TL;DR: Give your home a smart upgrade with the Switchmate 2.0 Smart Switch(opens in a new tab) , on sale for 33% off. As of May 12, get one for only $19.99.

You may not be able to teach an old dog new tricks, but you can teach an old (or new) home some smart tricks. You just need the right gadgets. One easy way to add smart capabilities to your home? The Switchmate 2.0 Smart Switch(opens in a new tab) . Universal Fuse Block

When you pair it with a free app for your phone, you can set up the Switchmate 2.0 to automatically turn the lights on when you arrive home. Plus, you’ll be able to set up timers for total smart lighting control.

Already have an Amazon Alexa or Google Home device? You can pair your Switchmate 2.0 with your smart assistant so it will respond to your voice commands. And you can manually press the Switchmate at the wall switch to control it. A simple snap-in-place switch cover gives you all sorts of options you didn’t think were possible.

Snag a Switchmate 2.0 Smart Switch for just $19.99(opens in a new tab) (regularly $29) for a limited time.  

Jae Thomas is the Deputy Shopping Editor for Mashable. They specialize in all things outdoor gear, kitchen goods, pet products, and fitness gadgets. Before Jae came to Mashable, they received a B.A. in Journalism and English Literature from New York University and wrote for publications like Bon Appétit, Epicurious, The Daily Beast, Apartment Therapy, and Marie Claire.

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