How to Start a Smart Home (without annoying your family)

What you need to build and to control your smart home, with important things to consider along the way, and how you and your family may benefit.

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I'm Michael Leen, a lifelong tech enthusiast in the United States who believes technology is a tool that should help — not hinder — our productivity. I produce weekly video content on YouTube spanning smart home automation, mobile devices, and other tech tools to help us lead more productive lives.

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📘 CHAPTERS
00:00 - Introduction
00:47 - What is a smart home?
03:15 - Smart home hubs
09:24 - Smart home devices
11:55 - Smart home control
13:58 - Smart home with family
19:06 - Final thoughts
19:39 - Outtake

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