The spread of “smart” technology has been almost comically rapid, as we’ve gone from,
“It’s a vacuum and you don’t even have to push it!” to full-on “There Will Come Soft Rains” in the span of a few years. But while it’s great to know that a tiny computer is handling everything that used to force us to, ugh, get off the couch, it also makes us wonder if we’re missing out on something -- something that’s a little more enjoyable and a little less pricey than controlling everything in your house with an app.
So, we’re going to help you take the enlightened, and much more affordable, approach to the smart home. With these items and tips, you’ll no longer have to worry about ponying up seven grand for the latest device that will be outdated by next Wednesday. But you’ll still reap their benefits. Now that’s smart. https://www.thrillist.com/tech/nation/low-tech-ways-to-live-the-high-life/tech
