Anything that can be controlled with voice activation, an app, or through other means without direct contact (through another controller) is considered a smart home device. More often than not, it includes the ability to cross-link, transforming your space into an automated home. If you can use your voice from across the room, and command that your coffee pot turns on, your front door locks, or your favorite delivery place is given your quick order, you’re in the right foundation for an automated home.\r