Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

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Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Everything you need to know to get your Thread-powered smart plug, light bulb, lock, or motion sensor set up the ...