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Mechanical systems

Smart door lock buying guide

...smart phone or even just with a passcode means you never have to worry about losing your keys – though you do now need to at least remember the combo : ) Door lock with combination passcode - not really a smart lock, but it's still smarter than forgetting your key! Are smart door locks safe? Smart homes and home auto...

Smart Homes, Technology & UV can Help Reduce COVID-19
Cleaning and maintenance

Keep homes cleaner & safer with smart home features & UV light

...smart home devices you can simply command your lights on or off or window shades opened or closed. The choice of smart home hubs is ever expanding - look for the best rated ones here. Smart door locks Smart door locks are deadbolt front door locks that can be operated in a number of ways - either with a smartphone, a f...

Healthy indoor air quality

Buying guide for home air filters in furnaces - HEPA, SMART or standard?

...SMART, or 'connected' air filters have the automatic advantage of monitoring air quality, as well as the cross filter air resistance, which allows you to get a notice through a phone app when a filter needs to be changed. The advantages of SMART air filters then as described by 3M are: Filter life - Filtrete™ SMART Ai...