Small disturbances in the electric power supply that until recently went unnoticed can become big concerns in today's electronic homes. To help smart homes run smoothly, power companies are developing equipment and approaches for both utilities and their customers, and researchers are investigating how well electronic equipment can tolerate power disturbances while working with manufacturers to make products better able to withstand power variations.

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