Totally relate to this! A few quick tips from experience:
- Start small—maybe just lights or thermostats first. Less overwhelming that way.
- Expect some hiccups. My smart blinds once decided sunrise was at 3 AM... fun times.
- Give yourself permission to laugh at the weirdness. It helps keep things in perspective.
Before long, you'll probably find yourself casually chatting with your house like it's totally normal... and honestly, it kinda is these days.
Haha, I wish my biggest problem was blinds at 3 AM. My old house is convinced it's haunted or something—smart lights randomly flickering, thermostat deciding it's winter in July... you name it. Honestly though, the quirks kinda grow on you after a while. Curious if anyone's tried integrating smart tech into older or historic homes? Feels like teaching your grandma to use TikTok sometimes... rewarding but hilariously frustrating.
Honestly, I've found older homes sometimes handle smart tech better than you'd expect. My 1920s bungalow took to a smart thermostat surprisingly well... maybe your house just has a quirky personality? Might just need a bit more patience and tweaking.
Have you noticed any particular smart tech that's especially stubborn in older homes? I've had thermostats work great, but smart locks were a total headache... maybe certain gadgets just clash with the quirks of older wiring or doors?
I feel you on the smart locks. My house was built in the 50s, and installing one turned into a weekend-long saga. The door frame was slightly warped, and the lock just refused to line up properly. Ended up having to sand down part of the frame and tweak things until it finally cooperated. Weirdly enough, my smart bulbs and plugs have been totally drama-free... guess some gadgets just play nicer with older houses than others?
