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.
Welcome! If you're reading this, you're one of the first members of The Automated Family — and I'm genuinely excited you're here.
I'm Devon, and I created this community because I think every family deserves to benefit from smart home technology, but the learning curve keeps most people from ever getting started. There's too much jargon, too many conflicting opinions, and too many products to choose from.
That ends here.
What to Expect
Every week, I'll be publishing:
- Honest product reviews — I test smart home gadgets so you don't have to waste money on the wrong ones. I'll tell you what's great, what's not, and who each product is actually for.
- Step-by-step automation guides — Practical tutorials that show you exactly how to set things up. No jargon, no assumed knowledge, no skipped steps.
- A weekly newsletter — The best tip or review of the week, delivered straight to your inbox. Short, useful, and respectful of your time.
Join the Community
The blog and newsletter are just the beginning. The real magic happens in our community on Circle, where you can:
- Ask questions and get help from me and other members
- Share your smart home setup and get inspired by others
- Access exclusive automation templates and courses (premium)
- Join monthly live Q&A sessions
What's Coming Next
Over the next few weeks, I'll be rolling out reviews of the best beginner smart home gadgets, a complete guide to automating your morning routine, and a comparison of the three major smart home ecosystems (Alexa, Google, Apple).
If there's something specific you want me to cover, reply to any newsletter email or drop a post in the community. This is your resource, and I want to build it around what actually helps you.
Let's automate some stuff.
— Devon
