Maybe you love displaying giant inflatable ghosts, strings of spooky lights, fog machines, or strobe lights at this time of year. But programming light timers to turn everything on and off each night?

One of the most important parts of a connected smart home is the almighty light switch. Being able to tell Alexa or Google Assistant to turn your lights off and on, even when you’re not around, is ...

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