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Beginner Mistakes

The setup errors, subscription traps, and dead-end purchases that trip up new smart-home builders, explained with the fix that costs least.

Best Smart Bulbs for Beginners (2026): Color, White, and Everything In Between

May 17, 2026 by Sam Whitfield
Best Smart Bulbs for Beginners (2026): Color, White, and Everything In Between

You want a smart home but don’t know where to start? Start with a smart bulb. They’re the cheapest, easiest way to dip your toe into home automation — no hub required (in most cases), no wiring, no contractor. Screw it in, download the app, and you’re controlling your lights from your phone in five … Read more

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12 Smart Home Mistakes Almost Every Beginner Makes (And How to Fix Them)

May 16, 2026 by Sam Whitfield
12 Smart Home Mistakes Almost Every Beginner Makes (And How to Fix Them)

Setting up your first smart home? These are the 12 most common mistakes beginners make — from buying the wrong devices to ignoring security — and exactly how to avoid each one.

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