There was a time when Shelly devices were the undisputed go-to for affordable smart actuators. But the competition has caught up: A few days ago, various IoTorero devices received the official "Works with Home Assistant" certification – even ahead of comparable products from Shelly.

Tech is getting more expensive instead of cheaper - a phenomenon of our time? The crisis is particularly noticeable in the smart home sector, with price increases easily exceeding 100 percent.

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