The Line Between Convenience and Complexity
You wanted lights that turn on automatically when you walk into a room. Simple enough, right? But now you're three menus deep in an app trying to adjust the brightness, and your guests can't figure out how to use the bathroom because there's no longer a regular switch, just like the turn signal stalk that disappeared in the latest Tesla vehicles.
Smart homes are getting more capable every year, but somewhere between "convenient" and "cutting-edge," things can cross into "complicated." You wanted home automation to simplify your life, not create a system that requires troubleshooting and instruction manuals.
The best automation doesn't show off how smart it is. It just quietly makes your daily routine easier—and you barely notice it's there. Here's how to find that balance.
