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5 Smart Home Essentials That Make Everyday Life Easier
Make your space work smarter, not harder, with these game-changing essentials, powered by Hubspace.

Between work, family, social commitments, and to-do lists, our schedules can get hectic. But a smooth day starts at home, and if you've been looking for ways to make life feel a bit simpler, start with The Home Depot's collection of smart home essentials powered by Hubspace. Hubspace is The Home Depot's exclusive Smart Home Platform and it's all connected through a single, easy-to-use app that streamlines your daily tasks.
The products in this collection are game-changers. They handle everything you don't have time for. There are thermostats you can control with WiFi; window shades you can program to rise in the mornings and lower in the evenings so you can stay in bed for however long you please; and even lighting that sets the perfect mood before guests arrive. Hubspace helps makes life feel lighter, easier, and more efficient with smart products to help free up your time.
There is nothing worse than coming home from vacation and realizing you forgot to turn off the AC. Now, instead of bracing for that hefty electricity bill, you can simply check the temperature from your Hubspace app. You can even set up voice control so that, when you're home, you can tell your thermostat to adjust to the perfect temperature.
Whether you prefer blackout shades or natural light, you can have both with these cordless linen shades. With the Hubspace app, you can adjust them with the touch of a button, lowering or raising the shades to get the perfect amount of light in your home.
Living in a city where AC is, well, a luxury, there's nothing more convenient than a portable AC unit. This one offers cooling, circulating, and dehumidifying functions, and you can set timers, adjust speed settings, and more, all from the Hubspace app.
With this smart solution, you can stay comfortable on the couch - no need to get up just to turn your ceiling fan on or off.This modern fan brings cutting-edge technology, color-temperature settings, full-range dimming, and whisper-quiet, powerful airflow thanks to its energy-efficient four-speed, reversible AC motor. You can control it all with the Hubspace app.
Ready to upgrade your home security? With this electronic deadbolt, you can set a unique code to unlock your door right from the Hubspace app. You can even grant temporary access to guests with ease. Strong encryption, durable construction, and a sleek, powder-coated finish make it both reliable and stylish.
Smart home products aren't just for tech enthusiasts – they're for people who want to make everyday life feel more manageable. With The Home Depot's powered by Hubspace assortment, these small upgrades can create a home that works smarter, not harder.
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