Lots of people have smart homes these days. In fact, even if you don’t think of your home as a smart home, you may have some smart devices in it which makes you a smart home owner! There are six different types of smart home owners that have different traits and different needs. Which type are you? Take the quiz to find out which type of smart home owner you are, and what resources and smart home devices are best suited for you.
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What Type of Smart Home Owner Are You?

Ever wonder what type of person creates a smart home like the one you have? Take this quiz and find out!
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How cool others think it is

It keeps my home and family safe and secure

I can monitor and control my home remotely

It's a great excuse to buy the latest tech
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I check the thermostat temperature and/or power usage

I check my surveillance cameras and/or door lock status

I don't check anything because it's all automated

Who cares what's happening when I'm not there?
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How many smart devices do you have?

Smart devices include smart plugs, smart switches, smart bulbs, smart speakers, smart TVs, streaming devices, smart thermostats, etc.

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11 to 25

26 to 50

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The most smart home devices

The fewest smart home devices

The newest smart home devices

The oldest smart home devices
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I have the following smart home hub:

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A software hub like Home Assistant or OpenHab

An Echo Dot, Nest Mini, Apple HomePod, or similar

None of the above

What's a smart home hub?
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Would a guest struggle to use your smart home?

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Yes, they need to read the manual

No, there's not much to learn

Yes, I hope they don't touch anything!

No, all the important stuff is automated
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Your Smart Home Owner Type is The Remote Controller

You are The Remote Controller. Your smart home has a lot of capability that you command by voice and by apps. You can be found yelling a smart speaker to turn on your lights, and TV on. You especially like that you can check in on your home's surveillance cameras to make sure everything is okay. You take great pride in being able to control your home's smart devices without having to touch them.
Remote controllers value anything that gives them more control over their homes. They may travel a lot or have a smart home set up in a seasonal vacation property that they want to monitor from afar.
The ability to control your smart devices remotely is great, but you might want to make things even easier on yourself and automate things. Wouldn't it be nice to have your smart home do things without you even asking? Here are some resources to get you started:
19 Home Automation Ideas For Your Smarthome - Here's a list of inspiring projects to take your smart home to the next level.
Which Smart Home Hub is Right for You? - If you want more control and automation for your smart home, you'll need a smart home hub. Here's how to choose one.
My 9 Favorite Home Assistant Automations - Home Assistant is a smart home hub that allows you to do all kinds of automation. Here are my favorite automations that you might want to implement.
6 Places To Get Smart Home Help - Everybody needs help with technology at some point. Here's where to get it when you need it.
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Your Smart Home Owner Type is The Rookie

You are The Rookie. You don't consider yourself a geek or super technical, but you know your way around most gadgets. Your smart home is just getting started. The things your smart home can already do intrigue you. But you want Tony Stark's smart home. You are looking to take your smart home to the next level, and are researching how to get there.
You've come to the right place to improve your smart home. Here are some resources that can help you make the most of your smart home.
The Smart Home Manual Book - This book will teach you how to make your smart home as good as it can be from start to finish.
HomeTechHacker Technology Advisor - Looking for advice on which smart home devices to buy? The HomeTechHacker Technology Advisor provides personalized recommendations based on your needs.
19 Home Automation Ideas For Your Smarthome - Here's a list of inspiring projects to take your smart home to the next level.
Which Smart Home Hub is Right for You? - If you want more control and automation for your smart home, you'll need a smart home hub. Here's how to choose one.
6 Places To Get Smart Home Help - Everybody needs help with technology at some point. Here's where to get it when you need it.
Tips for Building a New Construction Smart Home - Moving to a new home? Remodeling? Here are some key things to think about to take advantage of the opportunity to lay a great foundation for your smart home.
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Your Smart Home Owner Type is The Security Guard

You are The Security Guard. Your primary motivators for building your smart home are the safety and security of your family and your property. You desire to keep your home safe from all kinds of threats, whether it's fire/carbon monoxide detection, water leaks, or burglaries. You most likely have a smart security system. You get peace of mind from the smart devices in your home supplying you with real-time information about its safety and security.
You may be looking for ways to improve the safety and security of your smart home. Or, you may want to improve and expand your smart home beyond security. Here are some resources that can help you get there.
Creating a Smart Fireplace Switch - Here's a detailed tutorial that makes your fireplace smarter and safer at the same time.
HomeTechHacker Technology Advisor - Looking for advice on which smart home devices to buy? The HomeTechHacker Technology Advisor provides personalized recommendations based on your needs.
19 Home Automation Ideas For Your Smarthome - Here's a list of inspiring projects to take your smart home to the next level.
11 Home Network Security Tips You Need to Implement Now - The biggest key to smart home security is securing your home network. Here's what you need to do to make your home network secure.
Which Smart Home Hub is Right for You? - If you want more control and automation for your smart home, you'll need a smart home hub. Here's how to choose one.
6 Places To Get Smart Home Help - Everybody needs help with technology at some point. Here's where to get it when you need it.
Tips for Building a New Construction Smart Home - Moving to a new home? Remodeling? Here are some key things to think about to take advantage of the opportunity to lay a great foundation for your smart home.
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Your Smart Home Owner Type is The Entertainer

You are The Entertainer. Your smart home is the envy of your friends. With a simple command, you can change the mood in a room with your smart bulbs. The lights automatically come on in hallways when you walk through them and turn off after you've left them. When someone rings your doorbell you can see and talk to them through your smart display. Your floors are cleaned automatically by a robot vacuum while you sleep. Your refrigerator even tells you when you are running out of groceries. Is there anything cool your smart home can't do?
Entertainers love all of the conveniences of their smart home. Even more, they love how cool visitors think their home is, and they love to talk about the impressive things their homes can do.
Are you looking for more cool things you can do with your smart home? Here are some resources should look into:
19 Home Automation Ideas For Your Smarthome - Here's a list of inspiring projects to take your smart home to the next level.
Creating a Smart Fireplace Switch - "Ok Google, light my fire!" Here's how to safely make your fireplace a smart fireplace.
10 Minute LED Lights For Any Holiday - Nothing impresses people like dynamic LED light displays. How's how to get up and running quickly and inexpensively.
BroadLink RM4 Mini: Smart Home Infrared Control - Do you have infrared devices (TVs, candles, stereos, etc.) that you'd like to control with your smart home? The BroadLink RM4 Mini might be exactly what you need.
6 Places To Get Smart Home Help - Everybody needs help with technology at some point. Here's where to get it when you need it.
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Your Smart Home Owner Type is The Technophile

You are The Technophile. You have all the latest and greatest smart home devices. You are the first to know about all things home technology-related. Your friends and family come to you looking for smart home device recommendations and help. You look for the cool factor in the devices you add to your home in addition to practicality. You're willing to upgrade existing items just to get a better experience and more features.
You've moved beyond controlling your smart home through voice and apps. You've automated many parts of your home through the use of a smart home hub. Many smart home devices just do the right thing at the right time without you having to issue a single command.
You may be looking for ways to improve your home's technology. You are concerned with the safety and security of your smart home and want to ensure it's protected from hackers. Here are some resources that can help you:
Why Home Assistant is the Perfect Smart Home Hub for Me - You may already have a smart home hub. But if you're not running Home Assistant, you should look into it. You've got the technical chops to utilize Home Assistant in ways that make your smart home even better!
HomeTechHacker Technology Advisor - Looking for advice on new smart home devices to buy? The HomeTechHacker Technology Advisor provides personalized recommendations based on your needs.
19 Home Automation Ideas For Your Smarthome - Here's a list of inspiring projects to expand your smart home's capabilities.
11 Home Network Security Tips You Need to Implement Now - You want to keep your wonderful smart home secure. The biggest key to smart home security is securing your home network. Here's what you need to do to make your home network secure.
Start Using A Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Key - Another key to keeping your smart home and private information safe is to use 2FA. Here's why and how.
6 Places To Get Smart Home Help - Everybody needs help with technology at some point. Most of your friends and family come to you, but here's where to get help for yourself (or where to send people when you don't have time to help them).
Tips for Building a New Construction Smart Home - Moving to a new home? Remodeling? Here are some key things to think about to take advantage of the opportunity to lay a great foundation for your next smart home.
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Your Smart Home Owner Type is The Frugal Environmentalist

You are The Frugal Environmentalist. You have an eye towards budget and environmental consciousness. You built your smart home because you wanted to save money and help save the environment. You use smart plugs to reduce the power usage of devices that are plugged in but aren't in use. You use a smart thermostat that heats or cools your home only when someone is present. You have leak detectors around the house so you can shut the water off if there is a leak, maybe even with a smart shut-off system. You have automated indoor lights that turn off when no one is home.
You may be wondering if there is more you can do to save money and the environment. You're also interested in expanding the capabilities of your smart home. Here are some resources that can increase the capabilities of your smart home and make it even more frugal.
The Smart Home Manual Book - This book will teach you how to make your smart home as good as it can be from start to finish.
Track Home Power Usage & Cost - This article details a way to track the power your home uses so you can optimize your energy expenditures and find and eliminate unwanted energy drains in your house.
HomeTechHacker Technology Advisor - Looking for advice on which smart home devices to buy? The HomeTechHacker Technology Advisor provides personalized recommendations based on your needs.
19 Home Automation Ideas For Your Smarthome - Here's a list of inspiring projects to take your smart home to the next level.
7 Things You Need To Know When You Cut The Cord - Cutting the cord (moving from traditional cable/satellite to a streaming service and/or antenna) is a common way in which people save money. But there are some things you should know before you make the move.
6 Places To Get Smart Home Help - Everybody needs help with technology at some point. Here's where to get it when you need it.
Tips for Building a New Construction Smart Home - Moving to a new home? Remodeling? Here are some key things to think about to take advantage of the opportunity to lay a great foundation for your smart home.
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