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Buying guide · 5 min read

Your first smart home: where to start (and what to skip)

Start at the front door, add the kitchen sensors, and leave the gadgets for later.

20 Oct 2026
Installation · 4 minMonsoon-proofing your outdoor camerasIP ratings, drip loops and where our installers never mount a camera.
Elder care · 6 minSetting up a home for parents who live aloneAn SOS button, motion lights for the night and a camera they agree to.
Compatibility · 4 minMatter, explained without the jargonWhat the Matter logo means for you, and when you still need a hub.
Buying guide · 5 minChoosing a smart lock for an Indian main doorMortise, rim or glass: how to tell which one your door needs.
Installation · 3 minKeeping your smart home alive through power cutsA small UPS for the router and hub keeps every routine running.
Privacy · 4 minIndoor cameras and privacy: our rulesShutters, local storage and who can see your clips.
Ideas · 3 minFestive lighting scenes for DiwaliWarm amber, a slow pulse and festoons that come on at dusk.
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