Turning your home into a smart home has become cheaper and easier than ever. Many appreciate the convenience and ease of use that comes with a properly set up smart home, and your options are almost unlimited.

While there are only a few major providers for the control of smart devices, you have endless choices for the devices that are controlled.

When purchasing smart devices, you should make sure that they are secure, since there are so many different manufacturers. You don’t want to get a device that could be hacked, especially a camera or door lock. This could put you at risk for a breach of your privacy, or even worse, a burglary or home invasion.

Depending on your needs and your budget, you can get a simple system that only controls your lights or your thermostat, or you could get almost every single appliance in your home connected.