Five easy ways to make your home smarter

More and more of the devices in our homes come with an internet connection, hooked up to your wifi to do various "smart" things. And while the smart-home dream where everything just magically does your bidding without you having to lift a finger is still a long way away, even the most mundane devices will soon be able to do something to make your life easier. Right now, the internet of things is still a bit of a mess, but with the right gear you can make you home work more efficiently to fit in with your daily routines. Perhaps you just want the lights to come on when you're getting close to home. Maybe you want the heating to fire up so it's not burning gas unnecessarily but it's still toasty when you get in the front door.