The ideal smart home is quite expensive and can set the consumer back by several thousands of dollars. It also requires some permanent installations which will not be ideal for a rented home owner. But we believe a smart home should be attainable for anyone.

On this episode, we discuss how to enable simple automations and integration without breaking the bank or installing permanently. We delve into displays, sound, light and multimedia and highlight advantages of the Apple, Google and Amazon ecosystems. We also discuss some very simple hacks to turn non-smart devices in your home smart.