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Belkin's product lines have been around the consumer market since we can remember. When they acquired the consumer brand, Linksys, it strengthen that consumer focus. Branding the Wemo line of products in the Linksys name, Belkin is pushing hard into the smart home market. It makes sense since they basically integrate some processing power with wireless technology. Google home and Alexa are supported, which is key for any smart home product. The Dimmer and the Mini offer some interesting features that other products don't offer.Next Page »

More smart home products are coming out from different companies. While Zwave and ZigBee set the standard for hub based smart home products, the consumer level products that use WiFi directly are easy to setup and use, albeit with a few negatives like the ability to control everything from a unified interface across companies. Still, if you stick with a single company, the experience is nearly the same and TP-Link offers a few smart home products that are on the bench today.Next Page »

The smart home is here! Maybe not, but there are lots of news devices that can hop on to your normal WiFi network without needing a special bridge device. These devices are for the DIY user and simplify the control of devices. While you give up some control, these devices offer a fast and easy way to make your home "smarter." The DSP-W110 is a smart plug that offers remote control and scheduling.Next Page »