Getting Started
Welcome to The Automated Family
Welcome to The Automated Family! Here's what we're building, what to expect, and how to get involved in our community of families learning smart home automation together.
Smart Home
The Complete Beginner's Guide to Home Assistant
Home Assistant is the most powerful smart home platform available. Here's how to get started without getting overwhelmed.
Productivity
How to Automate Your Family's Morning Routine (Step by Step)
Mornings with kids are hectic. Here's how we automated ours to run smoothly — and how you can too.
Smart Home
5 Smart Home Automations Every Family Should Set Up First
These five automations deliver the biggest quality-of-life improvement for the least effort. Start here.
Productivity
Why Every Family Needs a Digital Command Center (And How to Build One)
A central hub for your family's schedules, meals, budgets, and household info. Here's how we built ours in Notion.
Quick Wins
10 Automations You Can Set Up in 15 Minutes or Less
No experience needed. Each of these 10 automations takes 15 minutes or less and delivers real results.