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Is a wired, local-only smart home always better than a wireless, cloud-dependent setup, or is that just old-school gatekeeping?
As 2026 brings tighter data privacy regulations and rising energy costs, the choice between local-only and cloud-dependent smart homes has never been more consequential. Cast your vote on whether wired setups are genuinely superior or just a nostalgic preference.
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