Turning your home into a smarter space can be surprisingly affordable. These under $50 gadgets bring automation, monitoring, and voice control.

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Don't let your Echo gather dust. These clever ideas show how it can help in the bathroom, car, kids' room, or across the home as a digital pet sitter.

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