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The best smart home upgrades to make everyday life easier

… By • 5 hours ago • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Narwal Follow us on Google Discover Add us as preferred source Building a smarter home used to mean a lot of DIY, continuously checking compatibility, and simply hoping that everything works together. …

Jun 16, 2026 · Ankit Banerjee

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I turned my old tablet into a self-hosted photo display, and it's better than anything you can buy

… Additionally, I use a smart plug combined with my home automation system. …

May 12, 2026 · Dhruv Bhutani

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Google Home is missing the one feature every smart home needs — so I built it myself

… It follows the hotel key card philosophy but brings it to any Home Assistant-powered smart home. Guests get exactly what they need, and nothing they shouldn’t. One of the best things about this DIY approach is the granularity. …

Apr 15, 2026 · Dhruv Bhutani