You just finished setting up your smart home. The lights respond to your voice. The thermostat adjusts itself. The security cameras check in every few minutes. It feels great. Then your electricity bill shows up and you wonder what went wrong.

This is something a lot of homeowners experience once they go all in on smart technology. The devices are convenient, no doubt about that. But they come with a cost that most people never calculate before buying.

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