If you or your children ever watched Disney Channel in the early 2000s, you’re probably familiar with the movie “Smart House.” While this movie painted a sort of bleak and comedic picture of the potential dangers of home automation and artificial intelligence, we’ve nevertheless found ourselves right there, smack dab in the future. Even without a robot mommy maid in the picture, home automation can definitely be a little intimidating, especially getting started! It doesn’t have to be complicated. Let this post serve as a simple start guide to home automation.