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home automation

Home automation is a way of making your home smarter. You can use a special type of technology called "smart devices" to make things in your home work automatically or with less effort on your part. For example, you might have a smart thermostat that you can control with your phone instead of having to manually adjust the temperature. You can also use smart lights, so you can turn them on or off from anywhere. Smart locks can be connected to your phone so you can lock or unlock your door remotely. There are lots of other cool things you can do with home automation, so you can make your home a lot more convenient and comfortable.