Stop wasting money on the wrong products. Get expert guidance from someone who doesn't sell hardware—just honest advice that saves you time, money, and frustration.
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12 questions to ask before you buy anything — so you don't end up with gear that doesn't work together.
The Problem
Ring, Nest, Ecobee, Lutron, SmartThings, Hubitat, Home Assistant... Every "best smart home guide" recommends something different.
You bought $400 in smart devices that don't talk to each other. Now they're collecting dust in a drawer.
Every review you read is pushing products that pay the highest commission—not what's actually best for your home.
Even if you find the right products, you don't know what to buy first, what can wait, or how to make everything work together.
The Solution
I don't sell smart home products. I sell expertise. That means my only job is to tell you exactly what works—and what doesn't.
No affiliate links, no "it depends." Just specific products that work for your budget and setup.
Know exactly what to buy first, what can wait, and how each piece fits into your long-term plan.
Pre-built automation recipes that actually make your life easier—not just impressive party tricks.
Digital Guides
Step-by-step blueprints with exact product recommendations, setup guides, and automation templates.
Transform your home into a smart home for under $500. Perfect for beginners.
Complete home security without the monthly monitoring fees — every device on one dashboard instead of five apps.
Full-home automation strategy from $500 to $10,000+ budgets.
Focused guides
Know your parent is OK, without cameras or taking over their life.
8 ready-to-import automations. Pick your devices from a form, no YAML writing.
Not ready for a live session? Start with the Smart Security Blueprint ($47) or the $500 Starter Kit ($27).
1-on-1 Guidance
Never waste money on the wrong smart home decision again.
Most homeowners spend 6–12 months piecing together a smart home through guesswork — buying the wrong hub, installing devices that don't communicate, and calling contractors who recommend whatever pays them the most. You don't have time for that. One focused session with Smart Automator gives you a complete, prioritized plan — built live, around your specific home — so every decision you make from here is the right one.
A specific, sequenced roadmap you can hand to any contractor — or start executing yourself the next day.
Wrong hubs, incompatible ecosystems, premature installs. One session eliminates all of them before you spend a dollar.
Smart Automator earns nothing from hardware sales. Every recommendation exists because it's right for your home.
Years of hands-on testing across 500+ devices, distilled into a plan ready to execute the moment we hang up.
Your roadmap accounts for where you want to be in 3–5 years — so you never have to tear it down and start over.
💡 A mismatched hub system costs $400–$800 to undo. One overselling contractor can run $2,000+. This session pays for itself the first time it steers you away from a bad decision — which happens in nearly every home we work with.
About
I've spent years testing smart home products, building automation systems, and helping friends and family navigate the overwhelming world of home technology.
What I kept seeing: regular people wasting hundreds of dollars on products that didn't work together, didn't solve their actual problems, or sat unused after the initial excitement wore off.
So I created Smart Automator to give people what I wish I had when I started: unbiased, practical guidance from someone who actually knows this stuff—and isn't trying to sell you a Ring doorbell for affiliate commission.
I don't make money when you buy products.
I only recommend what actually improves daily life.
500+ devices tested in real homes.
I'm not done until your automation works.
FAQ
A 60-minute private Zoom session with a custom automation roadmap built live during the call, personalized product recommendations, a full recording of the session, a written follow-up with exact action items and a product list, and one week of follow-up email support.
The session is $297 for 60 minutes. Request a session and we'll email you within one business day to schedule. Sessions are limited to 5 per week to protect quality.
If you finish the session without a clear, actionable plan for your home, tell me within 48 hours and I'll refund every dollar. No questions asked.
Yes. You can reschedule up to 24 hours before your session at no charge.
No. Smart Automator earns $0 in affiliate commissions. Guides and sessions are paid for by the customer, not by hardware brands, so every recommendation is based only on what works for your home.
All major platforms, including Home Assistant, Hubitat, SmartThings, Apple Home, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa.
A $47 digital guide (Home Assistant edition) covering a home security audit, product comparison, DIY install path, privacy-first cameras, and one-dashboard setup without monthly monitoring fees. See what's inside.
A beginner guide with a shopping list, room-by-room setup, voice assistant configuration, and five ready-to-use automations, priced at $27. See the Starter Kit.
Yes. The Starter Kit, Smart Security Blueprint, and Complete Automation Masterplan each come with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Email within 30 days for a full refund.
Yes, in the Washington DC metro area: security camera installation, networking and WiFi design, low-voltage wiring, home automation setup, and Smart Home Care Plans. Request a quote.
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