Why it's good to think smart before you build your home

What are the advantages of having a professionally integrated smart home and what is involved? We investigate

Home networking is becoming familiar tech-speak. Our skills with app-based services — barking out at Alexa, Google Home, Siri and navigating home-dedicated software —have made the idea of running a house with the help of cloud-based technology or SIM control from our phones just that bit less terrifying.

However, what are we expecting from the network? Do we need devices that communicate with each other or are all channelled through one command hub?