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Technology companies have been saying for years now that it's the era of the smart home. But there have been a few barriers that kept all but the most tech-savvy and patient among us from signing on. But this may be the year to get "smart." The prices of smart home devices are coming down. And companies are focused on making everything simpler to set up.