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Turn Your Old Phone Into a Dedicated Smart Home Hub: Step-by-Step
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2026-02-24
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Repurpose an old Android or iPhone into a dedicated, privacy-first smart home hub for vacuums, lamps, plugs and speakers — step-by-step, 2026-ready.
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