New to HA: Started with Hue & Caseta - Need Guidance on Expanding My Smart Home Journey (UK)

Hello HA community!

I’m just starting my home automation journey here in the UK. Currently, I have:

  • Philips Hue system for lighting
  • Lutron Caseta for switches

While researching, I’ve become interested in adding a wall-mounted tablet for home control, but I’m trying to understand the practical use cases beyond the “cool factor.” I’d love to hear your experiences and evolution stories.

Some questions I have:

  • How did you start your home automation setup?
  • What was your progression in adding devices (lights, sensors, security devices, etc.)?
  • What factors helped you decide which systems to integrate next?
  • For those using wall tablets, what made them essential in your setup?
  • Any UK-specific recommendations or considerations I should keep in mind?

I’m particularly interested in hearing how your automation needs evolved over time and how different devices started working together to create a more functional home. What were your “aha moments” that made certain additions worthwhile?

Thank you in advance for sharing your experiences!

Morning Lee,

I won’t bore you again with my progression into HA, but it’s an interesting topic nonetheless. I’ll be keeping a keen eye on this discussion thread.

Cheers,

Mike.

Morning Mike!

I actually find your progression fascinating! Your sharing really got me thinking about the journey of home automation and how different everyone’s path can be.
Thanks for keeping an eye on the thread. Looking forward to learning from everyone’s experiences here!

Cheers!

Lee.

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