# 10 useful smart home gadgets that make life so much easier (and are affordable)

> The Flic Duo is a smart remote control with two buttons, designed to trigger actions in your smart home. Instead of having to ask a voice assistant or open an app on your phone to complete an action, you can program…

- **Source:** [Zdnet](https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/smart-home/smart-home-on-a-budget-2026/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a383f59e8976fcb37cdff81)
- **Published:** 2026-06-21
- **Category:** Smart Home
- **Tags:** #nintendo-switch
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