What makes a smart home tick? For the last decade the home network has become key as a central communication protocol for creating intuitive control systems. Whether you want wall mounted touch screens in every room or automated lighting control throughout your home invariably your home is connected by data cable and a network switch. Without intelligent design and thorough planning no system is foolproof, let alone future proof. Here we take the planning and implication of the technology behind the scenes as seriously as we do the fun stuff such as cinemas and music systems. You can enjoy the fruits of your labours while the system runs smoothly.