Editor’s Message
This buyer’s guide season, I decided to undertake a project I’ve long been excited about—setting up a proper smart home. For months, I’ve been collecting all the gear I could get my hands on, from light bulbs to door locks to a doggy cam that spits kibble at my unsuspecting German Shepard. For the kitchen, I tested a Bluetooth-connected kettle and air fryer that lets me make healthy versions of decadent dishes like crispy sweet potato fries and chicken wings. Setting up a smart home requires a considerable time investment and a fair amount of trial and error. I wasn’t prepared for all the tutorials I’d watch on YouTube or SOS calls to my dad I’d make asking him to bring over his toolbox. And still, I’m amazed at how far…
