The following was published on Scrapality as a guest post for Canvas Vows. 

Smart home technology is the new big thing: everyone wants the ability to control items around their house with a push of a button or a voice command. Fortunately, having a smart home isn’t nearly as expensive as it used to be, and there are actually quite a variety of affordable smart home tech devices! Though some of the latest and greatest smart home technologies are still pretty expensive, smart home devices are so popular right now that there are a lot of great options for those interested in home automation ideas without breaking the bank. It’s true — as the smart home has improved, prices have dropped, which is great news for those of us who are excited by smart home solutions.

The following most affordable smart home tech devices are divided into the most common smart home product categories (i.e. smart hub, security, entertainment, thermostat, safety and health, cleaning and lighting). Whether you’re looking for gift ideas for a new homeowner or just browsing for yourself, there are a lot of great home automation ideas below! For the most affordable smart home tech devices, keep reading!

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