Smart Home Courses
Free courses covering everything from choosing your first smart plug to setting up advanced automations and securing your network. Each course is broken into short, focused lessons so you can learn at your own pace, whether you have five minutes or a full afternoon.
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Getting Started
6 coursesBuilding Your First Smart Home
A practical, no-nonsense guide to getting started with smart home devices - from your first purchase to your first automation.
Smart Home Protocols
Understand WiFi, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Thread, Matter, and Bluetooth - what they do and when to use each one.
Home Automation 101
Learn how smart home automation actually works - triggers, conditions, actions, routines, scenes, and when you need a hub.
Smart Home on a Budget
Build a meaningful smart home setup for under $100, $250, or $500 without sacrificing quality.
Smart Home for Renters
No-drill, no-wiring smart home solutions that won't violate your lease or lose your deposit.
Choosing Your Ecosystem
Compare Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, and Home Assistant to find the right platform for you.
Devices & Setup
6 coursesSmart Lighting Fundamentals
Master smart bulbs, switches, and dimmers. Learn scheduling, scenes, and automation for every room.
Smart Security Systems
Build a complete DIY security setup with cameras, locks, sensors, and smart monitoring.
Smart Climate Control
Optimize your heating and cooling with smart thermostats, sensors, and energy-saving automations.
Smart Home Troubleshooting
Diagnose and fix common problems: offline devices, failed automations, and connectivity issues.
Voice Assistants Mastered
Get the most from Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri with routines, groups, and multi-room audio.
Smart Plugs, Switches & Energy Monitoring
Learn how to turn any device smart using smart plugs and in-wall switches, and use energy monitoring to reduce your electricity bill.
Networking & Connectivity
4 coursesSmart Home Networking
Fix WiFi dead spots, manage dozens of devices, and build a reliable network foundation.
Matter & Thread Explained
Understand the new universal smart home standard and how it changes device compatibility.
Smart Home Cybersecurity
Protect your network and privacy with IoT segmentation, secure configurations, and best practices.
IoT Network Segmentation with VLANs
Protect your smart home by isolating IoT devices onto separate network segments using VLANs, firewall rules, and DNS filtering.
Advanced Automation
2 coursesSpecialized Topics
4 coursesSmart Home for Aging in Place
Use smart technology to support independence, safety, and caregiver peace of mind for seniors.
Smart Home Energy Management
Monitor consumption, optimize usage, and integrate solar panels and EV charging into your smart home.
Smart Home Outdoor & Yard
Automate your outdoor spaces with smart irrigation, landscape lighting, garage control, and weather monitoring.
Smart Home for Pet Owners
Discover how to use smart feeders, pet doors, cameras, and automations to keep your pets safe, healthy, and comfortable while you are away.
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