Devices that work when the internet dies
A practical guide to which smart home devices actually keep working during internet outages, and which ones become expensive paperweights.
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What “local-first” actually means in smart home tech
Local-first is not just a buzzword. Here is what it means, what it does not mean, and why it matters when buying devices.
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