{"id":387991,"date":"2021-12-31T17:00:43","date_gmt":"2021-12-31T14:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/a-basic-smart-home-doesnt-need-to-be-complex-or-expensive-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2021-12-31T17:00:43","modified_gmt":"2021-12-31T14:00:43","slug":"a-basic-smart-home-doesnt-need-to-be-complex-or-expensive-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-basic-smart-home-doesnt-need-to-be-complex-or-expensive-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#A Basic Smart Home Doesn\u2019t Need To Be Complex or Expensive \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a39ee293d570\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a39ee293d570\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-basic-smart-home-doesnt-need-to-be-complex-or-expensive-review-geek\/#Smart_Homes_Arent_Complicated\" >Smart Homes Aren\u2019t Complicated<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-basic-smart-home-doesnt-need-to-be-complex-or-expensive-review-geek\/#Smart_Speakers\" >Smart Speakers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-basic-smart-home-doesnt-need-to-be-complex-or-expensive-review-geek\/#Let_There_Be_Light\" >Let There Be Light<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-basic-smart-home-doesnt-need-to-be-complex-or-expensive-review-geek\/#Plugs_Make_Almost_Anything_Smart\" >Plugs Make Almost Anything Smart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-basic-smart-home-doesnt-need-to-be-complex-or-expensive-review-geek\/#Smart_TVs\" >Smart TVs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-basic-smart-home-doesnt-need-to-be-complex-or-expensive-review-geek\/#Alexa_Will_Keep_You_Warm\" >Alexa Will Keep You Warm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-basic-smart-home-doesnt-need-to-be-complex-or-expensive-review-geek\/#So_How_Does_All_Of_This_Add_Up_To_A_Cheap_Easy_Smart_Home\" >So, How Does All Of This Add Up To A Cheap, Easy, Smart Home?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#A Basic Smart Home Doesn\u2019t Need To Be Complex or Expensive \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-106528 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/12\/e72ff919.png?width=400 400w, https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/12\/e72ff919.png?width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/12\/e72ff919.png?width=1200\" alt=\"Close Up Shot of a Smartphone with Active Smart Home Application. Person is Giving a Voice Command To Turn Lights On\/Off in the Room. It's Cozy Evening in the Apartment.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/close-shot-smartphone-active-smart-home-1653732958\" data-credittext=\"Gorodenkoff\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/close-shot-smartphone-active-smart-home-1653732958\">Gorodenkoff\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Smart homes are probably the closest we can get to the futuristic dwellings seen in <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/sciencee\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">science<\/a> fiction. The <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> powering all of this can be quite complex, but putting it all together doesn\u2019t necessarily need to be. You can also put a half-decent smart home together without bankrupting yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Sure, if you\u2019re going all out, you\u2019re probably going to spend a fortune. And if you opt to\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/414647\/how-to-build-a-smart-mirror\/\">put together your own components<\/a>, technical know-how will be required. But there is another way. You can buy a bunch of reasonably priced, highly effective devices and get a lot out of the smart-home concept without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smart_Homes_Arent_Complicated\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Smart Homes Aren\u2019t Complicated<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-106536 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/12\/1d39ee58.png\" alt=\"Person controlling home with a digital touch screen panel installed on the wall in the living room\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/woman-controlling-home-digital-touch-screen-1747420040\" data-credittext=\"RossHelen\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/woman-controlling-home-digital-touch-screen-1747420040\">RossHelen\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As with anything, you can make a smart home incredibly complex if you want to. But it doesn\u2019t have to be, and doing so sort of defeats the point of the whole thing. Smart homes as a concept exist to make your life easier, not add more headaches.<\/p>\n<p>And it\u2019s all going to get even easier as Project Matter begins to standardize smart home components. But even outside of Project Matter, the vast majority of smart home products will work with Google Assistant, or Alexa, or both.<\/p>\n<p>So, as a rule, double-check whatever you\u2019re buying works with your preferred voice assistant, and try to stick with a brand you\u2019ve found that plays nicely with the rest of your smart home. If you do that, you shouldn\u2019t run into any major headaches.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smart_Speakers\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Smart Speakers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-93045 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/07\/b54790b8.png\" alt=\"Amazon's Echo smart speaker.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Amazon\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Amazon\u00a0<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>These are the backbone of any smart home. Although they aren\u2019t technically necessary\u2014you can control your smart devices through an app\u2014the voice functionality they provide makes everything so much easier. Why unlock a phone or look for a remote when you can just bark a command at the box in the corner?<\/p>\n<p>If you do find yourself using your phone\u2014say you\u2019re out of the house and want to make sure the kitchen light is off\u2014the Google and Alexa apps can control <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/731552\/how-to-control-all-your-smart-home-devices-in-one-app\/\">all of your devices<\/a> from one place. This is far better than having several apps specific to different devices and than having to remember which one controls that particular light. You can even group devices by type or room if you want to control all of them at once.<\/p>\n<p>The various options available, but Amazon\u2019s Alexa and Google\u2019s Home assistants are the two main players. Smart hubs\u00a0can also be used to help keep everything organized, but we\u2019re trying to save money and, since\u00a0those aren\u2019t even necessary, your current Wi-Fi network should do the trick.<\/p>\n<p>Something like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Echo-bundle-Amazon-Smart-Plug\/dp\/B093XL47QG\/ref=sxin_5_osp130-6ba38caa_cov?ascsubtag=reviewgeek-20\">Echo Dot<\/a> seems to be on sale more often than it isn\u2019t and can be picked up for around $25 per unit. You can put one in every room, but even that isn\u2019t always necessary. There\u2019s every chance you can clearly communicate with your kitchen\u2019s echo from your living room, for example. So feel free to experiment with placement.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s always possible to add devices, too, so you could go with one in the bedroom, one in the kitchen for now, and grab one for the living room or an office a bit later. Different types of devices are also available, so maybe you want something with a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Echo-Show-5-2nd-Gen-2021-release\/dp\/B08J8FFJ8H?tag=reviewgeek-20\">visible clock face<\/a>\u00a0for your bedside or something with a better speaker for a room where you like listening to music.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Let_There_Be_Light\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Let There Be Light<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-106538 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/12\/25f76854.png\" alt=\"The Philips Hue app on an Apple iPhone is used to control a Philips Hue smart home light on a dark wooden table or shelf. Using the Apple HomeKit technology\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/ostfildern-germany-september-4-2016-philips-485015218\" data-credittext=\"Frank Gaertner\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/ostfildern-germany-september-4-2016-philips-485015218\">Frank Gaertner\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can get functional smart lightbulbs for very little money. They are often on sale, and lower-end units are available for between $10 and $15 each. This is more expensive than a regular lightbulb, but you might claw a bit of that back in energy savings and from the bulb\u2019s lifespan. LED lights don\u2019t require much power and last a long time.<\/p>\n<p>As far as installation goes, most bulbs just screw in then connect to your Wi-Fi network via a smartphone app. Once connected, they usually work with Alexa and Google without any significant issues. Although turning them off manually via a switch can cause some bulbs to disconnect and require a manual reset before they\u2019ll hop back on the home network.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the bulb, you may have a range of color and brightness options available, which is nice. The main benefit, though, is the ability to set routines and control the lighting in any room you have a bulb installed from almost anywhere. No more flailing around in the dark trying to find the landing light or getting out of bed just before you doze off to switch off your bedroom light. Just get your smart assistant to do it for you.<\/p>\n<p>A more expensive and complex option is available in the form of a smart light switch. These can\u2019t be accidentally disconnected from your network, which is a plus. But you should really pay to have them professionally installed if you don\u2019t know what you\u2019re doing as mains electricity isn\u2019t something you want to play around with.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plugs_Make_Almost_Anything_Smart\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Plugs Make Almost Anything Smart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99279\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/09\/5825f378.jpg\" alt=\"Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kasa<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Smart plugs and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/732347\/what-is-a-smart-power-strip\/\">power strips<\/a> allow you to turn anything in your home into a very basic smart device. Okay, so functionality is limited to on or off, but if you have something like an old air conditioner, that\u2019s all you really need. You can turn it on before you head home and come back to a nicely chilled room for as little as $20, which is a lot cheaper than a brand-new \u201csmart\u201d air con.<\/p>\n<p>Smart power strips are great for things like Christmas lights but can be used for anything you would use a regular power strip for. Each socket can usually be controlled individually or as a group.<\/p>\n<p>Take a look around your home, think about things you might want to turn on or off remotely. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/258757\/not-all-appliances-work-with-smart-outlets.-heres-how-to-know\/\">If it has a mechanical switch<\/a>, it\u2019s an effortless upgrade.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smart_TVs\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">Smart TVs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-81897 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3a7e2635.jpg\" alt=\"TCL 32-inch 1080p Roku Smart LED TV\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Roku TV\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Roku TV<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Many new TVs come with some kind of smart functionality as standard. Non-smart TVs can still be purchased but are usually not that much cheaper. Roku, WebOS, Tizen, et al. will all integrate with your smart home.<\/p>\n<p>Personally, I have Alexa and a Roku TV. I would describe the functionality as limited. I can turn the TV on or off, pick a particular app, and adjust the volume. Above all else, Alexa seems to be very particular about phrasing. Still, Alexa is a good backup when the remote is missing, which is roughly around 90% of the time.<\/p>\n<p>Things like Chromecast, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV, can also turn a regular television into a smart home-ready smart TV for anywhere between $20 and $80.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alexa_Will_Keep_You_Warm\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">Alexa Will Keep You Warm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-87173 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/06\/954bbd35.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/store.google.com\/product\/nest_power_connector?hl=en-US\" data-credittext=\"Google\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/store.google.com\/product\/nest_power_connector?hl=en-US\">Google<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A smart thermostat isn\u2019t what I would describe as outlandishly expensive. You can buy one for between $100 and $200. Theoretically, it could also pay for itself by reducing the amount of energy you use.<\/p>\n<p>Something like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nest-T3007ES-Thermostat-Temperature-Generation\/dp\/B0131RG6VK\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Google Nest\u2019s smart thermostat<\/a> will learn what temperature you like your house to be at and when\u2014both automating the heating process and saving you the bother of adjusting the thermostat. This can, of course, be overridden via the app or a voice command if you\u2019re feeling a bit chilly or leaving town for a few days.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_How_Does_All_Of_This_Add_Up_To_A_Cheap_Easy_Smart_Home\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_6\">So, How Does All Of This Add Up To A Cheap, Easy, Smart Home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-106539 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/12\/1bd753dc.png\" alt=\"Mobile phone with app smarthome intelligent house automation remote control technology concept\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/mobile-phone-app-smarthome-intelligent-house-1136517434\" data-credittext=\"Tracy ben\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/mobile-phone-app-smarthome-intelligent-house-1136517434\">Tracy ben\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Nothing on this list is essential, nor is any of it that expensive. The key part is tailoring your own home to your own needs. If you can get away with one smart speaker and a couple of lightbulbs, great. Your life is a little bit easier, and you probably spent less than $50.\u00a0If you go for absolutely everything I\u2019ve mentioned, you can probably keep the budget under $1,000 and have some kind of smart home functionality in every room. The key is to dump the idea of a set smart home and tailor everything to your individual needs and budget.<\/p>\n<p>The modular nature of a modern smart home means you can add to it as you go. This has two benefits: it stops you from overspending on unnecessary objects\u00a0and allows you to get comfortable with the technology. If you can set up an Alexa, you can set up a smart bulb. If you can set up a smart bulb, smart plugs are basically the same process. Things like light switches and thermostats may be more complex or intimidating but can be professionally installed for a small fee. And once they\u2019re installed, they all work the same way; just say what you want and as if by magic, it will happen.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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