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Use one shared checklist to confirm each unit has working alarms, clear locations, and a testing habit people can repeat.

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.

A rebate can push the household toward the wrong setup if the real problem is room comfort, not deal availability.

Product category only. Present as sound masking, not a cure for neighbourhood noise or sleep problems.