Start with habits
Ask what you want to make easier: mornings, movie nights, bedtime, leaving the house. Pick devices that support those habits.
Great first projects
These are easy places to begin:
- Smart lighting in the rooms you use most
- Motorized shades in a bedroom or living room
- Multi-room music with Sonos
- A video doorbell and smart lock
- Strong Wi-Fi so everything stays connected
Build on a solid network
Smart devices depend on Wi-Fi. A reliable wired network makes everything else better.
Add scenes
Once devices work, combine them into scenes so one tap does several things.
Plan for growth
Choose a system that can grow room by room. Talk to a professional before you buy so early purchases fit the bigger plan.