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Smart homes promise convenience. Too often, they deliver confusion. Lights behave unpredictably. Automations conflict. Devices work one day and fail the next. The problem isn't the technology - it's the architecture. Engineering the Smart Home presents a structured approach to smart home automation grounded in systems thinking, reliability, and long-term maintainability. Rather than chasing gadgets, this book focuses on: - Clear authority and control - Infrastructure planning before installation - Network architecture and segmentation - State-based automation logic - Local-first design and recovery Drawing on decades of real-world systems experience, Chip Cox shows how to design a reliable smart home that reduces friction, increases safety, and behaves predictably under real-world conditions. This is not a product catalog. It is a practical framework for building a home that works - consistently, securely, and quietly. Design deliberately. Build for longevity.

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