The combination of smartphones and home Wi-Fi networks has taken the concept of a truly wireless connected home from a pipe dream to a reality.

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Together, these innovations give consumers a smarter way to control their wireless home network and connected devices.

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Looking like a sportier version of NASA's Mars Rover, the first wireless, Web-connected robot sees, hears and speaks for you.

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