Why Smart Faucets Are a Great Idea But Smart Showers Are Terrible

March 19, 2022

When it comes to smart homes, there are two major additions you could consider adding to your lineup. Smart Faucets, usually found in the kitchen but sometimes also in the bathroom, and smart showers. They even seem pretty similar right? You’re taking a thing that pours out water and adding some smart capabilities to it.

But the truth is: one of these is a good idea to add to your home, and the other is a terrible one. Smart faucets are a good idea. Smart showers are not. Find out why in the top story.

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-Josh

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