
Build a smarter home without wasting money on devices that don't work together.
This beginner-friendly guide walks you through choosing your smart-home ecosystem, smart locks, lighting, thermostats, sensors, cameras, Home Assistant, networking, and basic automation.
Inside you'll learn:
• How Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Matter, and Thread differ
• How to choose a smart-home hub
• What devices are worth buying
• How Home Assistant fits everything together
• Smart-home networking and security basics
• How to plan your system before you start buying equipment