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Coverage gaps matter more than premium features, especially in hallways, near bedrooms, and between shared exits.

A lock alert is easier to trust when the household can tell the difference between a locked door and an open one. Sensors help clarify the routine.

Once peak events enter the picture, the thermostat choice becomes a behavior and comfort question, not only a hardware question.

Use the CO2, temperature, and noise trade-off sections. Write two routines: summer/open-window and winter/closed-window. Ignore product sections at end.