Welcome to Smarter Family Living
I’m a tech-loving dad trying to help find the best smart home gadgets for parents to make family life easier, safer, and more fun
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I test and review smart home products from a parent’s point of view. If it doesn’t make life easier with kids, I don’t recommend it.
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