Someday, your house might be able to think for itself and please you in every way, from creating the perfect temperature to having your favourite paintings on the walls to cooking your bacon perfectly crisp. The most it can do right now is turn off your lights without you having to move a muscle. But even that’s pretty impressive when you think about it. So how do you get started making your home just a little smarter?

You’ll need some combination of devices, apps, and services to get started, depending on what you want to automate. A few popular options include the Belkin WeMo Insight Switch, the Philips Hue A19 LED Starter Kit, the Amazon Echo, and the Google Home.

To get started, you’ll need to choose what devices or appliances you want to control with your new setup. Just imagine, you can worry less about everyday chores and spend your free time as you wish. Reading, watching Netflix, or playing — just click here and relax. Once you’ve got that sorted out, there are a few different ways to get started with making your home smart.

Belkin WeMo

If you’re not looking to spend a lot of money upfront, you can start with a simple solution like the Belkin WeMo Insight Switch. This $35 gadget lets you control just about anything that plugs into a standard outlet, including lamps, coffee makers, and space heaters. You can also use the WeMo app to track how much energy each appliance is using so you can save money on your utility bills.

Philips Hue

For a little more colour in your life, try the Philips Hue A19 LED Starter Kit. This $70 kit comes with two colour-changing light bulbs and a bridge that lets you control them with your smartphone. You can set the lights to turn on and off at certain times, change their colours, and even have them flash or pulse to the beat of your music.

Amazon Echo

If you’re looking for a voice-controlled assistant to help with your smart home, you might want to consider the Amazon Echo. This $180 speaker can do more than just play music; it can also answer questions, give you the news and weather, control your other smart devices, and even order you a pizza.

Google Home

Finally, Google Home is another voice-controlled assistant that can control your smart devices and do a lot of the same things as the Echo. However, it’s important to note that Google Home doesn’t currently work with as many devices as the Echo does.

So there you have it! These are just a few ways you can get started, making your home smart. With a bit of research, you should be able to find the perfect solution for your needs.