There are quite a few posts out there on Home Automation, and I fit somewhere in between novice and expert.

I would to take you on the journey with me as I explore new products, learn tricks of the trade, and figure out what system works best for the average person.

I don't want to use any of the coding functionalities (such as APIs etc.) I will use out of the box functions of the products purchased.

The market is flooded with alot of products - different price points, and functions that you may or may not need or want.

Hope you will find this useful.

Thanks
Mike @ themidichannel