India, June 3 -- Making a home "smart" often sounds more complicated than it needs to be. The thought of tangled wires, clunky apps, and gadgets that seem harder to manage than the problems they're supposed to solve is enough to put anyone off. But it doesn't have to be that way.

With the right approach, smart home tech can be simple and surprisingly helpful. No massive setup. No steep learning curve or hours lost down a YouTube rabbit hole. Just a few well chosen devices that quietly make everyday life a little easier. These five gadgets are a great place to start.

Smart plugs are one of the easiest ways to begin your smart home journey. Plug them into a standard wall socket, then connect a basic device like a lamp or a fan. After that...