I tried five controllers—from Chamberlain, Genie, Meross, Tailwind, and Wyze—and learned installing most of them is anything but easy Left to right: Smart garage door opener controllers from Tailwind, ...

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If you’ve ever wanted to turn on your window or portable air conditioner before you got home—or simply without walking into another room—you might want to invest in a smart AC controller. These handy ...

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An e-paper display makes this smart home remote unique, but bugs and a high price tag prevent us from recommending it. The word “controller” in a product name evokes a lot of possibilities—and raises ...

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Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. From map views and smart TVs to smart buttons and generative AI, controlling your smart home is getting simpler ...

Remotely control your AC with our top picks from Boldr, Cielo, Mysa, Sensibo, and Venz Controllers like this one from Mysa can be used with many window air conditioners and mini-splits. By Daniel ...