Are you considering making your house smart? Good thinking! There are many advantages to having a smart home, but before you dive into buying products, make sure you do your research and have a plan. Make sure you have a clear understanding of what it is you want to achieve. The purpose of a smart home is to make your life simple and easy, but without a plan it can have the opposite effect and become over complicated. Here is a sample layout: Tip 1: First, buy a smart hub like SmartThings or Wink, from there you can go onto their website and see which devices they are compatible with. Tip 2: Brilliant allows SmartThings and Wink to control lights, locks and doors. If you are looking for a smart light switch, this is a great option because you have the option of controlling your devices from your Brilliant app, the switch itself, voice, and for lights there are motion sensors. Added bonus, Alexa is built in! Tip 3: Now that you have Brilliant, see what other devices Brilliant is compatible with. For example, you can create your sound system with Sonos or Bose. For climate you have options like Nest or Honeywell. Tip 4: Want a video doorbell? Get Ring! Right now our Ring integration displays a notification on the Brilliant screen if someone presses the button, or it will display the video feed if you prefer. If you have a smart lock connected (via a hub), you will the option to open the door directly from the notification. Tip 5: Start working room to room. To create a uniform look in the kitchen, why not get all Samsung products? Want an awesome movie room? See how the other devices you already have can integrate with your TV before you start buying new things. DO YOUR HOMEWORK! Then, if there is anything extra you need you can go out and buy it! Photo Credit: Aubrie Pick (Please contact Aubrie for info on other products) https://www.houzz.com/user/aubrie-pick