Once your office is up and running smoothly, what about home?

A smart home uses technology to control many parts of life. This includes turning lights on and off, unlocking doors; even monitoring the food in your refrigerator. You can control these devices with your voice or smartphone. The devices often connect over the internet and talk to each other.

Why Should I Make My Home Smart?

Smart homes save you time and energy. They can also make your home safer. They are also fun to use. Just say it and watch it happen!

How do I make my home smart?

Choose Your Hub

The hub acts as the brain of your smart home. It helps devices talk to each other. Common hubs include the Amazon Echo and the Google Nest.

Choose Compatible Devices

Your devices should work with your hub. When buying, look for phrases like “Works with Alexa” or “Google Home compatible”.

Set Up Your Network

You need a strong Wi-Fi network. You might need to change your router. Some smart devices work best on their own network.

What are some requisite smart devices?

Smart lights

These let you control your lights with your voice or phone. You can change colors and set schedules too.

Smart locks

These let you lock and unlock your doors with your phone. You can also share digital keys with guests.

How can I get my devices to work together?

Use routines

Routines let you control many devices with one command. Say, “Good morning,” and you can turn on the lights and start your coffee maker.

Group your devices

Put devices in the same room into groups. This lets you control all of them at once.

How Do I Keep My Smart Home Safe?

Check your network

Poor Wi-Fi causes many issues. Make sure your network is strong and stable.

Keep software updated

Update your devices with new software. This keeps them safe from hackers.

What if I have problems with my smart home?

Check your network

Poor Wi-Fi causes many issues. Make sure your network is strong and stable. And be sure your devices are all on the same network.

Restart your devices

Sometimes, you can fix problems by turning things off and then on again.

Call for help

Don’t be afraid to ask for customer support when you get stuck.

Making Your Home Smarter

Smart homes are great, but they take some work to set up. Follow these tips to make the process smooth.

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