5 things I learned about networking while building my first smart home

As someone who studied computer science and graduated a few years ago, I'd like to think that I have a decent grasp on all things computing. I can generally have a go at most things, and even though networking was a topic that I spent a lot of time with and enjoyed, some of the finer details can be difficult to master. That's why, when building out my smart home, I've focused on doing it right the first time around.