How to keep your smart home running even if the internet goes down

By Roger Fingas · Engadget · Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 22:45 (1h ago) · Original article ↗

Smart home products most often harness Wi-Fi to function. But what can you do if you lose internet frequently?

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