Smart Home Alone: Set Up Your House To Defend Itself

The notorious Dry Bandits are targeting the CNET Smart Home. Fortunately, the connected tech is set to scare them away.

Here's a fun look at how to use smart home gadgets to prep your house for your holiday getaway. Even a few simple automations will scare away most crimes of convenience. We venture much further down the rabbit hole than that.

Read more from CNET: cnet.com/home/smart-home/secure-your-home-on-vacation-holiday-home-alone-christmas-travel/

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