A smart home doesn't have to be an expensive one. Sure, Iron Man's man cave may be out of reach for most of us, but you can add a number of automation features to your home for less than $50. Below are a few of our favorite pieces of affordable tech, whether you're in need of a capable tracking device, an ultra-smart thermometer, or a way to lighten up your living room from afar.
When Tony Fadell stepped back from Nest in June, he gave a simple explanation: "I'm a guy who's at the beginning of things. I don't like to do maintenance mode. It's not what gets me out of bed."