Getting Started: The First Steps

You don’t need to spend a fortune or buy dozens of gadgets to have a smart home. The smartest way to start is with a few devices that make an instant difference to your daily life — and are easy to expand later.

Here are five devices that deliver maximum impact for first-time smart homeowners in India, with real examples you can buy today.

1. Smart Lights – Instant Gratification

Lighting is the easiest way to experience the “wow” of home automation.

• What they do: Turn lights on/off, dim, or change color using your phone, voice, or automation.

• Options:

When most people hear “smart home,” they think of a fancy house where lights change colors with a voice command. But a true smart home is much more than flashy lighting — it’s a home that works for you, quietly and reliably in the background.

A smart home is simply a collection of connected devices that automate everyday tasks, save energy, and make your life more comfortable and secure.

Let’s break it down.

Why Build a Smart Home?

1. Convenience

Imagine coming home after a long day. Instead of switching on the lights, adjusting the AC, and opening the curtains, everything happens automatically as you walk in. Your house “sees” you coming and sets the scene for you.