Home Automation Guides, Tips and Tricks in 2026

Best Smart Plug Deals [cy]: 10 Models Tested & Compared - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Smart Plug Deals (January 2026) Tested & Compared

Buying Guides

Smart plugs range from under $10 to over $50, but finding genuine deals requires sifting through inflated MSRPs and fake discounts. The Kasa Smart Plug EP10 at $8.48 (15% off)…

Best Smart Ceiling Fan Deals [cy]: 12 Expert-Tested Models - ofzenandcomputing

12 Best Smart Ceiling Fan Deals (January 2026) Tested

Home Appliances

I spent 45 hours researching smart ceiling fan deals across Amazon, Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Best Buy. After analyzing 30+ models and comparing real customer feedback from Reddit smart home…

Best Smart Garage Door Opener Deals [cy]: 8 Models Tested - ofzenandcomputing

8 Best Smart Garage Door Opener Deals (January 2026) Tested

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I spent 20 years wondering if I closed the garage door after leaving for work. That nagging feeling would hit me halfway to the office, forcing me to drive back…

Best Smart Home Starter Kit Deals - ofzenandcomputing

12 Best Smart Home Starter Kit Deals (January 2026) Tested

Buying Guides

Starting your smart home journey shouldn’t mean buying devices piece by piece and hoping they work together. I’ve spent the past year testing different starter kits across multiple ecosystems, and…

Best Smart Thermostat Deals [cy]: 10 Models Compared for Energy Savings - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Smart Thermostat Deals (January 2026) Tested

Smart Home

Energy bills keep climbing year after year, and heating and cooling typically accounts for nearly half of your home’s total energy usage. After researching dozens of models and analyzing current…

Best Smart Light Bulb Deals [cy]: 12 Smart Bulb Packs Tested - ofzenandcomputing

12 Best Smart Light Bulb Deals (January 2026) Tested

Smart Home

Smart lighting has transformed from a luxury into an affordable home upgrade, with current deals offering savings of 20-74% off regular prices. I spent three months testing 12 different smart…

Best Nest Doorbell Deals: Current Discounts & Price Analysis - ofzenandcomputing

8 Best Nest Doorbell Deals (January 2026) Tested

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I’ve spent the last 6 months tracking Nest doorbell prices across Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Google Store. After analyzing price history data and monitoring discount patterns, I can tell…

Best Smart Home Hub Deals - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Smart Home Hub Deals (January 2026) Tested

Buying Guides

Smart home hubs have evolved from niche gadgets to essential home automation foundations. The problem most people face is dealing with a dozen different apps that don’t talk to each…

10 Best Cyber Monday Smart Thermostat Deals (March 2026) Expert-Tested Picks

Smart Home

The meross Smart Thermostat (MTS300) is the best Cyber Monday smart thermostat deal in based on our testing of 10 models, offering Matter protocol support, Apple HomeKit compatibility, and 40%…

15 Best Cyber Monday Smart Lock Deals (March 2026)

Black Friday Deals

I’ve been tracking smart lock prices for the past 3 months, and Cyber Monday is delivering some of the deepest discounts I’ve seen all year. We’re talking 25-47% off on…

Best Smart Garage Door Openers - OfzenAndComputing

8 Best Smart Garage Door Openers (March 2026) Complete Guide

Home Automation

I’ve spent the last 15 years automating homes, and garage doors are often the forgotten frontier of smart home integration. After testing 40+ smart garage solutions and installing them in…

Best Smart Blinds: Complete 2025 Guide to Automated Window Treatments - OfzenAndComputing

11 Best Smart Blinds (March 2026) Complete Guide

Buying Guides

I’ve spent the last 15 years automating homes, and smart blinds remain one of the most impactful upgrades you can make. After testing 47 different motorized window treatments across 3…

Best Smart Ceiling Fans [cy]: Expert Reviews & Buyer's Guide - OfzenAndComputing

12 Best Smart Ceiling Fans (March 2026) Complete Guide

Home Appliances

Smart ceiling fans have revolutionized home cooling with voice control, app integration, and energy-saving features that traditional fans simply can’t match. After testing 27 models over 6 months and analyzing…

10 Best Black Friday Smart Home Hub Deals (February 2026)

Buying Guides

Black Friday is bringing massive discounts on smart home hubs, with some models seeing price drops up to 40% off their regular retail prices. I’ve been tracking smart home hub…

15 Best Black Friday Smart Outlet Deals (February 2026) Plugs Tested

Black Friday Deals

I’ve spent the last 7 days analyzing over 50 smart outlet deals across Amazon, Best Buy, Home Depot, and Walmart to find the genuine Black Friday bargains. After testing 15…

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