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For Homeowners

5 Mistakes Every First Smart Home Owner Makes

Feb 2026 6 min

Mistake 1: buying too much

You don't need 200 smart bulbs. You need scenes.

Mistake 2: cheap brands

₹400 switches feel cheap and fail in 18 months. Spend properly.

Mistake 3: ignoring the app

Bad apps make the home worse, not better. Test the app for a week before you commit.

Mistake 4: skipping voice

Once you say 'lights off' from the bed, you cannot go back.

Mistake 5: no warranty

5-year warranty in writing — non-negotiable.

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