Always-on smart home devices quietly raise your electricity bill — how to cut costs

Always-on smart home devices such as smart speakers, routers, cameras and voice assistants can quietly inflate electricity bills without users noticing. Experts highlight specific settings to adjust and devices worth unplugging when not in use. Simple optimisation steps can deliver measurable savings with minimal effort.

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