Almost all homes currently have an Home network that connects  computers and other devices to the Internet.

However just like our phones, our homes are becoming smart. To make them smart they are being fitted with:

• smart switches
• smart lights
• smart Locks
• etc

These once normal household devices are being made smart by connecting them together over the home network, and then to the Internet.

Because most Homes built today aren’t smart they will be made smart incrementally, by adding smart devices to solve present day problems

Perhaps you might need to install a security system, so you install a smart security system.

Later you want to integrate it with your lights so you install a smart lighting system.

However will these devices work on your existing network? Will you need additional networking equipment?

In order answer these questions you will need a basic understanding of home networking, common home networking devices, how they work, and what functions they provide.

About This Site

Steve’s Smart Home and Networking Guide is a comprehensive resource dedicated to helping you set up and maintain home networks, configure smart home devices, and implement home automation solutions.

Main Focus:

• Home Networking Tutorials: Step-by-step guides on setting up routers, assigning static IP addresses, and understanding networking hardware components.
• Smart Home Device Integration: Insights into connecting and managing smart devices, including smart switches, lights, and locks, to enhance home automation.
• Home Automation Guides: Resources on implementing automation systems, with a focus on technologies like Tasmota and Zigbee, to create efficient and interconnected smart homes.
• Educational Courses: Beginner-friendly courses on home networking fundamentals, including video series that explain complex concepts in an accessible manner.
• Trouble Shooting – Solve common home networking and home automation network problems.

Getting Started

Whether you are taking the DIY approach or just wanting to get familiar with the technology and devices you will need to understand how to setup a home network and how it works. – See Smart Home Networking

Recommended Reading

• Basic Home Networking Course
• Smart Homes and Home Automation for beginners
• Internal and External IP Addresses
• What is Dynamic DNS (DDNS)? -and Why Use It?

Questions

If you have any questions please ask

Best Regards Steve