Smart home for beginners A good WiFi coverage means connectivity for all your smart home devices. THE year is 2021 and although we do not have flying cars, we do have smart homes. Voice-activated appliances, app-selectable lights and doorbells that watch our front doors – these used to be features of science fiction, but not anymore. They have become luxury items, and now they can turn your home into a smart one. However, it helps to have a plan. Know your budget and what you want to do. Start small with a smart bulb or smart home speaker, or go all-out and automate your whole home.