Sometimes my smart home still makes me feel like a wizard.

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

Let’s turn this smart house into a smart home. Let’s turn this smart house into a smart home. is a senior reviews editor who’s been testing tech since 2007. Previously at Wirecutter and Maximum PC.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Setting up smart home automations can feel overwhelming, and at times, downright ridiculous. You might wonder if you really need a machine ...