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During that time, we were without power for most of the day, which was boring at worst.

Despite the many activities I’d set aside for the kids, it was a long, long day.

A Tesla Powerwall next to a utility meter on the exterior wall of a green house

I downloaded the app, set it up and after a few days didnt think about it much.

This last Monday, we prepared for a significant storm with winds that exceeded 50 mph.

And sure enough, at about 10 a.m., we lost grid power.

A Tesla powerwall battery in the basement of a house

However, we only noticed the slightest blip as our system automatically switched over to the Powerwall batteries.

All because I had filled out a form.

Three side by side screenshots of the Powerwall app

Jackery Explorer 300 Plus…

Schneider Electric Pulse home energy panels.

Eufy 4G LTE Cam S330 attached to a tree

A picture showing a person cutting the electrical cord on a recalled smart space heater with a new smart space heater in the background

The Silent Beacon Bluetooth panic button worn on a wrist next to a Fitbit

Infinix solar powered concept mwc 2025

Hisense RB5K330GSFC

Wyze Cam v3

Ring Battery Doorbell Plus

A Ring Outdoor Cam Plus on an exterior wall

EufyCam 2C Pro on desk

A person holding a Nintendo Switch 2 playing Mario Kart World

ChatGPT generated image

Garmin Vivoactive 6 in emerald green with the Morning Report shown on the screen

2025 Toyota bZ4X at New York Auto Show.

KTC G27P6

Sebastian De Souza as Garrett and Sofia Carson as Alex in “The Life List” on Netflix