Having a smart home is cool, but it’s a trickier proposition for renters. Unless you’ve got the best landlord ever, if you don’t own your place you may not have the flexibility to mess with ceiling lights or power outlets, or even hang frames on the wall.
Fortunately, there are a host of smart home devices that don’t require any major in-home changes but still add some extra functionality to anyone’s humble abode. Here are some of our picks. Buy them for your friend who rents — or yourself.
1Google Home Hub
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