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Carbon monoxide incidents near Montreal show why detection is only the first step; people still need time and a clear way out.

Canadian smart-home adoption is broadening beyond speakers and thermostats. Smart locks are one growing category, which makes access routines a household planning topic, not just a gadget decision.

The wrong automation feels theoretical until a February cold snap makes one bedroom unlivable and everyone starts overriding the system.

Deal filter only. A cheap curtain is not useful if it leaves side gaps or drags on the floor.