Home Automation in the 1980s! - The Clapper (A Retrospective)
2,898They still make The Clapper in 2021!
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Home automation is everywhere these days. But the concept is nothing new. Back in the '80s, a device known as The Clapper came on to the scene. And although it wasn't the very first form of home automation, it was pretty successful. So let's take a look at it!
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