Whether you’re buying a new home or looking at some upgrades for your current living space, the chances are that a few smart home upgrades have crossed your mind as part of the process. It’s easier than ever to build the futuristic smart home of your dreams, and thanks to so many disruptive products in the marketplace, it’s surprisingly affordable, too.

As you venture out into the smart home waters, you might have some reservations about adding cutting-edge products to your home, especially when it comes to new technologies with which you may not have experience. Learn how to troubleshoot them at the outset, and you’ll have confidence in what all this new tech can do for you.