Some thoughts (and advice) on Smart Homes / Home Automation
As the idea of a connected-home becomes a larger reality for more people, there are some general best practices on how to go about making it a success rather than a frustrating and expensive phase in your life. I've read and researched a lot over the last several years and have been able to witness smart-home devices become commonplace among the general population. In this research, I've seen a lot of different setups, from simple to complex. I've seen a significant amount of what works, common pitfalls, etc. I'd like to pass along some of this advice along to you so you can love your HA (Home Automation) configuration rather than frustrate everyone in your home.