Opinion: Planning for a smart home future


Smart home tech can make your life easier, but you also need to think through how to best prep your home for the smart future. — Dreamstime/TNS

Smart tech advances fast. Every day it seems it gets less expensive and more user-friendly. Before you invest, think about your needs and goals, and consider these tips to make your home a little smarter and your life a little easier.

Most smart tech can be smoothly integrated into an existing home. You don’t have to rewire your whole house for voice-activated light bulbs! However, the more tech you add, the more your infrastructure needs may change. Consider these projects to plan for a smart future.

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