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The success of ECHO, the voice-activated speaker that can control many internet-of-things devices, has spurred a lot of people to dip into the world of connected homes, wrote Drew Hendrick of Inc.Com. Using Belkin WeMo switches, users can automate every power and light switch in their home by giving voice commands. They can also check if their doors are locked and can lower the temperature setting on their thermostat.