Smart Home Gadgets Outperform Competition

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The best gadget I bought in 2024 wasn't smart at all

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Some of the "dumb," disconnected technology I've purchased over the past couple of years has outperformed the competition.

Wirecutter 's own PetSafe-branded feeder uses the most basic technology imaginable to automatically feed your cat the exact amount you want at exactly the right time.

It's great to not have to think about whether this device that feeds one of our cats has lost its connection to the internet.

If anything, removing dozens of random devices off your network might be a good thing.

Moving forward, I'll be looking at more basic electronics whenever I think it might fit my situation.

But I do think it's worth considering what absolutely needs a constant, consistent connection to your router (or, in the case of Bluetooth, your phone).

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