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Smart Home Common Mistakes

Smart home systems fail most often due to planning issues, not device capability. Learn how to avoid the most frequent pitfalls.

Why Systems Fail

Identifying the root causes of smart home frustration.

Platform Chosen Too Late

Choosing the platform after construction leads to missing cabling, incompatible circuits, and expensive rework.

No Neutral Wires

Failing to run neutral wires to switch backboxes severely limits your hardware options and forces unreliable workarounds.

Over-Automation

Creating complex logic that no one uses increases the support burden and makes the home harder to live in.

Underestimating Space

DB and cabinet space, along with proper ventilation, must be planned for modules and controllers from day one.

Voice Control Obsession

Voice should be an optional convenience, not the foundational method of control. Physical reliability comes first.

Our Philosophy

Smart homes should solve real problems, not create new ones.

The most successful smart homes are those that stay simple, reliable, and are planned early in the design process. We focus on robust infrastructure that works every time you press a button.

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