed in upper end nail salons, restaurants, and banks. Amcrest continues to deliver another outstanding product at an unbeatable price
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4k camera system for everyone.

4K is overkill for most homes. But if you absolutely must have that kind of clarity, Reolink provides the best bang for the buck. $540 for 4 cameras. Each additional camera is $90 direct from the manufacturer https://reolink.com/product/b800/
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tiny camera with big features!

Don’t be fooled with it’s diminutive size. The camera boasts 1080p crystal clear recording video and audio with free live streaming to your phone. So small, you can put it anywhere to monitor whatever. With AI built in, it will detect a person is present or not, no more false alarm! This Wyze Cam can automatically record a 12-second video clip when motion or sound is detected and saves that video to the cloud for 14-days, free. As a bonus it works with Alexa or Google Assistant in your smart home setup.
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the best dashcam money can buy

one of the earliest dashcam companies, BlackVue continues to innovation more and more. Their recent dashcam takes video clarity and features to a whole ‘nother level:

  • 4K Ultra High definition capture – 4X the resolution of 1080P
  • Improved H.265 compression codec – same filesize as 1080P @ 60fps
  • front and rear recording
  • Built-in GPS & Dual band Wi-Fi – change settings and review video on the fly!
  • Built-in impact & motion detection – lock in event recordings
  • BlackVue over the cloud compatible – view your videos anywhere in the world over the internet

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