How-To Guides
How to Automate Your Home: A Step-by-Step Guide
To automate your home, decide what you want the house to do for you, make sure your network can support
October 21, 2026
To automate your home, decide what you want the house to do for you, make sure your network can support
Large windows and glass walls are where automated shading pays off most, and where it most needs planning. The main
To choose the right automated screens for an outdoor space, start with what you want the screen to stop: sun
DIY smart home installation makes sense for individual products that are built to be set up by the homeowner: a
Yes, Lutron shades can follow the sun. On Lutron RadioRA 3 and HomeWorks QSX systems, a feature called Natural Light
Integrating high-end audio with smart home automation means your music system is controlled by the same keypads, app and voice
In a smart home network, the switch connects your wired devices to each other and to the router, and the
Motorized shades need very little upkeep. Dust the fabric every month or two with a feather duster or a vacuum
The best automated blinds for a luxury home are the ones that run on the same system as your lighting,
Adam Zell, founder of Boston Automations, developed his passion for the Smart Home industry over 15 years while working in Silicon Valley and through his side business of installing gadgets in homes. In 2018, he partnered with a Massachusetts hardware manufacturer, leading Boston Automations to become a leading technology organization in New England and overseeing the region's largest smart home community.
